Data are rounded estimates.
Polymers that are not used in the conversion of plastic parts and products (i.e. for textiles, adhesives, sealants, coatings, etc.) are not included
*Including plastics production from polymerisation and production of mechanically recycled plastics
This statistic has been assembled using several editions of the report.
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China's share of global plastic materials production 2014-2024
In 2024, China accounted for approximately 34,5 percent of the total global production of plastic materials. This made China the world's largest plastic producer. China's share of global plastics production has been steadily growing.
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