China Automotive Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The automotive plastics market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,665.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of China automotive plastics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$5,725.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,665.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.1%
Report Coverage
China

China automotive plastics market highlights

  • The China automotive plastics market generated a revenue of USD 5,725.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 8,665.1 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polypropylene (pp) was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Automotive plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 5,725.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,665.1 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolypropylene (pp)
Fastest growing segmentPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyamide (PA)
Key market players worldwideAkzo Nobel NV, Basf SE, Covestro AG, Evonik Industries AG, Adient PLC, Magna International Inc, Momentive, SABIC, Dow Inc, Hanwha, Grupo Antolin, Lear Corporation, Owens-Corning Inc, Quadrant Group, Koninklijke DSM NV, Teijin Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 18.8% of the global automotive plastics market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China automotive plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2,389.4 million by 2030.

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Polypropylene (pp) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.7% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China automotive plastics market based on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (pu), polyvinyl chloride (pvc), polyethylene (pe), polycarbonate (pc), polymethyl methacrylate (pmma), polyamide (pa) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rapidly evolving automotive industry in China is driving the demand for automotive plastics, as manufacturers strive to comply with environmental standards and governmental regulations pertaining to vehicle weight and emission levels. Plasticss are increasingly being utilized in vehicles to reduce weight, promote fuel savings, and enhance efficiency. 

The automotive plastics market in China is also poised to benefit from the government's substantial subsidies to manufacturers and favorable discounts and incentives for customers who purchase electric cars. This trend is particularly promising, given the rising popularity of electric vehicles and their potential to revolutionize the automotive industry. 

China is extremely rich in resources, such as petrochemical reserves, and is characterized by the availability of highly skilled labor. Major automotive plastics players are shifting their manufacturing facilities to China on account of rising demand for the product coupled with a favorable business environment.

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