التحليل الجغرافي للصناعات البلاستيكية في محافظة كركوك (دراسة في جغرافية الصناعة)

Abstract

Plastic industries are considered one of the most important and most developed branches of chemical industries, which play an important role in the Iraqi economy, because of their role in economic development, as they have a strong connection with most sectors of the national economy. The study aims to identify the plastic industries in Kirkuk Governorate and highlight Shedding light on its importance and clarifying its position among other economic activities, what are its most important characteristics, what are the most important methods that it uses in its production operations, and does Kirkuk Governorate have the ingredients for the establishment of this industry? As for plastic, its importance has increased after its entry into many industries as a basic material and it has advantages. Plastic products have low density. It has poor thermal conductivity and is easily shaped, so it has been used in many household appliances, electrical products, appliances, and other uses. The research has identified the most important problems facing this industry in terms of competition from foreign products in the markets and weak purchasing power. For citizens, energy and fuel