Packaging accounted for 31 percent of global plastics use in 2019. The packaging sector is expected to remain the largest end-user of plastics over the coming decades. Building and construction was the second-largest end-use for plastics in 2019, accounting for roughly 17 percent of global plastics use.
Distribution of plastic consumption worldwide in 2019, by application
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Based on total consumption of 459.7 million metric tons
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*Other includes marine coatings, industrial/machinery, personal care products, road markings, and other Share figures were calculated by Statista May not total 100% due to rounding
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