By industry

From food packaging to appliances, medical devices and household goods — wherever plastic is used.

Share of use

Top five application areas

  • Food packagingContainers, wrap, bags, trays
    30%
  • Cosmetic packagingPremium clear containers
    15%
  • Home appliance plasticsRefrigerators, washers, purifiers, filters
    15%
  • Medical suppliesDevice housings and plastic parts
    10%
  • Household, apparel, building, automotiveUnderwear, hygiene products, paint, wallpaper, brushes, boards
    30%

By sector

Where it ends up

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Food packaging

  • Storage containers
  • Cling wrap and zipper bags
  • Food storage film
  • Packaging trays

Cosmetic packaging

  • Premium clear containers
  • Pump and dropper bottles
  • Refill containers

Home appliance plastics

  • Refrigerator interior parts
  • Washer and purifier parts
  • Air conditioner filters

Medical supplies

  • Device housings
  • Medical plastic components

Household goods

  • Toothbrushes and cutting boards
  • Phone cases and screen film
  • Baby products

Apparel, building, automotive

  • Underwear and hygiene products
  • Paint and wallpaper
  • Automotive interior materials