Plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Plastic waste exports was 962.33 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago, 1991–2024
Source: United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 962.33 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 38.4% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 3,082 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1999.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 93rd of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.18 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 455.17 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 916.33 tonnes | 144.61 tonnes | 3,082 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,479 tonnes | 940.69 tonnes | 2,092 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 641.9 tonnes | 251.03 tonnes | 962.33 tonnes | 4 |
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More environment data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 33.59 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 24.55 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.0841 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0045 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.05 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0011 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 4.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0076 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0118 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 3.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Plastic waste exports in Trinidad and Tobago was 962.33 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 3,082 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest plastic waste exports recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for plastic waste exports?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 93rd out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is plastic waste exports rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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The amount of plastic waste a country exports to other countries, measured in tonnes per year.