Hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Hazardous waste exported was 5,398 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,398
Change on year
down 13.7%
Rank
1st
of 3 groups
All-time high
9,312
in 2020
All-time low
121
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 2000–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2000201120232000: 3762001: 1212002: 2872003: 2702004: 3222005: 7762006: 1.1k2007: 1.1k2008: 9662009: 1.4k2010: 1.4k2011: 1.7k2012: 1.9k2013: 1.9k2014: 1.5k2015: 2.0k2016: 2.2k2017: 3.7k2018: 6.3k2019: 7.4k2020: 9.3k2021: 7.7k2022: 6.3k2023: 5.4k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region stood at 5,398.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% on the previous year and up 181.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region peaked at 9,312 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 121, in 2001.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes) in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 376
2001 121 -67.8%
2002 287 +137.2%
2003 270 -5.9%
2004 322 +19.3%
2005 776 +141.0%
2006 1,074 +38.4%
2007 1,083 +0.8%
2008 966 -10.8%
2009 1,353 +40.1%
2010 1,424 +5.2%
2011 1,742 +22.3%
2012 1,935 +11.1%
2013 1,916 -1.0%
2014 1,520 -20.7%
2015 2,039 +34.1%
2016 2,249 +10.3%
2017 3,745 +66.5%
2018 6,339 +69.3%
2019 7,442 +17.4%
2020 9,312 +25.1%
2021 7,726 -17.0%
2022 6,252 -19.1%
2023 5,398 -13.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 662.8 121 1,353 10
2010s 3,035 1,424 7,442 10
2020s 7,172 5,398 9,312 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?
Hazardous waste exported in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was 5,398 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?
The highest recorded value was 9,312 in 2020.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?
The lowest recorded value was 121 in 2001.
How does China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region rank for hazardous waste exported?
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?
Over the last ten years it is up 181.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
82 places, 1,108 data points, 2000–2024
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