EU Considers Countermeasures to US Tariffs, including Plastics

 

Table 1: Exports of Plastic and Rubber Machinery from the UK (2024)

Source: UN Commtrade Database, 8477 "Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials"

Table 2: Exports of Plastic and Plastic Products from the UK (2024)

Source: UN Commtrade Database, Chapter 39 "Plastics and articles thereof" (2024)

Table 3: Export and Import of Plastic Raw Material from and to the UK.  Ranked by overall trade - Exports + Imports.   (2024)

Source: UN Commtrade Database, Chapter 3901-3914 (2024)

 

Simultaneously, we are hosting a webinar which will analyse the impact of tariffs. Please find the details for the webinar below:

Title: The Impact of Tariffs and Other Factors Affecting the Polymer Market in 2025

Date: 11 June -12.00

Summary: In this webinar, S&P Global Commodity Insights Director of Polymers Michael McDermott will provide expert insights into the key trends shaping the UK polymer market in 2025, including the impact tariffs are having on global trade.

Key topics include:

* The impact of tariffs on the polymer market.

* The impact of restructuring and rationalisation of polymer production in Europe.

* Objectives and initiatives influencing competitiveness.

Link: https://bpf-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_83P8NVEtRG-5a6-s-hKnTA#/registration