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Global electronic waste imports 2024, by leading country
In 2024, South Korea was amongt the largest importers of electrical and electronic waste and scrap worldwide, at over ** metric tons. Mexico followed, with some ** metric tons imported. The majority of global e-waste imports are, however, estimated to be carried out in an uncontrolled manner.
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