Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
20.16 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
active
Includes
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms:
- polymers, including those of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics
- polyamides
- phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes
- alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers
- ion exchangers based on polymers
- manufacture of silicones in primary forms
- plastic compounding activities
Also includes
- manufacture of cellulose and its chemical derivatives
- manufacture of plastic powders, granules or flakes by compounding or transforming plastic resins from recovered plastic waste
- manufacture of recycled plastic in flakes or plastic granulates based on pretreated plastic waste following material recovery operations
Excludes
- manufacture of artificial and synthetic fibres, filaments and yarn, see 20.60
- processing, shredding, cleaning, grinding of plastic waste, see 38.21
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.16 | Manufacture of plastics in primary forms | NACE Rev. 2 class 20.16 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 20.16 | 5:7 |
| 38.32 | Recovery of sorted materials | NACE Rev. 2 class 38.32 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 classes 20.16, 38.21 | 5:7 |
Content moved from 38.32 includes:
- manufacture of plastic powders, granules or flakes by compounding or transforming plastic resins from recovered plastic waste
- manufacture of recycled plastic in flakes or plastic granulates based on pre-treated plastic waste following material recovery operation
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 20.16 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 20.1 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |