China Plastic Products Output Down 0.2% in 2025

China's plastic products output edged down in December 2025, with full-year production also posting a slight decline, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China.

China Plastic Products Output Falls 3.5% in December 2025

In December 2025, China's plastic products output totaled 7.587 million tonnes, representing a year-on-year decrease of 3.5%. For the full year, total production reached 79.199 million tonnes, down 0.2% compared with 2024.

The data highlight continued pressure on China's plastics manufacturing sector amid evolving domestic demand and industrial adjustments.

Top 5 Provinces by Plastic Products Output in December

In December alone, the top five producing provinces accounted for a significant share of national output:

• Guangdong Province: 1.336 million tonnes, accounting for 17.6% of total output

• Zhejiang Province: 1.252 million tonnes, accounting for 16.5%

• Hubei Province: 655,000 tonnes, accounting for 8.6%

• Jiangsu Province: 597,000 tonnes, accounting for 7.9%

• Shandong Province: 517,000 tonnes, accounting for 6.8%

Guangdong and Zhejiang remained the leading production hubs, together contributing over one-third of China's monthly plastic products output.

Regional Breakdown: Eastern China Maintains Dominance in 2025

From January to December 2025, eastern China continued to lead nationwide plastic products manufacturing, with cumulative output reaching 49.512 million tonnes, representing 62.5% of the national total.

Other regional figures include:

• Central China: 18.882 million tonnes (23.8%)

• Western China: 9.078 million tonnes (11.5%)

• Northeast China: 1.727 million tonnes (2.2%)

The data underscore the strong concentration of China's plastic production capacity in the eastern region, while central and western regions continue to expand their industrial footprint.