Manufacture of plastic products

NACE v2.0 Code: C22.2

About manufacture of plastic products

NACE code 22.2 covers the manufacture of a wide range of plastic products, an industry that plays a vital role in the global economy. Plastic products are ubiquitous in modern life, used in everything from packaging and construction to automotive and medical applications. This industry's ability to produce cost-effective, durable, and versatile materials has made it an essential component of many other 23.1 Manufacture of glass and glass products, 25.1 Manufacture of structural metal products, and 27.2 Manufacture of batteries and accumulators industries.

Production process

The manufacture of plastic products typically involves a range of processing techniques, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. These methods allow for the efficient and precise shaping of plastic materials into a diverse array of final products. The specific techniques used will depend on the type of plastic, the desired product characteristics, and the production volume requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the manufacture of plastic products are various types of plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene. These raw materials are sourced from the 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms industry. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery, molds, and tooling to shape the plastic materials into the final products.

Production outputs

The outputs of the plastic products manufacturing industry are diverse, ranging from simple packaging materials to complex components used in 29.1 Manufacture of motor vehicles, 32.5 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies, and 41.2 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings industries. The versatility of plastic products allows them to be widely adopted across various sectors, making this industry a crucial supplier to many other economic activities.

Revisions to 22.2

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 22.2. The most recent 7 versions of this code (22.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 22.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (22.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
222ISIC v4.0Manufacture of plastics products

Family tree for manufacture of plastic products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22'>22: Manufacture of rubber and plastic products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/2'>22.2: Manufacture of plastic products</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/1'>22.1: Manufacture of rubber products</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/21'>22.21: Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/22'>22.22: Manufacture of plastic packing goods</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/23'>22.23: Manufacture of builders’ ware of plastic</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/29'>22.29: Manufacture of other plastic products</a>"]


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