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European plastic production is "at the edge of the abyss" and its weight in a constantly rising global market continues to simmer, ensured on Wednesday the professional organization Plastics Europe, calling for the help of the European and national political authorities. Europe produced more plastics in 2024 than in 2023, 54.6 million tons [...] The plastic article: European production is "at the edge of the abyss" appeared first on L-FRII.
Plastics: European production is still losing speed in the face of competition Admin FCE 08 Oct 2025 - 13:03 European plastic production is "at the edge of the gulf" and its weight in a constantly rising world market continues to erode, ensured on Wednesday the professional organization Plastics Europe, by calling for the help of the European and national political authorities.Europe produced more plastic materials in 2024 than in 2023, 54.6 mil…
European plastics industry at cliff edge as competitiveness collapses - RECYCLING magazine
Despite a modest stabilisation in production volumes in 2024 (+0.4% to 54.6 Mt) after a record contraction in 2023 (-7.6%), Europe’s global market share has continued to erode — collapsing from 22% in 2006 to just 12% in 2024. Industry revenues have also fallen sharply, from €457 bn in 2022 to €398 bn in 2024 (-13%). Europe’s decline contrasts starkly with the industrial boom taking place in other regions. Global plastics production increased 4.…
The new figures published in Plasticsthe FastFacts 2025 confirm the rapid and continuous decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. Despite a modest stabilization of production volumes in 2024 (+0.4% to 54.6Mt) after a record contraction in 2023 (-7.6%), the European share in world production has continued to erode, from 22% in 2006 to just 12% in 2024. Industry revenues have also plummeted, from €457 billion in 2022 to €…
European polymer production is struggling as Asian and North American competitors continue to develop. At the same time, the European recycling industry is distancing itself.
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