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Plastic waste in Japan

Statistics report on plastic waste in Japan

This report provides statistical information about plastic waste in Japan. It presents key figures on plastic waste generation, recycling, and plastic waste trade as well as the perspective of Japanese citizens.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Plastic material production share worldwide 2024, by region
  • Premium Statistic Production volume of the plastic industry Japan 2024, by product type
  • Premium Statistic Consumption volume of plastic products Japan 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Volume of recyclable waste collected from municipalities Japan FY 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Most common waste items collected from the coasts and ocean Japan 2024

Plastic waste generation

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  • Premium Statistic Volume of plastic waste Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste generated Japan 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste generated Japan 2022, by field
  • Premium Statistic Share of plastic waste discharged at waste stations Japan FY 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of containers and packaging in household waste Japan 2025, by type

Recycling

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  • Premium Statistic Number of plastics recycling business entities Japan 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Average recycling price for plastic packaging per kilogram Japan 2016-2025
  • Premium Statistic Recycling rate of plastic waste Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Volume of recycled plastic waste Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Volume of recycled plastic waste Japan 2023, by method

Waste exports

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  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste export volume Japan 2017-2024
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste export volume Japan 2024, by region
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste export volume Japan 2022, by type

Citizens' perspective

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  • Premium Statistic Frequency of purchasing plastic products Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Level of awareness of recycling plastic products Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Level of awareness of sustainability of companies when purchasing goods Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on impact of SDG initiatives on companies' image Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Level of awareness of methods to recycle plastics Japan 2024
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