How important £ is the UK plastics The industry turnover is industry? £27 billion 3rd largest employer in manufacturing sector
1st
Food and drink
2nd
Automotive
450,000
186,000
Plastic
500,000+
182,000
directly and indirectly employed*
PEOPLE EMPLOYED
in the plastics industry
*In manufacturing, commerce, transport, real estate, R&D and other industries.
Plastic is one of the UK’s top 10 exports
35%
£9.6 billion EXPORTS
More than a third
of plastics and plastic products are exported *Includes plastic products, machinery, raw materials
Plastic companies are spread across the UK
5%
Scotland
27%
4%
North England
Northern Ireland
6%
Wales
32%
Midlands and East
26%
South England