Global Plastics Market Size By Type, By End-User, By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Plastics Market Size And Forecast

Plastics Market size was valued at USD 525.24 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 675.71 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2021 to 2028.

The increased prevalence of demand in key end-use sectors, as well as a shift in a trend toward glass and metal alternatives, are driving the expansion of the Plastics Market. The Global Plastics Market research offers a comprehensive assessment of the industry for the projection period. The Global Plastics Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Plastics Market Definition

Plastics are a variety of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic substances that may be molded into solid things and are bendable. Plasticity is a common property of all materials that allows them to deform irreversibly without breaking; nevertheless, in the case of moldable polymers, this occurs to such an extent that their name is derived from this ability. Plastics are organic polymers with a high molecular mass that may or may not contain additional components. They are mostly synthetic and manufactured from petrochemicals, however, there are a variety of sustainable alternatives, such as polylactic acid from corn or cellulosics from cotton linters. A third of plastic is used in packaging in industrialized economies, and nearly the same amount is used in buildings for piping, plumbing, and vinyl siding.

Automobiles, furniture, and toys are among the other applications. Plastic is utilized in a variety of ways in developing countries; for example, packaging accounts for 42% of India’s usage. Around 50 kilograms of plastic is generated per person every year around the world, with production doubling every ten years. With the introduction of polymer implants and other medical devices produced at least partially from plastic, plastics have a wide range of applications in the medical profession. The plastics business produces polymer materials, also known as plastics, and provides services in plastics to a variety of industries, including packaging, construction, electronics, aerospace, and transportation. It’s associated with the chemical industry.

Mineral oil is also a component of the petrochemical sector because it is a major component of polymers. Plastics engineering, in addition to plastics production, is an essential aspect of the industrial sector. Engineering plastic is employed as a raw material in this industry because it has higher mechanical and thermal qualities than the more commonly used commodity plastics. The plastics sector is being fueled by increased production activities in numerous industries such as building, transportation, and textile, among others, as a result of the growing population. Furthermore, plastics are being employed as a metal substitute in the vehicle industry to improve fuel efficiency and promote green energy, which is assisting market expansion.

Global Plastics Market Overview

The increased prevalence of demand in key end-use sectors, as well as a shift in the trend toward glass and metal alternatives, are driving the expansion of the Plastics Market. However, the market’s expansion is hampered by volatile raw material prices. Over the forecast period, rising plastic use in the construction, automotive, and electrical, and electronics industries are expected to drive market expansion. Plastic is being used as a substitute for metals, such as aluminum and steel, in the fabrication of automobile components as a result of regulations aimed at reducing gross vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and, eventually, reduce carbon emissions. The construction industry’s expansion in emerging economies such as Brazil, China, India, and Mexico has helped to feed demand for plastics.

Increased foreign investment in certain domestic construction sectors as a result of loosening FDI regulations and demand for stronger public and industrial infrastructure can be linked to the market’s growth. Growing population, combined with fast urbanization and industrialization in emerging countries, has pushed federal governments to expand construction spending to meet rising infrastructure demands. Government spending on infrastructure and construction, notably in China and India, will stimulate demand for plastic in these applications. Construction industries are expected to increase demand for plastic in insulation, pipelines, cables, floorings, windows, storage tanks, and other applications due to stringent laws governing depletion and recyclability of conventional materials such as metal and wood.

In comparison to metals or wood, polymer fittings are often fairly basic and straightforward to install, with a wide range of color choices contributing to their aesthetic appeal. When compared to metals, plastics have an 85 percent lower specific gravity. When employed in the automotive and construction industries, they allow for weight savings of up to 80% and cost savings of 30% to 50% on individual components. However, the slowing or halting of production activity in response to the coronavirus pandemic is having a detrimental impact on plastic demand in a variety of end-use industries, including automotive, packaging, utility, and consumer products.

Furthermore, rising COVID-19 positive cases around the world are boosting demand for plastic in medical devices as testing equipment, ventilators, gloves, syringes, surgical trays, and medical bags. Over the forecast period, the market is likely to be driven by rising automotive production and, as a result, a rise in plastic usage in automotive component manufacturing as a result of regulatory policies about vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. When compared to traditional materials like metals or rubber, plastics can save fuel in-vehicle applications since they are lighter and denser. There has been a significant demand for the items as a replacement for metals and ferrous alloys in a variety of industries, including consumer goods, automotive, and industrial machinery, for the past decade.

Various factors, such as end consumers’ ever-growing demands in terms of product specification and variety, are influencing consumption dynamics and creating market criticality. Other elements that influence industry trends include sociopolitical, production process, and feedstock availability events. As a result, during the projection period, demand for plastics for use in mobile phones will rise. Plastics are also used in consumer electronic products such as washing machines, smart TVs, and other such items. Plastics are being used more frequently in consumer devices, which is causing a surge in demand in the plastics sector.

Global Plastics MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Plastics Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, End-User, and Geography.

Plastics Market, By Type

• Polyethylene• Polypropylene• Polyvinyl Chloride• Others

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, and Others. In recent years, polyethylene accounted for the highest share of the revenue. Containers and bottles, plastic bags, plastic films, and geomembranes are just a few examples of where it’s employed. It has a wide range of applications. PE polymers are classified into three categories based on their molecular weightHDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE. PE polymers of low molecular weight are used in lubricants, mid molecular weight polymers are utilized as wax miscible with paraffin, and high molecular weight polymers are employed in the plastic sector.

Plastics Market, By End-User

• Packaging• Automotive• Infrastructure & Construction• Consumer Goods• Others

Based on End-User, the market is segmented into Packaging, Automotive, Infrastructure & Construction, Consumer Goods, and Others. Packaging is a high-potential, low-penetration end-use segment. In addition, the introduction of bio-based plastic has had a considerable impact on food, pharmaceutical, and beverage packaging. Beverages, consumer products, appliances, toys, and clothes are increasingly packaged with plastics like Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polycarbonates (PC). Appliance packaging is likely to provide lucrative growth possibilities for the industry. Over the projected period, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the packaging sector is expected to be moderate.

Plastics Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

Based on regional analysis, the Global Plastics Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Plastic consumption in the automotive, construction, packaging, and electrical and electronics industries is likely to rise as the industrial sector expands. In recent years, India and China have seen a surge in car production as a result of technology transfer from Western markets. India has a robust chemical manufacturing industry, which helps it produce more plastic. Rapid urbanization, rising economic conditions, and increasing infrastructure developments are all contributing to Asia Plastics Market growth.

Key Players

The “Global Plastics Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are BASF SE, SABIC, Dow Inc., DuPont de Nemours, Inc, Evonik Industries, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd, Arkema, Celanese Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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