The global injection molded plastics market size was USD 387.51 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 403.85 billion in 2024 to USD 561.58 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 4.2% during the 2024-2032 period. Asia Pacific dominated the injection molded plastics market with a market share of 49.25% in 2023. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights™, in its report titled, “Injection Molded Plastics Market, 2024-2032.”
The global injection molded plastics market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective materials across various industries. From automotive components to packaging solutions, injection molded plastics are widely used for their versatility, strength, and ability to be mass-produced with high precision. This article explores the key drivers, market trends, challenges, and future projections for the injection molded plastics market. Injection molding is a manufacturing process that involves melting plastic pellets and injecting them into a mold to create a specific shape. This method is highly efficient for producing complex parts in large volumes at a lower cost compared to other manufacturing techniques.
According to our researchers, few of the principal uses of the product are in automobile, packing, building & construction, medical, electrical & electronics and other industries. They are majorly used in the packaging industry for making containers, food packaging, bottles for cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, and different types of closures.
List of Key Players Covered in the Report
BASF SE (Germany)
Dow Inc. (U.S.)
DuPont (U.S.)
HTI Plastics (U.S.)
LyondellBasell (Netherlands)
Coastal Plastic Molding, Inc. (U.S.)
Huntsman Corporation. (U.S.)
Magna International Inc.(Canada)
Report Coverage
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Segmentation
On the basis of resin, the global market for injection molded plastics is bifurcated into Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Polystyrene (PS), and Others.
Based on application, the market is further divided into Automotive, Packaging, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, and Others. The packaging segment held the largest share in this market. This segment is driven by food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and retail applications.
In terms of geography, the market for injection molded plastics is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Drivers and Restraints
Innovation in Injection Molding Technologies is a Prominent Trend
There has been incessant improvement in technologies regarding injection molding such as the increasing predisposition towards incorporated method to product design which has accentuated the production operation. This has further tapered down the space between the structuring and production stage, principally in case of complicated products, such as medical apparatuses. This is famously known as micro injection molding in production of medical apparatuses where the procedure is engaged at a microscopic level. This is expected to boost the injection molded plastics market growth during the forecast period.
Regional Insights
Escalating Product Demand to Boost Growth in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific is estimated to hold majority of the injection molded plastics market share and endure as a dominant region in the market during the mentioned period owing to the increasing demand for the product from the packaging and automobile industries. The market size of Asia Pacific was USD 162.98 billion in 2020.
The demand for injection molded plastics in North America is projected to upsurge owing to an abrupt demand from the packaging and electronics industries based in this region.
Europe is expected to hold a substantial share in the market. Growing demand for appropriate packaging for food and beverages have prolonged the visualization of packaging goods producers.
Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/injection-molded-plastics-market-101970
Competitive Landscape
Key Players to Fortify their Positions by Offering New Product Solutions
Principal producers are situated in Asia Pacific, which is leading to a bifurcated injection molding market. The manufacturers positioned in North America and Europe are concentrating towards reinforcing their market positions in several nations in Asia Pacific set to fuel the growth of their respective establishments. Fundamental players in the market such as BASF SE, HTI Plastics, DuPont, and others have advanced robust regional attendance, distribution channels, and product offerings.
Key Industry Development
June 2020: Pacific Plastics Injection Molding, which is a portion of Diversified Plastics Inc., added nearly 5,000 square feet of office and production area to its prevailing unit in California. This extension was initiated to augment the manufacturing and safe procedure.