Global Plastic Compounding Market Size & Outlook

The plastic compounding industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 112,080.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.6% is expected of the worldwide plastic compounding industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$67,169.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$112,080.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global plastic compounding market highlights

  • The global plastic compounding market generated a revenue of USD 67,169.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 112,080.7 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 7.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polypropylene (pp) accounted for a revenue of USD 20,147.3 million in 2023.
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 67,169.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 112,080.7 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolypropylene (pp)
Fastest growing segmentPolyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Historical data covered2019 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyamide (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Systems (ABS), Other Product


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 18.5% of the global plastic compounding market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 866.8 million by 2030.

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Polypropylene (pp) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 29.99% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global plastic compounding market based on polyethylene (pe), polypropylene (pp), thermoplastic vulcanizates (tpv), thermoplastic polyolefins (tpo), polyvinyl chloride (pvc), polystyrene (ps), polyethylene terephthalate (pet), polybutylene terephthalate (pbt), polyamide (pa), polycarbonate (pc), acrylonitrile butadiene systems (abs), other product covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2019 to 2030.


The use of plastic compounded products in automotive applications helps reduce fuel consumption on account of their ability to reduce the density and weight of cars as compared to conventional materials such as rubber or metals. 


Increasing awareness regarding consumer safety and health hazards in various industries, such as electronics, healthcare, wire & cable, construction, and automotive, is expected to drive the global demand for plastics over the forecast period. In the automotive industry compounded plastics find application in under hood components and exteriors & interiors of automobiles. 


The increasing application of plastic compounds in the automotive industry is spurred by the demand for safe, lightweight, and inexpensive multi-utility vehicle (MUV)/sport utility vehicle (SUV) models with high fuel efficiency and an emphasis on comfort & aesthetics. The soft touch and odor-free nature of plastics allow better steering wheels, handles, and interiors in automobiles.

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Global plastic compounding market size, by regions, 2019-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Plastic compounding market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global plastic compounding market share, by product, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Plastic compounding market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global plastic compounding market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global plastic compounding market size, by regions, 2019-2030 (US$M)

Product 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 10,538.8 10,864.6 11,255.7 11,773.8 12,401.1 13,150.4 13,999.1 14,946.0 16,003.7 17,186.2 18,510.0 20,106.7 7.2%
Europe 12,828.7 13,132.8 13,512.0 14,038.2 14,687.6 15,472.7 16,364.4 17,359.4 18,470.0 19,710.5 21,105.9 22,675.5 6.4%
Asia Pacific 24,118.7 25,244.5 26,553.1 28,199.6 30,155.5 32,465.2 35,086.9 38,030.4 41,340.5 45,069.0 49,276.1 53,552.2 8.6%
Latin America 4,473.2 4,646.9 4,850.8 5,112.4 5,425.0 5,795.3 6,214.4 6,682.8 7,207.0 7,794.3 8,453.3 9,167.3 7.8%
MEA 3,997.1 4,080.4 4,182.6 4,325.5 4,500.5 4,710.3 4,944.6 5,201.1 5,481.7 5,788.7 6,124.6 6,579.0 5.6%
Overall 55,956.6 57,969.1 60,354.2 63,449.5 67,169.7 71,593.8 76,609.4 82,219.7 88,502.8 95,548.7 103,469.9 112,080.7 7.6%

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