Feasibility of the Development of New PVC/Fine Sand Imitation Stone Composite Materials to Promote Rural Urbanization

Table 1

World demand for several commonly used plastics.

Plastic type	1990/10,000 tons	2010/10,000 tons	2016/10,000 tons	26-year growth rate
HDPE	1200	3590	4690	4.6
PVC	1870	3610	5470	6.0
EPS	280	620	750	5.2
PA	200	360	400	5.3
PET	270	1650	2130	5.1
LDPE	1980	4020	4970	4.1
PP	1390	5190	6890	5.2
ABS, ASA	380	830	960	4.1
PC	150	440	510	3.8
PU	560	1290	1560	5.4
Total	9180	22770	30210