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Western Europe plastics demand up 1.9% in 2003.

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(From Chemical Business NewsBase - Plastics News)

The demand for plastics in Western Europe grew 1.9% in 2003, according to PlasticsEurope. Consumption was placed at 39.7 M tonnes, with the automotive sector recording the highest performance, rising by 5.7%. Consumption by the packaging sector remained flat with a 37% share in all plastics ...

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