UK thermoplastics market will see considerable growth during the forecast period. The UK is one of the significant markets for plastic packaging, owing to massive demand from end-user industries, which in turn, is creating pollution across the ocean and landfills. The government and non-government organizations work to sustainably use plastic and to restrict plastic waste in the ocean.
In the initial phase, around 42 companies have joined the initiative and more companies joined later. It majorly includes food beverage companies, manufacturers, and retailers, including Tesco, Coca-Cola, and Novamont. These companies contribute to around 80% of the plastic packaging of products sold in the country.
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The government of the UK is actively working to reduce plastic waste and increase recycling activities. In March 2020, the government of the UK announced a tax of $260 (£200) per ton on virgin plastic in the 2020 budget. The tax will be applied from April 2022 to plastic packaging which does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. The tax will be applied from April 2022 to both plastics, which are manufactured in the UK or imported from any other country. The tax rate and limit of 30% recycled plastic will continuously remain in review by the government and may change to fulfill the aim of promoting recycled plastic.
Market Coverage
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Report Elements |
Details |
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Study Period |
2019-2026 |
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Base year |
2019 |
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Forecast period |
2020-2026 |
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Segments Covered |
By Type and By Application |
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Key Companies Profiled |
BASF SE, Saudi Basic
Industries Corp. (SABIC), INEOS AG, Solvay SA, and Koniklinkje DSM N.V. |
Key questions addressed by the report
o Recovery Timeline
o Deviation from pre-COVID
o Most affected segment
o Recommendations
UK Thermoplastics Market – Segmentation
By Type
By Application
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