Global Plastic Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global plastic market size was estimated at USD 647,358.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 962,560.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$647,358.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$962,560.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global plastic market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global plastic market highlights

  • The global plastic market generated a revenue of USD 647,358.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 962,560.9 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 4.6% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene (pe) accounted for a revenue of USD 165,878.2 million in 2024.
  • Epoxy Polymers 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 2024.
  • Country-wise, Australia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 647,358.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 962,560.9 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPolyethylene (pe)
Fastest growing segmentEpoxy Polymers
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polystyrene (PS), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO), Epoxy Polymers, Liquid Crystal Polymers, Polyether ether ketone (PEEK), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyamide (PA), Polysulfone (PSU), Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 16.7% of the global plastic market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, Australia is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 12,975.4 million by 2033.

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Global plastic market outlook

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Polyethylene (pe) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 25.62% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global plastic market based on polyethylene (pe), polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (pu), polyvinyl chloride (pvc), polyethylene terephthalate (pet), polystyrene (ps), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), polybutylene terephthalate (pbt), polyphenylene oxide (ppo), epoxy polymers, liquid crystal polymers, polyether ether ketone (peek), polycarbonate (pc), polyamide (pa), polysulfone (psu), polyphenylsulfone (ppsu) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Plastic Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Polyethylene (PE)
    • Polypropylene (PP)
    • Polyurethane (PU)
    • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
    • Polystyrene (PS)
    • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
    • Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
    • Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)
    • Epoxy Polymers
    • Liquid Crystal Polymers
    • Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
    • Polycarbonate (PC)
    • Polyamide (PA)
    • Polysulfone (PSU)
    • Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
    • Others
  • Global Plastic End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Packaging
    • Construction
    • Electricals & Electronics
    • Automotive
    • Medical Devices
    • Agriculture
    • Furniture & Bedding
    • Consumer Goods
    • Utility
    • Others
  • Global Plastic Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Injection Molding
    • Blow Molding
    • Roto Molding
    • Compression Molding
    • Casting
    • Themroforming
    • Extrusion
    • Calendering
    • Others

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