European Plastics Demand by Market Segment (2011):

Main Thermoplastics Resins Consumption in Europe (2011):

European Plastics Market

Source: PlasticsEurope, Plastics–the Facts 2012

21%

23%Polypropylene

Polyethylene—low density &

linear low density

8%

14%

9%

Polyvinyl Chloride

Polyurethane

Polystyrene Solid & Expandable

Polyethylene Terephthalate

15%Polyethylene—high density

10%39.4% 20.5%Packaging

26.4%Other

Building & Construction

8.3%Automotive

5.4%Electrical & Electronic

Plastics at a Glance

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Germany, Italy, & France have the greatest demand for plastics materials

Plastics recycling increased 5.7% in Europe in 2011

Polystyrene & polyurethane showed significant growth in 2011 due to the construction industry

The biggest export markets are China, Turkey, Hong Kong, Russia, & Switzerland

After a soft 2009, The European plastics industry has started to bounce back & is being driven by the food & beverage industry, the push for greater recycling, & use of plastics in construction.