The global top 10 plastics market (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Expanded Polystyrene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyvinyl Chloride) is projected to reach USD 586.24 billion by 2021, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.84%. In volume, the market is projected to reach 332.4 million tons by 2021, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.68%. This progress is fueled by a number of factors : the growth in key end-use industries, such as automotive, building & construction, packaging, electrical & electronics, and construction; the substitution of metal-based products with various plastic materials; and the  rising disposable income of the middle class in emerging economies. Read the full report in the article by MarketsandMarkets.