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Division 22

Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

This CAEN division covers the manufacture of plastic products, from plates and sheets to tubes and profiles. If your business produces plastic packaging, components or objects through extrusion, injection or thermoforming, then this code is the right one for you.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of flat products (plates
  • ✅ sheets
  • ✅ films) of plastic Manufacture of tubes and hoses of plastic Manufacture of profiles of plastic Manufacture of plastic packaging articles (sacks
  • ✅ bags
  • ✅ containers) Manufacture of plastic sanitary ware

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of plastics in primary forms (resins
  • ❌ polymers) Manufacture of travel goods and leather goods of plastic Manufacture of office supplies of plastic Manufacture of furniture of plastic

Subordinate Structure

221 Manufacture of tyres and inner tubes; retreading and rebuilding of tyres
→
2211 Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of tyres
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2212 Manufacture of other rubber products
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222 Manufacture of plastic articles
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2221 Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles
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2222 Manufacture of plastic packaging articles
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2223 Manufacture of plastic doors and windows
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2224 Manufacture of plastic articles for construction
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2225 Processing and finishing of plastic articles
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2226 Manufacture of other plastic products
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Overview of Plastic Products Manufacturing in Romania

The plastics industry in Romania has experienced significant development in recent decades, becoming a fundamental sector for the country's economy. CAEN Division 22, which includes the manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles, plays a crucial role in local production chains, supplying diverse sectors such as construction, packaging, agriculture and the automotive industry. This branch of plastics processing relies on advanced technologies of extrusion, injection and thermoforming, transforming semi-finished raw materials into finished products with a wide range of applications.

In the macroeconomic context, the sector contributes significantly to the GDP of the manufacturing industry and to job creation, especially in areas with industrial tradition. The main challenges faced by entrepreneurs include the volatility of raw material prices, especially oil-derived polymers, as well as legislative pressures regarding sustainability and recycling. Adapting to the requirements of the circular economy and investing in green technologies are now key to maintaining competitiveness. Nevertheless, the outlook is positive, due to the growth of domestic and foreign demand for innovative and lightweight plastic products that replace traditional materials such as metal or wood.