Other plastics products

CPC v2.1 Code: 369

About other plastics products

cpc code 369, 'Other plastics products', encompasses a diverse range of plastic-based goods that are essential to various industries and consumer markets. This sector plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing innovative solutions and materials that support the manufacturing, packaging, construction, and consumer goods sectors, among others. The versatility and adaptability of plastics make this industry a vital contributor to economic growth and technological advancement.

Production process

The production of other plastics products typically involves a range of techniques, including injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and rotational molding. These processes allow manufacturers to create a wide variety of plastic items, from simple containers and packaging to complex automotive components and medical devices. The specific techniques used depend on the desired product characteristics, such as size, shape, and material properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of other plastics products include various types of plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Additionally, manufacturers may utilize additives, colorants, and reinforcing materials like fiberglass or carbon fiber to enhance the performance and appearance of the final products. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, injection molding machines, and thermoforming equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The diverse range of other plastics products encompasses a wide variety of items, including 332 Plastic bottles, 333 Plastic packaging, 334 Plastic construction products, and 335 Plastic parts for machinery. These products are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 311 Food manufacturing, 321 Wood product manufacturing, and 336 Transportation equipment manufacturing.

Family tree for other plastics products

    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/v2-1/369'>369: Other plastics products</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/v2-1/364'>364: Packaging products of plastics</a>"]

    C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3691'>3691: Floor coverings of plastics, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3692'>3692: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3693'>3693: Baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3694'>3694: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3695'>3695: Builders' ware of plastics n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3696'>3696: Parts n.e.c. of lamps, lighting fittings, illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of plastics</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3697'>3697: Safety headgear; other headgear of rubber or plastics</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3698'>3698: Electrical insulating fittings of plastics</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3699'>3699: Articles of plastics n.e.c.</a>"]


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