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PROFILE OF THE BRAZILIAN PLASTIC SECTOR
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updated numbers as of Oct/2024
8th
8th industry
industry that contributes the most to Brazil’s GDP
4º
4th sector
that employs the most people in Brazil
2º
2nd sector
that pays the best salaries
12,4 MI
12.4 million companies
in the plastics processing sector
363,4 MI
363.4 million jobs
generated in the plastics processing industry
US$ 7,7 BI
US$ 7.7 BI in exports
between processed plastics (1.27 billion) and resins (1.39 billion)
R$ 123 BI
R$ 123 BI in turnover
in the plastics processing industry
R$ 1,3 M
R$ 1.3 million increase in
in Brazil’s GDP for every R$ 1 million in additional production of processed plastics
7,49 MI
7.49 million tons
of plastic products consumed in Brazil
7,04 MI
7,04 million tons
of plastic products manufactured in Brazil
1,1 M
1.1 million tons
mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastic materials
3%
3% of
global plastics production
overview of the Brazilian sector
Companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil guarantee benefits that support and encourage the internationalization of the plastics manufacturing sector to target markets.
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