In 2023, China leads the global share of top-cited scientific publications in polymers and plastics, followed by the United States. Malaysia, India, and Egypt show significant growth, with Malaysia and Saudi Arabia displaying particularly strong year-on-year increases. Conversely, traditional leaders like the United States, Germany, and Japan have seen slight declines. Emerging players include the Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia with notable year-on-year improvements.
Future trends to watch include China potentially expanding its dominance; however, rising contributions from countries like Malaysia, India, and Saudi Arabia could reshape the landscape. Observing shifts in research funding and policy priorities will be crucial for understanding future dynamics.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Polymers and Plastics Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 42.55 | 2023 | +9.18% | +10.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 7.93 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malaysia | 5.64 | 2023 | +30.25% | +44.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 5.61 | 2023 | +6.48% | +8.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Egypt | 2.76 | 2023 | +15.5% | +19.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Saudi Arabia | 2.65 | 2023 | +17.15% | +49.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2.4 | 2023 | +0.25% | -1.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 2.23 | 2023 | +5.44% | +1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.06 | 2023 | +11.61% | +2.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.05 | 2023 | +3.51% | +7.74% | View data |
