2024 has been a crucial year for Europe’s competitiveness and industry, from the Antwerp Declaration to the Draghi Report and everything in between. Yet, European industries still face major headwinds in terms of a challenging business case and an uncertain transition when framed in the wider global market.
Plastics Europe flagship yearly publication Plastics - the fast Facts 2024, provides 2023 preliminary global and European plastics production data, taking stock of the latest figures including circular plastics production from mechanical and chemical recycling, biobased and alternative pathways.
This report provides key economic indicators for the European plastics industry, highlights competitiveness challenges, and tracks progress toward circularity and climate neutrality.