In January 2018, PlasticsEurope, the European Plastics Manufacturers„ Association, once again published its regular ”Plastics - the Facts" study on the plastics industry in the previous year. results for the previous year. It presents the latest figures on plastics production, plastics processing, export imports and the development of the plastics industry. export statistics. The study provides data for the whole world but in more detail on Europe, with a focus on the 28 EU Member States. plus Switzerland and Norway.