Surveys and Factsheets

The BPF has published the following documents, which draw upon member surveys and the biannual BPF Business Conditions Survey, as well as other data. These documents provide the government and other stakeholders with the most representative summary available of the UK plastic industry's views.

BPF Brexit Readiness Survey (December 2020)

The survey was conducted in December 2020. It was open exclusively to members of the British Plastics Federation and was completed by 57 companies and gives an overview of Brexit prepardness.  The survey was completed ahead of a BEIS Select Committee where the BPF provided evidence.

BPF Members Snap Poll

The survey was conducted in January 2020. It was open exclusively to members of the British Plastics Federation and was completed by 100 companies.

What is a Canada Plus Trade Deal?

What is a Canada Plus Trade deal and what will it mean for the British Plastics industry? Read the full BPF report here or download our handy six-slide guide here.

Brexit Phone Line - Free Legal Advice

British Plastics Federation associate member, the top international law firm Squire Patton Boggs, offers a unique opportunity to get up to 60 minutes FREE advice related to Brexit.

Preparing for Brexit Practical Guidance for the Plastics Industry

"Preparing for Brexit: Practical Guidance for the Plastics Industry" has been created by the British Plastics Federation in partnership with Squire Patton Boggs and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to ensure that all companies understand some of the key practical steps that need to be taken in order to ensure that the plastics industry are prepared for Brexit. Find out more.

BPF Member Brexit Survey – EU Exit Engagement - Nov 2019

The survey was conducted in November 2019. It was open exclusively to members of the British Plastics Federation and was completed by 163 companies. 

BPF Member Brexit Survey – December 2018

The survey was conducted in December 2018. It was open exclusively to members of the British Plastics Federation and was completed by 104 companies. View press release summarising results.

Understanding Plastics Trade

Plastics are one of the UK’s top ten imports and exports. Each year, the UK imports £13bn of plastics material, products and machinery and exports £8.4bn. This document takes an in-depth look at plastics' imports and exports. 

The Role of EU Workers in the Plastics Industry

This BPF survey was conducted in April 2017 from amongst BPF members. It provides a unique insight into the role EU workers play in the UK plastics industry and provided much of the data for Strengthening the Workforce.

Strengthening the Workforce

This document highlights the important role EU workers play, including a breakdown of their roles, as well as highlighting how the composition of workers varies significantly between temporary and permanent staff.

Securing the Future

This document outlines the four main priorities for the industry in upcoming Brexit negotiations, as well as providing a brief overview of the UK plastics industry.

EURIS Securing a Competitive UK Manufacturing Industry Post Brexit

Published in Sept 2018 by EURIS with the support of the UK Trade Policy Observatory and with input from the British Plastics Federation the report shows that an overwhelming majority of UK industrial product manufacturers want continued regulatory alignment with the EU. This document outlines the four main priorities for the industry in upcoming Brexit negotiations, as well as providing a brief overview of the UK plastics industry.

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