Plastic waste exports in Philippines
Philippines: Plastic waste exports was 101,872 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plastic waste exports in Philippines, 1996–2024
Source: United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for plastic waste exports in Philippines is 101,872 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plastic waste exports in Philippines peaked at 151,929 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5,961 tonnes, in 1996.
That places Philippines 8th out of 167 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Plastic waste exports in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5,961 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 7,575 tonnes | +27.1% |
| 1998 | 13,102 tonnes | +73.0% |
| 1999 | 10,766 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2000 | 16,894 tonnes | +56.9% |
| 2001 | 19,811 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 19,384 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 25,224 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 2004 | 44,734 tonnes | +77.3% |
| 2005 | 80,037 tonnes | +78.9% |
| 2006 | 97,523 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2007 | 97,418 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 112,260 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 79,578 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 2010 | 131,109 tonnes | +64.8% |
| 2011 | 151,929 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 123,323 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 54,173 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 2014 | 136,884 tonnes | +152.7% |
| 2015 | 116,521 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 135,719 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2017 | 75,795 tonnes | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 65,116 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 132,821 tonnes | +104.0% |
| 2020 | 75,168 tonnes | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 105,093 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2022 | 91,551 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 107,051 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2024 | 101,872 tonnes | -4.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 101,872 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,066 tonnes, 95.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 101,872 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 277.15 tonnes, 367.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,351 tonnes | 5,961 tonnes | 13,102 tonnes | 4 |
| 2000s | 59,286 tonnes | 16,894 tonnes | 112,260 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,339 tonnes | 54,173 tonnes | 151,929 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 96,147 tonnes | 75,168 tonnes | 107,051 tonnes | 5 |
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More environment data for Philippines
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.85 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.177 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plastic waste exports in Philippines?
- Plastic waste exports in Philippines was 101,872 tonnes in 2024, according to United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest plastic waste exports recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 151,929 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest plastic waste exports recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,961 tonnes in 1996.
- How does Philippines rank for plastic waste exports?
- Philippines ranks 8th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is plastic waste exports rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Plastic waste exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Amount of plastic waste a country exports to other countries, measured in tonnes per year.