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  • Is South Africa a leader in mechanical plastics recycling?
  • These figures position South Africa as a leader in mechanical plastics recycling, outperforming many developed nations in mechanical recycling thin polyethylene films and contaminated post-consumer plastics. An impressive 431,800 tons of plastics were recycled in 2023, up from 368,800 tons in 2022.
  • How important is plastics in South Africa?
  • In 2023, the sector accounted for 1.8 % of South Africa’s GDP and 15.8 % of Manufacturing GDP, highlighting its critical role,” says Anton Hanekom, Executive Director of Plastics SA. Plastics are integral to supply chains across healthcare, energy, aerospace, automotive, maritime, construction, electronics, and packaging.
  • What does plastics SA say about recycling?
  • Plastics SA – the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry – has released its latest survey results on polymer consumption and recycling figures for the year ending 2023. This year’s report shows significant strides in the recycling sector, whilst highlighting the importance of continued investment in infrastructure and education.
  • How big is South Africa's plastics industry?
  • Although South Africa’s plastics industry is relatively small on a global scale, representing less than 0.4% of global production, it remains the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, 1,568 kt of virgin polymer were used in the production of plastics across a variety of industries.
  • How does competition affect the South African plastics industry?
  • “Strengthening competition within the South African plastics industry can have a profound impact on the recovery of the broader manufacturing sector. Plastics are integral to supply chains across healthcare, energy, aerospace, automotive, maritime, construction, electronics, and packaging.
  • How many phthalates are produced in South Africa?
  • South Africa is the only producer of phthalates in Africa and approximately 40 000 metric tons are produced and consumed, mostly in the flexible PVC industry. Phthalates are divided into two distinct groups, with differing applications, properties and toxicological classifications namely ‘low phthalates’ and ‘high phthalates’.