Global plastic material production breakdown 2023, by sector

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 10, 2024

The packaging sector was the main sector using plastics in 2023 with a share of 30 percent. It was closely followed by the industrial sector, which in turn had a share of 29 percent.

Distribution of plastic materials production worldwide in 2023, by sector

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October 2024

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Worldwide

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2023

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Based on total global production of 436.2 million metric tons. Figures have been rounded and may not add up to 100.

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