The total global demand for polycarbonates in 2022 was an estimated 4.51 million metric tons, up from 4.2 million tons in 2020.
Polycarbonate is a type of plastic, often referred to as the abbreviation PC, which is used for applications such as safety helmets, bullet-proof glass, compact discs, among others.
Demand for polycarbonates worldwide from 2011 to 2022
(in million tons)
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Covestro. (March 2, 2023). Demand for polycarbonates worldwide from 2011 to 2022 (in million tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/750965/polycarbonates-demand-worldwide/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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