Product Code: PLS089C
Highlights:
The global plastic injection molding market reached $187.7 billion in 2022 and should reach $240.9 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Asia-Pacific plastic injection molding market reached $82.1 billion in 2022 and should reach $109.2 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
North American plastic injection molding market reached $41.2 billion in 2022 and should reach $52.8 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Report Scope:
This study entails analysis of technologies, applications and thermoplastic materials for injection molding. BCC Research analyzed the major types of thermoplastic resins used to produce molded products. These products cater to various end-use industries. Machines and equipment are discussed. Trends in demand are reviewed and impact on overall market growth is assessed.
Market drivers in each end-use industry are identified. Thermoplastic resin injection molding is analyzed in detail. Technological issues and trends are reviewed and other influential factors (economic conditions, COVID-19 impact, and standards) are discussed. Because this is a global study, BCC Research analyzes domestic and international technological issues and economic considerations.
The scope of the study includes:
- The study comprises only thermoplastic resins for injection molding applications.
- We have included only virgin thermoplastics and excluded recycled grades.
- The base year is 2021 and forecast period is 2022 to 2027.
- Revenue forecasts from 2021-2027 are given for each major type of thermoplastic grade, end user, and regional market.
- In the newly added country analysis section, we have only provided an end-user analysis.
Report Includes:
- 38 data tables and 40 additional tables
- An overview of the global market and technologies for injection molding
- Analyses of global market trends with data from 2021, 2022, estimates for 2026, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- 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
- Information on recent mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships, in the global injection molding market
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Dow, ExxonMobil Corp., Ineos Group, Magna International Inc., and Sabic
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Study Goals and Objectives
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing this Study
- 1.3 What's New in this Update?
- 1.4 Scope of Report
- 1.5 Information Sources
- 1.6 Methodology
- 1.7 Geographic Breakdown
- 1.8 Analyst's Credentials
- 1.9 BCC Custom Research
- 1.10 Related BCC Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market and Technology Background
- 3.1 History of Plastic Injection Molding
- 3.1.1 Beginning Phase
- 3.1.2 Industry: Post-WWII
- 3.1.3 Hendry and Plastic Injection Molding
- 3.1.4 Current Scenario
- 3.2 Definition of Plastic Injection Molding
- 3.3 Plastic Molding Techniques
- 3.3.1 Blow Molding
- 3.3.2 Compression Molding
- 3.3.3 Film Insert Molding
- 3.3.4 Gas Assist Molding
- 3.3.5 Reactive Injection Molding (RIM)
- 3.3.6 Two-Shot Injection Molding
- 3.3.7 Micro Injection Molding
- 3.3.8 Rotational Molding
- 3.3.9 Structural Foam Molding
- 3.3.10 Thermoforming
- 3.3.11 Injection Molding vs. Other Plastic Molding Processes
- 3.4 Factors Affecting the Injection Molding Process
- 3.5 Thermoplastic Polymers
- 3.5.1 Key Factors in Selecting an Ideal Injection Molding Material
- 3.5.2 Polyethylene (PE)
- 3.5.3 Polypropylene (PP)
- 3.5.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 3.5.5 Nylons
- 3.5.6 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- 3.5.7 Polystyrene (PS)
- 3.5.8 Other Injection Molding Thermoplastic Polymers Used
- 3.6 Plastic Injection Molding Process
- 3.6.1 Injection Molding Cycle
- 3.6.2 Mold
- 3.6.3 Runner System
- 3.6.4 Preparing the Mold
- 3.6.5 Process Variations
- 3.6.6 Injection Molding Considerations
- 3.6.7 Wall Section Considerations
- 3.6.8 Micro-Molding
- 3.6.9 Two-Shot Micro-Molding
- 3.6.10 Plastic Injection Molding Process Trends
- 3.7 Benefits of Outsourcing the Plastic Injection Process
- 3.7.1 Cost-effective
- 3.7.2 Economies of Scale
- 3.7.3 Streamlined Inventory
- 3.7.4 Improved Quality
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
- 4.1 Market Dynamics
- 4.1.1 Key Drivers
- 4.1.2 Key Challenges
- 4.1.3 Key Opportunities
- 4.1.4 Prototyping
- 4.2 Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
- 4.2.1 Impact on Plastic Trade
- 4.3 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market for Plastic Injection Molding
- 4.3.1 Rise in Demand
- 4.3.2 Biomedical Plastic Waste Generation
- 4.3.3 Technology
- 4.4 Supply Chain Analysis
- 4.5 Pricing Analysis
Chapter 5 Plastic Injection Molding Machinery and Systems
- 5.1 Injection Molding Machinery
- 5.1.1 Hydraulic Injection Molding Machines
- 5.1.2 Electric Injection Molding Machines
- 5.1.3 Hybrid Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2 Type of Injection Machine, by Arrangement
- 5.2.1 Horizontal Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.2 Vertical Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.3 Hybrid Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.4 Two-Color Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.5 Multi-Material Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.6 Rotary Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.7 Low-Foam Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.8 Sandwich Injection Machines
- 5.2.9 Gas-Assist Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.10 Water Injection Technology/Water-Assisted Injection Molding Machines
- 5.2.11 Micro-Injection Molding Machines
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Thermoplastic Polymer Type
- 6.1 Polypropylene Plastics
- 6.2 ABS
- 6.3 Polystyrene
- 6.4 HDPE
- 6.5 Polycarbonate
- 6.6 Polyamide (Nylon)
- 6.7 Polyurethane
- 6.8 Other Plastics
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by End Use
- 7.1 Packaging and Product Housing
- 7.1.1 Power Tool Housing
- 7.1.2 Bottle Lids/Closures
- 7.1.3 Plastic Bins and Crates
- 7.1.4 Reusable Containers
- 7.2 Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
- 7.3 Automotive
- 7.4 Electrical and Electronics
- 7.4.1 Telecommunication
- 7.4.2 Electrical Switches
- 7.4.3 White Goods Housing and Packaging
- 7.5 Industrial and Business Machines
- 7.6 Agriculture
- 7.7 Infrastructure
- 7.8 Other End Uses
Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by Region
- 8.1 Asia-Pacific
- 8.1.1 China
- 8.1.2 India
- 8.1.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 8.2 North America
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.2 Italy
- 8.3.3 Rest of Europe
- 8.4 Rest of the World (ROW)
Chapter 9 Competitive Landscape
- 9.1 Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 9.2 Latest Strategic Innovations
- 9.3 Emerging Trends in Plastic Injection Molding
- 9.3.1 End-Use Innovations
Chapter 10 Company Profiles
- 10.1 Leading Plastic Injection Molding Machine Manufacturers
- ABSOLUTE HAITIAN CORP.
- BAY PLASTICS MACHINERY CORP.
- DAVIS-STANDARD LLC
- DRI-AIR INDUSTRIES INC.
- ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH
- GAMMAFLUX CONTROLS INC.
- GRAHAM ENGINEERING CORP.
- HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.
- INDUSTRIAL HEATER CORP.
- KAUTEX MACHINES INC.
- MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
- MARUKA USA INC.
- MASTER MOLDED PRODUCTS CORP.
- MILACRON LLC
- NEGRI BOSSI NORTH AMERICA
- NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.
- NORDSON POLYMER PROCESSING SYSTEMS
- NOVATEC INC.
- PARKINSON TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- SUMITOMO (SHI) DEMAG
- UBE MACHINERY CORP. LTD.
- UNIVERSAL DYNAMICS INC.
- WITTMANN BATTENFELD INC.
- YUDO CO. LTD.
- YUSHIN AMERICA INC.
- 10.2 Leading Plastic Injection Molding Polymer and End-User Goods Manufacturers
- ADVANTECH PLASTICS LLC
- APTARGROUP INC.
- BASF SE
- BECTON DICKINSON AND CO.
- BERRY GLOBAL GROUP INC.
- C&J INDUSTRIES
- DENROY PLASTICS LTD.
- DOW CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
- DSM
- DUPONT
- EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
- EXXONMOBIL CORP.
- HTI PLASTICS INC.
- HUNTSMAN CORP.
- ICOMOLD
- INEOS GROUP LTD.
- JABIL CIRCUIT INC.
- LACKS ENTERPRISES INC.
- LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
- MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
- MIDSTATE MOLD & ENGINEERING
- MSI MOLD BUILDERS
- NEW BERLIN PLASTICS INC.
- NEWELL RUBBERMAID
- RUTLAND PLASTICS LTD.
- RODON GROUP
- SABIC
- STACK PLASTICS INC.
- TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
- ZEIGER INDUSTRIES
Chapter 11 Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter 12 Appendix B: Associated Organizations
Chapter 13 Appendix C: Bibliography