Global Thermoformed Plastic Market Size & Outlook

The thermoformed plastic industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,659.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of the worldwide thermoformed plastic industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$14,790.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20,659.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global thermoformed plastic market highlights

  • The global thermoformed plastic market generated a revenue of USD 14,790.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 20,659.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 4.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polypropylene (pp) accounted for a revenue of USD 3,246.4 million in 2023.
  • Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) 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, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 14,790.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20,659.8 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolypropylene (pp)
Fastest growing segmentPolymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Historical data covered2019 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), Bio-degradable polymers, Polyethylene (PE), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Poly vinyl chloride (PVC), High impact polystyrene (HIPS), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 16.9% of the global thermoformed plastic market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,202.5 million by 2030.

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Polypropylene (pp) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 21.95% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global thermoformed plastic market based on polymethyl methacrylate (pmma), bio-degradable polymers, polyethylene (pe), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), poly vinyl chloride (pvc), high impact polystyrene (hips), polystyrene (ps), polypropylene (pp) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2019 to 2030.


  • Global Thermoformed Plastic Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030)
    • Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
    • Bio-degradable polymers
    • Polyethylene (PE)
    • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
    • Poly vinyl chloride (PVC)
    • High impact polystyrene (HIPS)
    • Polystyrene (PS)
    • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Global Thermoformed Plastic Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030)
    • Plug assist forming
    • Thick gauge thermoforming
    • Thin gauge thermoforming
    • Vacuum snapback
  • Global Thermoformed Plastic Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030)
    • Healthcare & medical
    • Food packaging
    • Electrical & electronics
    • Automotive
    • Construction
    • Consumer goods & appliances

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

Top 10 countries: Thermoformed plastic market size, 2023 (US$M)

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

Thermoformed plastic market: Opportunity assessment by country

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

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

Product 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 2,057.6 2,108.4 2,266.6 2,377.0 2,493.2 2,615.7 2,745.4 2,879.1 3,019.9 3,168.2 3,325.4 3,487.4 4.9%
Europe 2,905.9 2,953.3 3,148.8 3,275.1 3,407.1 3,545.1 3,690.5 3,838.5 3,993.2 4,154.9 4,325.3 4,498.8 4.1%
Asia Pacific 5,532.0 5,703.6 6,169.2 6,509.4 6,869.8 7,251.4 7,658.0 8,080.3 8,527.6 9,001.4 9,506.0 10,030.4 5.6%
Latin America 662.9 669.6 708.9 731.4 754.2 777.0 800.2 822.4 844.4 866.1 887.8 907.9 2.7%
MEA 1,057.4 1,080.4 1,158.0 1,210.9 1,266.4 1,324.7 1,386.4 1,449.6 1,516.1 1,585.9 1,659.7 1,735.4 4.6%
Overall 12,215.9 12,515.2 13,451.4 14,103.8 14,790.7 15,514.0 16,280.4 17,069.9 17,901.3 18,776.6 19,704.2 20,659.9 4.9%

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