マイクロ射出成形プラスチックの世界市場-2024-2031

概要

マイクロ射出成形プラスチックの世界市場は、2023年に12億米ドルに達し、2024-2031年の予測期間中にCAGR 11.2％で成長し、2031年には28億米ドルに達すると予測されています。

予測期間中、マイクロ射出技術の進歩が市場成長を促進する主要因となります。2023年11月、米国のプラスチック製造機械メーカーであるMilacron社は、産業オートメーションソリューションを提供するファナックと提携し、新しい完全自動の精密マイクロ射出成形モデルを発表しました。

世界の製造業のシフトが続いているため、今後の世界市場の成長はおそらく厳しい状況になると思われます。最大の需要国のひとつである中国の製造業の成長は近年鈍化しています。そのため、マイクロ射出成形プラスチック市場の成長は一時的に鈍化すると思われます。

ダイナミクス

世界の自動車生産の回復

パンデミックの課題にもかかわらず、世界の自動車セクターは目覚しく回復しています。国際自動車工業会（OICA）の生産データによると、パンデミック後の最初の通年である2023年の乗用車・商用車の生産台数は約9,350万台で、前年比10%増となった。この成長の多くは、電気自動車生産の急増によるものでもあります。

自動車メーカーは現在、車両の軽量化と燃費向上のため、スチールやアルミ合金をプラスチック複合材料に置き換えつつあります。この動向は電気自動車にも引き継がれ、自動車メーカーはバッテリーの航続距離の延長を目指しています。消費者心理の全体的な改善は自動車生産の急増につながり、ひいてはマイクロ射出成形プラスチックの新たな需要を生み出すと思われます。

生体適合医療機器の開発が進む

COVID-19の大流行から学んだ教訓を生かし、多くの医療機器メーカーは、COVID-19患者の緊急治療中に発生した皮膚アレルギーや発疹の問題を防ぐため、生体適合プラスチックの開発を加速させています。新しい微量注入法の進歩も、新しい生体適合医療機器の開発を早めるのに役立っています。

2023年12月、カナダのモントリオール大学の科学者チームは、Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc.と共同で、生体適合プラスチックを使用し、3Dプリンティングと射出成形を組み合わせて作製したブラキセラピー用間質性キャップの開発について詳述した研究論文を発表しました。

運用とメンテナンスの課題

マイクロ射出成形機は、何百もの異なる精密部品を備えた高度に洗練された装置です。これらの機械に投資することを選択したプラスチックメーカーは、購入、セットアップ、メンテナンスを含め、高額な資本支出を予算化しなければなりません。マイクロ射出成形機は、従来のプラスチック射出成形機に比べてサイクルタイムが非常に速いため、エネルギー消費量もかなり多くなります。高コストのもう一つの要因は、操作とメンテナンスに熟練工が必要なことです。機械メーカーの中には、射出成形機の操作を許可される前に、従業員に公式トレーニングを受けさせるところもあります。

目次

第1章 調査手法と調査範囲

第2章 定義と概要

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 市場力学

• 影響要因
  • 促進要因
    • 世界の自動車生産の回復
    • 生体適合医療機器の開発の進展
  • 抑制要因
    • 運用とメンテナンスの課題
  • 機会
  • 影響分析

第5章 産業分析

• ポーターのファイブフォース分析
• サプライチェーン分析
• 価格分析
• 規制分析
• ロシア・ウクライナ戦争影響分析
• DMIの見解

第6章 COVID-19分析

第7章 素材別

• 液晶ポリマー（LCP）
• ポリエーテルエーテルケトン（PEEK）
• ポリカーボネート（PC）
• ポリエチレン（PE）
• ポリオキシメチレン（POM）
• その他

第8章 用途別

• 自動車
• エレクトロニクス
• 医療用
• 光学
• その他

第9章 地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
  • メキシコ
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • 英国
  • フランス
  • イタリア
  • スペイン
  • その他欧州
• 南米
  • ブラジル
  • アルゼンチン
  • その他南米
• アジア太平洋
  • 中国
  • インド
  • 日本
  • オーストラリア
  • その他アジア太平洋地域
• 中東・アフリカ

第10章 競合情勢

• 競合シナリオ
• 市況/シェア分析
• M&A分析

第11章 企業プロファイル

• Accu-Mold
  • 会社概要
  • 製品ポートフォリオと説明
  • 財務概要
  • 主な発展
• Paragon Medical
• SMC Ltd.
• Spectrum Plastics Group
• Isometric Micro Molding
• Makuta, Inc.
• PreciKam
• MTD Micro Molding
• Microdyne Plastics Inc.
• Movacolor

第12章 付録

Overview

Global Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market reached US$ 1.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 2.8 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

During the forecast period, advancements in micro injection technology will be a primary factor in driving market growth. In November 2023, Milacron, a U.S. manufacturer of plastic manufacturing machinery, announced the launch of a new, fully automatic, precision micro injection molding model in partnership with FANUC, the provider of industrial automation solutions.

Ongoing shifts in the global manufacturing will most probably lead to difficult conditions for the future growth of the global market. Overall manufacturing growth in China, one of the biggest demand generators, has slowed in recent years, whereas, other countries like India are yet to full step up. It will create a brief period of reduced growth for the micro injection molded plastic market.

Dynamics

Recovery of Global Automotive Production

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the global automotive sector has recovered remarkably well. Production data from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) indicates that for 2023, the first full year of the post-pandemic period, nearly 93.5 million passenger and commercial vehicles were produced, representing a 10% increase from the previous year. A lot of this growth has also been due to the surge in electric vehicle production.

Automotive manufacturers are currently replacing steel and aluminum alloys with plastic composites in order to reduce vehicular weight and improve fuel economy. The trend has been carried forward in electric vehicles, with automakers seeking to extend battery range. An overall improvement in consumer sentiment is leading to a surge in automotive production, which in turn, will generate renewed demand for micro injection molded plastics.

Ongoing Development of Bio-Compatible Medical Equipment

Imbibing the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical equipment manufacturers have accelerated the development of bio-compatible plastics, to prevent issues of sking allergies and rashes which were encountered during emergency treatment of COVID-19 patients. Advances in new micro injection methods are also helping to hasten the development of new bio-compatible medical equipment.

In December 2023, a team of scientists from University of Montreal in Canada in collaboration with Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc., published a research paper detailing the development of interstitial caps for brachytherapy made from bio-compatible plastics and fabricated from a combination of 3D printing and injection molding.

Operational and Maintenance Challenges

Micro injection molding machines are highly sophisticated pieces of equipment with hundreds of different precision parts. Plastic producers choosing to invest in these machines must budget for high capital outlays, including for purchase, setup and maintenance. The machines have a much faster cycle time and hence consume significantly more energy than other traditional plastic injection molding machines. Another factor contributing to the high costs is the requirement of skilled personnel for operation and maintenance. Some machine makers even require employees to undergo official training before they are allowed to operate the injection molding machinery.

Segment Analysis

The global micro injection molded plastic market is segmented based on material, application and region.

Development of Electric Vehicles Will Propel Demand from the Automotive Industry

As the global automotive industry increasingly switches to electric vehicles, the demand for precision-molded plastic components will increase significantly. With major brands like Volkswagen announcing a shift towards an all-electric portfolio by 2035 and EV-sceptical companies like Toyota developing their own models, the industry will become a major demand source for injection molded plastics.

The field of consumer electronics will also witness a rise in plastics demand, especially due to the advent of flexible display screens. Since flexible displays will require casings with bendable form factor, the usage of injection molding for developing new cases. The consumer electronics sector will also become a leading demand source for micro injection molded plastics in the upcoming years.

Geographical Penetration

Asia-Pacific Poised for Significant Growth During the Forecast Period

The automotive and consumer electronic industries will be the chief sources of growth for micro injection molded plastic market during the forecast period. China will remain the largest domestic markets for these plastics, especially as it becomes the largest automotive exporter. A key advantage for Chinese end-users is the large production capacity of local plastics producers, which helps to keep down input costs.

A major trend that could accelerate during the forecast period is the pursuance of 'China + 1' strategy by multinational corporations looking to de-risk their supply chains away from China. Countries like Vietnam and India have received significant influx of investment in electronics manufacturing. Over the next few years, it will gradually lead to a diversification of demand for micro injection molded plastics in the region.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic created a limited period of uncertainty for the global market. Demand from the automotive and optics industries witnessed dramatic declines, as it was affected by pandemic lockdowns due to labor shortages and production disruptions. Medical equipment manufacturers, however, created a surge in demand, especially for producing intricate components for breathing apparatus and ventilators.

The overall global demand underwent a steady recovery in the post-pandemic period, with the automotive industry leading a strong resurgence. However, energy price volatility in wake of the Russia-Ukraine war created a brief period of uncertainty for the market. It is unlikely that this will alter the growth trajectory of the global market during the forecast period.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The war in Ukraine hampered the ability of Russia to source the latest micro injection molding machinery for the production of various military components. Russia is heavily reliant on South Korea and Japan for precision machine tools. Western sanctions haven't disrupted the overall demand for micro injection molded plastics, especially as the entire Russian economy has shifted to war production mode.

The only major challenge currently facing the country is the lack of support expertise and spare parts for plastic micro injection molding machinery. The Russian government has officially legalized the concept of parallel imports, allowing local companies to import parts and assembled machinery through the grey market.

By Material

• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polyoxymethylene (POM)
• Others

By Application

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Medical
• Optics
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In December 2023, Nissha Medical Technologies Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of medical equipment, acquired a majority stake in Isometric Intermediate LLC, a micro injection molded plastics producer to develop a new line of injection molded medical plastic components.
• In January 2024, Arterex, a medical device contract manufacturer, announced the purchase of U.S.-based injection molding company Micromold along with the shifting of its production to Mexico.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Accu-Mold, Paragon Medical, SMC Ltd., Spectrum Plastics Group, Isometric Micro Molding, Makuta, Inc., PreciKam, MTD Micro Molding, Microdyne Plastics Inc and Movacolor.

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Target Audience 2024

• Automotive Manufacturing Companies
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Table of Contents

1.Methodology and Scope

• 1.1.Research Methodology
• 1.2.Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2.Definition and Overview

3.Executive Summary

• 3.1.Snippet by Material
• 3.2.Snippet by Application
• 3.3.Snippet by Region

4.Dynamics

• 4.1.Impacting Factors
  • 4.1.1.Drivers
    • 4.1.1.1.Recovery of Global Automotive Production
    • 4.1.1.2.Ongoing Development of Bio-compatible Medical Equipment
  • 4.1.2.Restraints
    • 4.1.2.1.Operational and Maintenance Challenges
  • 4.1.3.Opportunity
  • 4.1.4.Impact Analysis

5.Industry Analysis

• 5.1.Porter's Five Force Analysis
• 5.2.Supply Chain Analysis
• 5.3.Pricing Analysis
• 5.4.Regulatory Analysis
• 5.5.Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis
• 5.6.DMI Opinion

6.COVID-19 Analysis

• 6.1.Analysis of COVID-19
  • 6.1.1.Scenario Before COVID-19
  • 6.1.2.Scenario During COVID-19
  • 6.1.3.Scenario Post COVID-19
• 6.2.Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
• 6.3.Demand-Supply Spectrum
• 6.4.Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
• 6.5.Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
• 6.6.Conclusion

7.By Material

• 7.1.Introduction
  • 7.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 7.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Material
• 7.2.Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)*
  • 7.2.1.Introduction
  • 7.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
• 7.3.Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
• 7.4.Polycarbonate (PC)
• 7.5.Polyethylene (PE)
• 7.6.Polyoxymethylene (POM)
• 7.7.Others

8.By Application

• 8.1.Introduction
  • 8.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 8.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
• 8.2.Automotive*
  • 8.2.1.Introduction
  • 8.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
• 8.3.Electronics
• 8.4.Medical
• 8.5.Optics
• 8.6.Others

9.By Region

• 9.1.Introduction
  • 9.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
  • 9.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
• 9.2.North America
  • 9.2.1.Introduction
  • 9.2.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.2.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 9.2.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.2.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.2.5.1.U.S.
    • 9.2.5.2.Canada
    • 9.2.5.3.Mexico
• 9.3.Europe
  • 9.3.1.Introduction
  • 9.3.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.3.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 9.3.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.3.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.3.5.1.Germany
    • 9.3.5.2.UK
    • 9.3.5.3.France
    • 9.3.5.4.Italy
    • 9.3.5.5.Spain
    • 9.3.5.6.Rest of Europe
• 9.4.South America
  • 9.4.1.Introduction
  • 9.4.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.4.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 9.4.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.4.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.4.5.1.Brazil
    • 9.4.5.2.Argentina
    • 9.4.5.3.Rest of South America
• 9.5.Asia-Pacific
  • 9.5.1.Introduction
  • 9.5.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.5.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 9.5.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
  • 9.5.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
    • 9.5.5.1.China
    • 9.5.5.2.India
    • 9.5.5.3.Japan
    • 9.5.5.4.Australia
    • 9.5.5.5.Rest of Asia-Pacific
• 9.6.Middle East and Africa
  • 9.6.1.Introduction
  • 9.6.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
  • 9.6.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Material
  • 9.6.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

10.Competitive Landscape

• 10.1.Competitive Scenario
• 10.2.Market Positioning/Share Analysis
• 10.3.Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

11.Company Profiles

• 11.1.Accu-Mold*
  • 11.1.1.Company Overview
  • 11.1.2.Product Portfolio and Description
  • 11.1.3.Financial Overview
  • 11.1.4.Key Developments
• 11.2.Paragon Medical
• 11.3.SMC Ltd.
• 11.4.Spectrum Plastics Group
• 11.5.Isometric Micro Molding
• 11.6.Makuta, Inc.
• 11.7.PreciKam
• 11.8.MTD Micro Molding
• 11.9.Microdyne Plastics Inc.
• 11.10.Movacolor

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12.Appendix

• 12.1.About Us and Services
• 12.2.Contact Us