Manufacture of plastics in primary forms

NACE v2.1 Code: C20.16

About manufacture of plastics in primary forms

NACE code 20.16 covers the manufacture of plastics in primary forms, a critical industry that supplies essential raw materials for a wide range of downstream sectors. Plastics in primary forms serve as the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products, from packaging and construction materials to automotive components and medical devices. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, enabling the production of affordable and versatile goods that improve quality of life and drive technological innovation.

Production process

The manufacture of plastics in primary forms typically involves a series of complex chemical processes. The most common production techniques include polymerization, which combines small molecules (monomers) into larger polymer chains, and polycondensation, where monomers are linked together through a step-growth process. These methods are used to create a diverse range of plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), each with unique properties and applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the manufacture of plastics in primary forms include petrochemical feedstocks, such as natural gas liquids and crude oil derivatives, as well as various catalysts, additives, and processing aids. Specialized machinery, including extruders, injection molding machines, and compounding equipment, is also essential for the efficient and high-quality production of plastic resins.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the NACE code 20.16 industry are various types of plastic resins and compounds, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These include the 22.2 Manufacture of plastic products industry, the 23.1 Manufacture of glass and glass products industry, and the 29.3 Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles industry, among others. The versatility of these plastic materials enables their use in a multitude of applications, from packaging and construction to automotive and medical equipment.

Revisions to 20.16

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 20.16. The most recent 2 versions of this code (20.16) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 20.16.

Family tree for manufacture of plastics in primary forms

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/1'>20.1: Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/16'>20.16: Manufacture of plastics in primary forms</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/11'>20.11: Manufacture of industrial gases</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/12'>20.12: Manufacture of dyes and pigments</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/13'>20.13: Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/14'>20.14: Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/15'>20.15: Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/17'>20.17: Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"]

    

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