Europe’s plastics sector in crisis amid shrinking global share
Europe’s share is shrinking as Asia makes 57.2% of plastics, China 34.5%. Revenues are down 13% since 2022; the EU polymer deficit narrowed to 0.2m tonnes.

Europe’s share is shrinking as Asia makes 57.2% of plastics, China 34.5%. Revenues are down 13% since 2022; the EU polymer deficit narrowed to 0.2m tonnes.
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