Distribution of global plastic materials production China is the largest producer of plastic materials*, followed by Europe and NAFTA. World production of plastic materials in 2016: 280 million tonnes. Source: PlasticsEurope Market Research Group (PEMRG) / Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH
19% Europe
18% NAFTA
2%
CIS
7%
4% Latin America
Middle East, Africa
29% China 4% Japan 17% Rest of Asia
50% Asia
* Plastic materials: only thermoplastics and polyurethanes 17