Plastic Market To Reach $1361.25 Billion By 2033 | CAGR: 4.4%

Plastic Market Growth & Trends

The global plastic market size is expected to reach USD 1361.25 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.4% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing automotive production and subsequent rise in plastics consumption in automotive component fabrication because of regulatory policies pertaining to vehicular weight reduction and fuel efficiency are expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Plastics facilitate fuel saving in automotive applications on account of reduced car weight and density as compared to conventional materials, such as metals or rubber. Since the last decade, there has been a substantial demand for the product as a replacement for metals and ferrous alloys across various industries, such as consumer goods, automotive, and industrial machinery.

The growth of the market criticality lies in various factors, such as the ever-increasing requirement of end-users in terms of product specification and versatility influencing consumption dynamics. Other factors, such as socio-political events, production process, and feedstock availability, also have a significant impact on industry trends. Rapidly developing construction and automobile markets in Asia Pacific are expected to increase the product demand for interiors, exteriors, and under-hood components. Its major applications include under-hood components in the automotive industry, building interiors & exteriors in the construction & infrastructure industries, and various applications in electronics and durables. The outbreak of COVID-19 has fueled product demand in the medical end-use industry.

Companies are focusing on increasing their resources and production capabilities to meet the rising demand. For instance, in April 2023, Plastics Unlimited Inc. completed a 30,000 sq. ft. expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Iowa, U.S. which offers plastic urethane molding, thermoforming, design, part trimming, and tooling. The extrusion application segment is anticipated to progress at a substantial growth rate over the forecast period. It is widely used to produce straws, hoses, pipes, and window frames. Increasing demand for these products from the packaging and construction industries is anticipated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the extrusion application segment during the forecast period.

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Plastic Market Report Highlights

• The PE segment recorded the largest revenue share of over 24.84% in 2025. Polyethylene is the most widely used plastic, available in forms such as Low-Density (LDPE), High-Density (HDPE), and Linear Low-Density (LLDPE).

• The injection molding segment recorded the largest revenue share of over 42% in 2025. Injection molding is a widely used plastic manufacturing process in which molten plastic is injected into a mold cavity, cooled, and solidified into the desired shape.

• The packaging segment recorded the largest market share of over 36.0% in 2025. The packaging segment is the largest consumer of plastics globally, driven by its lightweight, durability, and versatility.

• Asia Pacific plastic market dominated the global industry and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 45.92% in 2025 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period.

Plastic Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global plastic market report based on product, application, end use, and region:

Plastic Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Polyethylene (PE)

• Polypropylene (PP)

• Polyurethane (PU)

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• Polystyrene (PS)

• Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

• Polyamide (PA)

• Epoxy Polymers

• Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

• Polycarbonate (PC)

• Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

• Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)

• Liquid Crystal Polymers

• Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)

• Polysulfone (PSU)

• Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)

• Others

Plastic Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Injection Molding

• Extrusion

• Blow Molding

• Calendering

• Thermoforming

• Compression Molding

• Casting

• Roto Molding

• Others

Plastic End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Packaging

• Construction

• Consumer Goods

• Automotive

• Electricals & Electronics

• Utility

• Agriculture

• Medical Devices

• Furniture & Bedding

• Others

Plastic Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Poland

  • Spain

  • The Netherlands

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Portugal

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Singapore

  • Malaysia

  • Thailand

  • Indonesia

  • Vietnam

  • Australia

• Caribbean

  • Dominican Republic

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

  • Chile

  • Colombia

  • Ecuador

  • Peru

  • Costa Rica

  • Guatemala

  • Panama

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Oman

  • Kenya

  • South Africa

  • Angola

List Of Key Players Plastic Market

• BASF

• SABIC

• Dow Inc.

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

• Evonik Industries AG

• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd

• Arkema

• Celanese Corporation

• Eastman Chemical Company

• Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LLC

• Lotte Chemical Corporation

• Exxon Mobil Corporation

• Formosa Plastics Corporation

• Covestro AG

• Toray Industries, Inc.

• Mitsui & Co. Plastics Ltd.

• TEIJIN LIMITED

• INEOS Group

• Eni S.p.A.

• LG Chem

• LANXESS AG

• CHIMEI Corporation

• Huntsman International LLC

• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.