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Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors and Plastic and rubber products

Plastic and rubber products depends on distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors.

Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors (energy) and Plastic and rubber products (industry): 1 relationship.

How they are linked

1. Industry input

Physical flow · Criticality 3 of 5 · Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors → Plastic and rubber products

4 of the enterprise types in Plastic and rubber products depend on distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors; for the most dependent, it rates 3 out of 5 on criticality.

  • 4 enterprise types depend on it
  • 3 of 5 highest criticality

Enterprise types that depend on it:

  • Tyre manufacturers: mixing power (criticality 3 of 5)
  • Compounders and masterbatch makers: extruder power (criticality 2 of 5)
  • Plastic converters (film, packaging, pipes and moulded parts): electricity is the main energy input (criticality 2 of 5)
  • Plastic and tyre recyclers: extruders and shredders (criticality 2 of 5)

Built from the site data on production routes, energy flows, industry value chains, input-output tables and prices.