The United States leads global exports of glass cullet, waste, scrap, and glass in mass, with China and Belgium following closely. Portugal and Canada showed significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 5.51% and 6.04%, respectively. However, Japan and South Korea experienced substantial declines, impacting the Asian market. Among smaller exporters, Egypt and El Salvador demonstrated robust growth in 2023, with increases of 14.19% and 11.96% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in developing markets such as Egypt and improving economic conditions in Europe, which may increase demand for glass recycling. Additionally, technological advances in recycling processes may shift export dynamics and open opportunities for countries with lower current export values. Environmental policies, particularly in Europe, are likely to influence future export trends significantly.
Top countries in Export of Glass Cullet, Waste or Scrap, Glass in the Mass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 71,346,000 | 2023 | +5.06% | +3.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 64,636,000 | 2023 | +1.91% | +3.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 51,001,000 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 32,400,000 | 2023 | +5.52% | +5.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 30,656,000 | 2023 | +3.42% | +1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 26,296,000 | 2023 | -7.29% | -9.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 25,611,000 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 16,456,000 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 14,336,000 | 2023 | -2.36% | -2.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 13,812,000 | 2023 | +0.56% | +6.04% | View data |
