The plastics industry in Greece: Contribution to the Greek economy, challenges and growth outlook

2026-02-19T11:55:51+00:00

The main objectives of the study are to assess and highlight the contribution of the plastics industry to the Greek economy, to assess its competitiveness and the factors that influence it and to formulate proposals on initiatives in the direction of its sustainable growth. The plastics industry is one of the largest branches of manufacturing in Greece. In particular, the manufacture of plastic products is ranked fifth among the three-digit NACE Rev. 2 branches, accounting for 4.3% of the gross value added of domestic manufacturing. The total contribution (direct, indirect and induced) of the broader sector is estimated at [...]