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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