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Report Highlights
The global market for plastic injection molding was valued at $191.0 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow from $192.7 billion in 2024 to $235.7 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% from 2024 to 2029.
Report Includes
- 47 data tables and 47 additional tables
- Analysis of the global markets for injection molding of thermoplastic materials
- Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimates of the current market size and revenue prospects, along with a market share analysis based on polymer type, end-user and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technology trends, regulations, and future prospects for the major types of thermoplastic resins used to produce molded products
- Review of the industry supply chain, using the Porter’s Five Forces model, PESTLE and SWOT analyses to analyze the prevailing micro- and macro environmental factors
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments in the industry, with a focus on consumer attitudes, companies’ ESG score rankings and their ESG practices
- A look at recent patents
- An analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares, alliances, M&A activity and venture funding outlook
- Profiles of the major global players, including BASF SE, SABIC, Exxon Mobil Corp., LG Chem and LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
Report Scope
This report presents a detailed qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of thermoplastics within the injection molding market. The market estimates and forecasts are prepared based on the revenue generated from plastics sales to the injection molding industry. In addition, qualitative analyses of the market scenario for injection molding companies are also provided where necessary for clarity.
The study considers 2023 as the base year; forecasts are provided for revenue from 2024 to 2029 ($ million). The market study is further sub-segmented as below:
- Type: Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene (PE), and Others.
- End-User: Packaging, Construction, Medical Devices, Transportation, and Others.
- Region: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $191.0 Billion | ||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $235.7 Billion | ||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2029 | ||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Type, End User, and Region | ||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW) | ||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, GCC countries and Other RoW countries (South Africa, Brazil, and Egypt) | ||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Developing countries acting as a key growth contributor.
- Growing adoption of circularity and sustainability in injection molding.
- Popularizing trend of light-weighting across key end-user industries.
- Technological advancements in the injection molding process.
Analyst Credentials
Yukti Chaturvedi– Associate Consultant-Advanced Materials Research
Yukti Chaturvedi has over five years of experience in market research. She has a strong knowledge of plastics, chemicals, consumer goods, and advanced materials research. She has handled end-to-end business by providing strategic recommendations and understanding clients’ requirements thoroughly in the market research industry. She demonstrated excellence in working effectively in critical areas − competitor intelligence, product intelligence, market understanding, industry trend analysis, and customer insights. Academically, she is an MBA graduate in International Business.
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- Estimation of the market size and highlights of the market potential by type, end use, and application
- Assessment of the current market size and forecast of market development in the coming five years, and insight into the value chain analysis, and factors driving and restraining the growth
- Coverage of history, definition, techniques, and processes of plastics injection molding and comparison between injection molding versus other plastics molding processes
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- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Dow, ExxonMobil Corp., Ineos Group, Magna International Inc., and Sabic
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Report Includes
- 30 data tables and 36 additional tables
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- Estimation of the market size and analyses of global market trends, with data from 2019-2020, estimates for 2021 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Identification of market drivers, restraints and other forces impacting the global market growth; and evaluation of current market size and forecast and technological advancements and strategic innovations within the market place
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- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of events like mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations or partnerships, and other key market strategies
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Report Includes
- 26 data tables and 16 additional tables
- An overview of the global markets for plastic injection molding technologies
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
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