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Despite being the leading consumer of plastics in the European Union, Germany’s use of plastics fell in 2023 from million metric tons in 2021 to million metric tons. Production decreased most notably for polyethylene, which saw production fall from an output of *** million metric tons to *** million metric tons.

Germany's role in European plastics demand

In 2023, Germany accounted for ** percent of the demand for plastics conversion in Europe. Having the most significant share in the EU underscores Germany's importance in the European plastics market. Along with Italy, France, and three other nations, Germany contributed to nearly ** percent of the total plastics converters' demand in Europe that year.

Types of plastics and their applications

Polyethylene emerged as the most commonly used plastic type in Germany, with approximately **** million metric tons consumed in 2023. Other popular plastics included polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PP, which accounted for **** percent of plastics converter demand in the European Union, finds applications in food packaging, automotive parts, and various consumer goods. The construction sector claimed the largest share of plastic sales in Germany, highlighting the material's versatility and importance across industries.