Bangladesh mulls import of plastic scraps but local manufacturers oppose

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The government is wanting to permit the import of environment-friendly plastic scrap goods that usually do not put any adverse impacts on the domestic industry and the environment.

However, the Bangladesh Plastic Products Suppliers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA), an advocacy band of over 2,100 plastic makers, before urged the government never to allow such imports.

When asked, Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) member (TPD) Sha Md Abu Raihan Alberuni said, "We're attempting to allow the import of eco-friendly mixed plastic scrap items conditionally…"

"Currently, we're collecting facts on the local demand for plastic scrap, local supply and use, production method, domestic make use of plastic things and export potential."

"We're also considering any negative impacts on local industry and the surroundings, recycling typical and the existing insurance plan," Mr Alberuni advised the FE.

The entire demand for raw materials cannot be met by localized supply. So, the federal government will consider import of eco-friendly plastic scraps, he argued.

The import of any sort of plastic waste or scrap is totally prohibited in Bangladesh in line with the import policy (2015-2018).

To this end, the BTTC is preparing an in depth article for commerce ministry to take the next course of action, a ministry official said.

Earlier in a letter, BPGMEA president Md Jashim Uddin said multiple companies have sought permission from commerce ministry for importing scrap plastic products.

The make use of such waste plastic items through recycling will destruction the environment, he mentioned.

Even no normal and quality of these scraps is maintained, according to Mr Uddin's letter.

If the federal government allows import, a source explained, local plastic goods suppliers will eventually lose their international marketplace and competitive edge aswell.

Besides, the demand for the neighborhood scrap items will certainly reduce only to destruction the surroundings and discourage the household entrepreneurs, added the letter.

An entrepreneur said the neighborhood plastic sector not only assists the apparel sector, but also aids direct shipment of different types of plastic goods and toys on the global market.

Trying to find anonymity, a commerce ministry high official said they are working on the problem. "We're yet to create any decision to the effect."

When contacted, a BPGMEA entrepreneur said, "We're frequently requesting the ministry concerned never to permit the import virtually any types of plastic waste or scrap items, including hanger."

The neighborhood plastic market is growing fast. Its size can be an estimated Tk 300 billion, according to the BPGMEA.

The country has a lot more than 5,500 small, medium and large plastic goods manufacturing units. The shape was around 3,500 a year or two back.

Currently, the volume of direct and deemed exports of plastic items is about $1.0 billion in a fiscal year.

Exports of goods like plastic playthings, polypropylene bags, plastic hangers and fax fibre totes are increasing annually, market insiders said.
Source: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd

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