2016 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms


Corresponding CPA codes

  • 20.16.1 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
  • 20.16.10 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
  • 20.16.2 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
  • 20.16.20 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
  • 20.16.3 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
  • 20.16.30 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
  • 20.16.4 Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
  • 20.16.40 Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
  • 20.16.5 Other plastics in primary forms; ion exchangers
  • 20.16.51 Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
  • 20.16.52 Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters and other vinyl polymers, in primary forms
  • 20.16.53 Acrylic polymers, in primary forms
  • 20.16.54 Polyamides, in primary forms
  • 20.16.55 Urea resins, thiourea resins and melamine resins, in primary forms
  • 20.16.56 Other amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
  • 20.16.57 Silicones, in primary forms
  • 20.16.59 Other plastics, in primary forms, n.e.c.
  • 20.16.9 Sub-contracted operations as part of manufacturing of plastics in primary forms
  • 20.16.99 Sub-contracted operations as part of manufacturing of plastics in primary forms

Codification rules

Priority in case of multiple activities

If production, repair and sales activities are carried out, the priority is as follows :

- if production and sale: production takes priority
- if production and repair: production takes priority
- if repair and sale: repair takes priority

Outsourced activities (outsourcing)

There are several types of outsourcing, the enterprise may outsource::
• Part of a production process, classification: production
• All of a production process
o & owner of commodities, classification: production
o & non-owner of commodities, classification: section G, M or N :

For a construction enterprise:
• Part of the construction activities, classification: construction - section F

Further information:
- Introduction to NOGA 2008