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Europe plastics recycling industry – Europe’s Plastics Recycling Industry Enters Deepest Crisis in Years as Turnover Falls 5.5%, Putting Circular Economy Investments at Serious Risk 13-12-2025
Europe’s plastics recycling industry is facing its sharpest downturn in years, with turnover down 5.5% amid weak demand, cheap virgin plastics, and mounting regulatory pressure.
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North American PP Resin Prices Drop Sharply in November: What This Means for Buyers, Suppliers and Market Outlook 04-12-2025
In November 2025, prices for North American polypropylene (PP) resin fell significantly — driven by weak demand, reduced feed-stock costs, and oversupply. This article explores the causes, highlights recent market data and offers insight into what buyers and producers can expect in the near term.
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Fakuma Plastics Trade Fair Secures Long-Term Future With New Venue Agreement That Strengthens Global Innovation And Supports Europe’s Dynamic Manufacturing Growth Through 2030 28-11-2025
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Plastic waste management – How Chemical Recycling Unlocks Real Circularity for Plastic Waste and Enables High-Quality Polymers That Truly Perform Like Virgin Materials 10-11-2025
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European Plastics Industry Faces a Shocking Decline: PlasticsEurope’s Alarming K2025 Report Exposes Deep Challenges, Market Shifts, and Urgent Calls for Action Across the Continent’s Struggling Manufacturing Base 09-10-2025
European Plastics Industry Declines: Insights from PlasticsEurope at K2025
The atmosphere at K2025 reflected growing unease within Europe’s plastics sector. According to PlasticsEurope’s “Plastics the Fast Facts 2025” report, the industry continues to shrink in global relevance despite a slight stabilization in production volumes. Europe’s share of global plastics output has fallen from 22% to just 12% over the past two decades, squeezed by high energy costs, strict regulations, and fierce global competition.
Producer turnover dropped 13% between 2022 and 2024, highlighting deep structural pressures and weak domestic demand. Meanwhile, Asia — led by China — now accounts for 57% of global plastics production, underscoring Europe’s loss of industrial ground.
Even in circular plastics, Europe lags behind: production remained flat at 8.4 million tons in 2024, while global circular plastics surpassed 43.9 million tons, driven by rapid growth in Asia.
At K2025, PlasticsEurope’s Director General Virginia Janssens called for urgent policy alignment and investment to revitalize the sector. Without coherent industrial strategy and stronger support for innovation, Europe risks not only economic decline but also dependency on imported sustainable materials.
