This statistic shows the distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by destination. In this year the majority of plastic packaging waste was exported to South East Asia, with a share of 27 percent. 21 percent was exported to Western Europe.
Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region
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WRAP. (August 1, 2018). Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/
WRAP. "Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region." Chart. August 1, 2018. Statista. Accessed April 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/
WRAP. (2018). Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/
WRAP. "Distribution of Plastic Packaging Waste Exports from The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Aug 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/
WRAP, Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited April 24, 2024)
Distribution of plastic packaging waste exports from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017, by region [Graph], WRAP, August 1, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/957164/plastic-packaging-export-destinations-united-kingdom-uk/