Projected plastic use for packaging share worldwide 2060, by polymer

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 28, 2024
Global plastic use for packaging is projected to total 381 million metric tons by 2060. Polypropylene (PP) is expected to account for roughly 24 percent of polymers used for packaging that year, while 16 percent will be made up from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). By 2060, plastic packaging is projected to account for more than 30 percent of plastics use worldwide.

Distribution of projected plastic use for packaging worldwide in 2060, by polymer

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Statistic: Distribution of projected plastic use for packaging worldwide in 2060, by polymer

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June 2022

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2022

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Based on projected plastic use for packaging of 381 million metric tons

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