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Manufacture of plastics in primary forms (PKD 20.16.Z)

This subclass includes:

  • the manufacture of plastics in primary forms:
    • polymers, including polymers of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics,
    • polyamides,
    • phenolic and epoxy resins and polyurethanes,
    • alkyd, polyester and polyether resins,
    • polymer ion exchangers,
  • the manufacture of silicones in primary forms,
  • activities related to blending of plastics,
  • the manufacture of chemical cellulose derivatives,
  • the manufacture of powders, granules or flakes of plastics by blending or transforming resins derived from recovered plastic waste,
  • the manufacture of plastics in flakes or granules, based on pre-processed plastic waste from material recovery processes.

This subclass excludes:

  • the manufacture of synthetic and artificial continuous filaments and yarn, classified in 20.60.Z,
  • the processing, shredding, cleaning, grinding of plastic waste, classified in 38.21.Z.

Industry statistics (2025)

Number of companies

Companies (primary PKD)
370
Companies (secondary PKD)
2,801
Companies with financials
206

Legal structure

Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
  • Sp. z o.o.84.3%312
  • Sp. k.5.1%19
  • Sp. j.4.1%15
  • S.A.3.2%12
  • Other1.4%5
  • Foundation0.3%1
  • Cooperative0.3%1

Financial results

Median revenue

Ranking

Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.

Top companies by revenue

#CompanyLegal formRevenueNet profit
1sp. z o.o.$155.79M-$21.21M
2sp. z o.o.$126.66M$10.61M
3sp. z o.o.$73.14M$11.32M
4sp. z o.o.$72.00M$1.69M
5S.A.$64.30M$1.82M
6sp. z o.o.$49.92M$2.93M
7sp. z o.o. + limited partnership$43.54M$287.42k
8sp. z o.o.$38.18M-$913.12k
9sp. z o.o.$25.94M$3.80M
10sp. k.$24.09M$1.64M

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