Plastics use in India is projected to grow nearly six-fold over the next four decades, to reach more than *** million metric tons by 2060. This would account for ** percent of total global plastics use in that year. Population and urban growth are among the main factors driving the increase in plastic demand in the South Asian country.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
OECD. (June 3, 2022). Forecast plastics consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/
OECD. "Forecast plastics consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in million metric tons)." Chart. June 3, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/
OECD. (2022). Forecast plastics consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in million metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 19, 2026. /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/
OECD. "Forecast Plastics Consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in Million Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 3 Jun 2022, /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/
OECD, Forecast plastics consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in million metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/ (last visited July 19, 2026)
Forecast plastics consumption in India from 2020 to 2060 (in million metric tons) [Graph], OECD, June 3, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1476428/plastics-use-outlook-india/