Global plastic consumption share 2022, by application

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 20, 2025

Plastic has become an integral part of modern life, with its versatile applications spanning various industries. Packaging leads the way in global plastic consumption, accounting for 35 percent of total usage in 2022. This dominance in the packaging sector underscores the material's widespread use in protecting and preserving goods across supply chains worldwide.

Distribution of plastic consumption volume worldwide in 2022, by application

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Statistic: Distribution of plastic consumption volume worldwide in 2022, by application

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Release date

July 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

The sum of the figures exceeds 100 percent due to rounding.

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