Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

NACE v2.0 Code: C22.21

About manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

NACE code 22.21 covers the manufacture of a wide range of plastic products, including plates, sheets, tubes, and profiles. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader plastics and rubber manufacturing sector, providing essential materials and components for a diverse range of industries, from construction and packaging to automotive and consumer goods. The products generated by this industry are fundamental building blocks that enable the development and production of countless everyday items that we rely on.

Production process

The primary production techniques used in the manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes, and profiles involve various plastic processing methods, such as extrusion, injection molding, and thermoforming. Extrusion is a common method, where molten plastic is forced through a die to create the desired shape and profile. Injection molding is also widely used, where plastic is injected into a mold cavity and then cooled to form the final product. Thermoforming, on the other hand, involves heating plastic sheets and then forming them over a mold to create the desired shape.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes, and profiles include a variety of plastic resins, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene (PS). These raw materials are typically sourced from the petrochemical industry 20.16 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, including extruders, injection molding machines, and thermoforming equipment, as well as various auxiliary components and tools.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of NACE code 22.21 are the plastic plates, sheets, tubes, and profiles themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These products are used in the manufacture of 22.23 Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic, 22.29 Manufacture of other plastic products, 25.21 Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers, and 29.32 Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles, among others. The versatility of these plastic products allows them to be integrated into a diverse array of applications, contributing to the overall growth and development of the economy.

Revisions to 22.21

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 22.21. The most recent 6 versions of this code (22.21) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 22.21 ( NACE v2.0).

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (22.21).

HS code HS year HS title
392620HS v2017Plastics; articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)
640610HS v2017Footwear; parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners
640620HS v2017Footwear; parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics
640690HS v2017Footwear; parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406
391610HS v2017Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
391620HS v2017Vinyl chloride polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
391690HS v2017Plastics; monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
391710HS v2017Plastics; artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials
391721HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene
391722HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene
391723HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride
391729HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917
391731HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa
391732HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
391733HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings
391739HS v2017Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30
391740HS v2017Plastics; tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)
392010HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392020HS v2017Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392030HS v2017Plastics; of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392043HS v2017Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392049HS v2017Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392051HS v2017Plastics; of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392059HS v2017Plastics; of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392061HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392062HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392063HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392069HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392071HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose; non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392073HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose acetate, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392079HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392091HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392092HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392093HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of amino-resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392094HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of phenolic resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392099HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
392111HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular
392112HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular
392113HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular
392114HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular
392119HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular
392190HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular
392321HS v2017Ethylene polymers; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods
392329HS v2017Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
392310HS v2017Plastics; boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
392330HS v2017Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods
392340HS v2017Plastics; spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods
392350HS v2017Plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods
392390HS v2017Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923
391810HS v2017Floor, wall or ceiling coverings; of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles
391890HS v2017Floor, wall or ceiling coverings; of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles
391910HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm
391990HS v2017Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm
392210HS v2017Plastics; baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins
392220HS v2017Plastics; lavatory seats and covers
392290HS v2017Plastics; bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922
392410HS v2017Plastics; tableware and kitchenware
392490HS v2017Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles
392510HS v2017Plastics; builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres
392520HS v2017Plastics; builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors
392530HS v2017Plastics; builders' ware, shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof
392590HS v2017Plastics; builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925
940592HS v2017Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of plastics
650691HS v2017Headgear; (other than safety headgear), of rubber or plastics, whether or not lined or trimmed
854720HS v2017Insulating fittings; of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546
300691HS v2017Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use
392610HS v2017Plastics; office or school supplies
392630HS v2017Plastics; fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like
392640HS v2017Plastics; statuettes and other ornamental articles
392690HS v2017Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
962000HS v2017Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles
940690HS v2017Buildings; prefabricated, not of wood
590410HS v2017Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape
590490HS v2017Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (22.21).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2220ISIC v4.0Manufacture of plastics products

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (22.21).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
28243CPC v2.1Apparel and clothing accessories of plastics (incl. gloves)
29600CPC v2.1Parts of footwear; removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof
36310CPC v2.1Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, of plastics
36320CPC v2.1Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, of plastics
36330CPC v2.1Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, not self-adhesive, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
36390CPC v2.1Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics
36410CPC v2.1Sacks and bags, of plastics
36490CPC v2.1Other articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
36910CPC v2.1Floor coverings of plastics, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics
36920CPC v2.1Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics
36930CPC v2.1Baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics
36940CPC v2.1Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics
36950CPC v2.1Builders' ware of plastics n.e.c.
36960CPC v2.1Parts n.e.c. of lamps, lighting fittings, illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of plastics
36972CPC v2.1Other headgear of rubber or plastics
36980CPC v2.1Electrical insulating fittings of plastics
36990CPC v2.1Articles of plastics n.e.c.
38703CPC v2.1Prefabricated buildings, of plastics
38930CPC v2.1Linoleum
88520CPC v2.1Plastic product manufacturing services
89200CPC v2.1Moulding, pressing, stamping, extruding and similar plastic manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

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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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/21'>22.21: Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/22'>22.22: Manufacture of plastic packing goods</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/23'>22.23: Manufacture of builders’ ware of plastic</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/22/29'>22.29: Manufacture of other plastic products</a>"]

    

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