Packaging products of plastics

CPC v2.1 Code: 364

About packaging products of plastics

cpc code 364 covers the production of packaging products made from plastics. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential materials for the packaging and containment of a wide range of goods. Plastic packaging is valued for its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice across numerous industries, from food and beverage to consumer electronics and beyond.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the processing of plastic resins into various packaging formats. This typically includes injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming, which allow for the creation of a diverse array of plastic containers, bottles, trays, and other packaging solutions.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of plastic packaging products include plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride, as well as various additives and colorants. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including injection molding machines, blow molding machines, and thermoforming presses.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are plastic packaging products, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 311 Food manufacturing, 312 Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing, 334 Computer and electronic product manufacturing, and 339 Miscellaneous manufacturing. These plastic packaging solutions are essential for the safe and efficient transportation, storage, and distribution of a vast array of consumer and industrial goods.

Family tree for packaging products of plastics

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/36'>36: Rubber and plastics products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/364'>364: Packaging products of plastics</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/361'>361: Rubber tyres and tubes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/362'>362: Other rubber products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/363'>363: Semi-manufactures of plastics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/369'>369: Other plastics products</a>"]

    C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3641'>3641: Sacks and bags, of plastics</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3649'>3649: Other articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level4
class I level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight