The forecast for Canada's import of polyethylene waste or scrap shows a significant declining trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 14.224 million kilograms in 2024, imports are expected to decrease by approximately 16% in 2025, 18.8% in 2026, and 22.7% in 2027, reaching 5.3172 million kilograms by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights a consistent average reduction over these years.
Future trends to watch include Canada's potential policy changes towards sustainable waste management, technological advances in plastic recycling, and international market dynamics such as trade agreements which could influence supply chain decisions.
