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Global Automotive Plastics Market: By Product: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Others; By Process; By Application; Regional Analysis; Historical Market and Forecast (2018-2028); Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; Industry Events and Developments
Global Automotive Plastics Market Outlook
The global automotive plastics market reached a value of about USD 21.01 billion in 2021. The industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of about 7.95% in the forecast period of 2023-2028 to reach a value of around USD 33.25 billion by 2027.
Asia Pacific to be a Significant Regional Market for Automotive Plastics
The Asia Pacific accounts for one of the largest shares of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars. The region is the hub for foreign investments and booming industrial sectors, mainly because of the low-cost labour, easy availability of raw materials, increased adoption of modern technologies, innovations, and easy availability of inexpensive lands. India, China, South Korea, and Japan are the major countries in the region.
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China is the largest automotive plastics market for passenger cars in the Asia Pacific, owing to the presence of major automobile companies. India is one of the leading passenger vehicles manufacturing hubs, making it a lucrative market for automotive plastics. Despite pandemic and supply chain issues, total passenger vehicle sales in India climbed by 11.4% in January 2020, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Growing middle-class population, industrialisation, rising disposable income, and changing lifestyles are expected to drive the demand for passenger vehicles, providing various growth prospects to the automotive plastics market for passenger cars in China. Strong government support and increased government investment are also moving the region's automotive industry forward, which is expected to stimulate demand for the product in the region.
During the anticipated period, the automotive plastics market in North America is expected to rise significantly. The region’s stringent regulatory scenario targets a decline in automotive emission, spurring the adoption of high-performance plastics over conventional metals to reduce vehicle weight. The increasing iron and steel prices are also expected to foster the demand for plastics in automobiles. The growing demand for electric vehicles in North America is expected to promote growth opportunities to the region.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the automotive industry has been one of the hardest hit industries, as movement restrictions and work from home routines decreased demand for new vehicles and aftermarket spares. However, the automotive sector is expected to post a healthy recovery in 2021, although reaching pre-pandemic status would still take some time. Nonetheless, this will enable higher opportunities for automotive plastic sales compared to those registered in the last five years.
Automotive Plastics: Market Segmentation
Automotive plastics refers to the type of synthetic material that is recyclable, sturdy, scratch-resistant, abrasion-resistant, reduces vibration and noise, and enables the design, manufacturing, and integration of components in automobiles. Dashboards, fuel systems, bumpers, seats, liquid reservoirs, body panels, under-bonnet parts, interior trim, electrical components, exterior trim, lighting, and upholstery are examples of automotive plastics employed.
On the basis of product, the industry can be categorised into:
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- Polyamide (PA)
- Others
The process for these automotive plastics includes:
- Injection Moulding
- Blow Moulding
- Thermoforming
- Others
The applications of the product can be categorised into:
- Powertrain
- Electrical Components
- Interior Furnishings
- Exterior Furnishings
- Under-the-Hood Components
- Chassis
Based on regions, the industry can be divided into:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Adoption of Lightweight Materials Due to Stringent Emission Boosting the Market Growth
Several governments have enacted strict automobile pollution and fuel economy rules. These laws have driven automakers to employ more lightweight materials, such as plastics, in their vehicles. Advanced plastics materials improve a vehicle's fuel economy while also ensuring safety and performance, propelling the global automotive plastics industry forward. Major factors driving the growth of the automotive plastics market include maximum bulk reduction possibilities and improved vehicle design and aesthetics. The growing use of plastics in powertrain engineering is likely to drive market expansion. Over the forecast period, rising product demand from the automobile industry for usage in refrigeration insulation, interior trimmings, and seat cushioning is predicted to enhance demand. Rising demand for fuel efficiency, greater comfort, and sustainable materials for automotive components are key factors driving the adoption of automotive plastics in the conventional cars segment. The rapid adoption of electric road vehicles and the application of polymers in automobiles are transforming the global automotive sector. The electrification of the vehicle fleet has been accelerating the demand for polymers for the last few years, with impetus from regulatory incentives, the development of inexpensive electric vehicles, and changing consumer perceptions.
Key Industry Players in the Global Automotive Plastics Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global automotive plastics market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
- BASF SE
- Covestro AG
- SABIC
- Dow Inc.
- Borealis AG
- Others
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2028 |
| Scope of the Report | Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment- Product, Process, Application, Region |
| Breakup by Product | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyamide (PA), Others |
| Breakup by Process | Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Others |
| Breakup by Application | Powertrain, Electrical Components, Interior Furnishings, Exterior Furnishings, Under-the-Hood Components, Chassis |
| Breakup by Region | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
| Market Dynamics | SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Key Indicators for Price and Demand |
| Competitive Landscape | Market Structure, Company Profiles- Company Overview, Product Portfolio, Demographic Reach and Achievements, Certifications |
| Companies Covered | BASF SE, Covestro AG, SABIC, Dow Inc., Borealis AG, Others |
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Automotive Plastics Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Automotive Plastics Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Automotive Plastics Market by Product
8.4.1 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Polypropylene (PP)
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.3 Polyurethane (PU)
8.4.3.1 Market Share
8.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
8.4.4.1 Market Share
8.4.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.5 Polyethylene (PE)
8.4.5.1 Market Share
8.4.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.6 Polycarbonate (PC)
8.4.6.1 Market Share
8.4.6.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.6.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.7 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
8.4.7.1 Market Share
8.4.7.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.7.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.8 Polyamide (PA)
8.4.8.1 Market Share
8.4.8.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.8.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.9 Others
8.5 Global Automotive Plastics Market by Process
8.5.1 Injection Molding
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Blow Molding
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Thermoforming
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.4 Others
8.6 Global Automotive Plastics Market by Application
8.6.1 Powertrain
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2 Electrical Components
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.3 Interior Furnishings
8.6.3.1 Market Share
8.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.4 Exterior Furnishings
8.6.4.1 Market Share
8.6.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.5 Under-the-Hood Components
8.6.5.1 Market Share
8.6.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.6 Chassis
8.6.6.1 Market Share
8.6.6.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.6.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7 Global Automotive Plastics Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Market Share
8.7.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Market Share
8.7.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Market Share
8.7.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Market Share
8.7.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Market Share
8.7.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9 North America Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Market Share
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Market Share
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10 Europe Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Market Share
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Market Share
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Market Share
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Market Share
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Market Share
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Market Share
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Market Share
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Market Share
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Market Share
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Market Share
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Market Share
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Automotive Plastics Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Market Share
13.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Market Share
13.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Market Share
13.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Market Share
13.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Company Profiles
16.2.1 BASF SE
16.2.1.1 Company Overview
16.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.1.4 Certifications
16.2.2 Covestro AG
16.2.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.2.4 Certifications
16.2.3 SABIC
16.2.3.1 Company Overview
16.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.3.4 Certifications
16.2.4 Dow Inc.
16.2.4.1 Company Overview
16.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4.4 Certifications
16.2.5 Borealis AG
16.2.5.1 Company Overview
16.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.5.4 Certifications
16.2.6 Others
17 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Automotive Plastics Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
2. Global Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Product (USD Million), 2018-2022
3. Global Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Product (USD Million), 2023-2028
4. Global Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Process (USD Million), 2018-2022
5. Global Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Process (USD Million), 2023-2028
6. Global Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2022
7. Global Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2023-2028
8. Global Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2022
9. Global Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2023-2028
10. North America Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2022
11. North America Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2023-2028
12. Europe Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2022
13. Europe Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2023-2028
14. Asia Pacific Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2022
15. Asia Pacific Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2023-2028
16. Latin America Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2022
17. Latin America Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2023-2028
18. Middle East and Africa Automotive Plastics Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2022
19. Middle East and Africa Automotive Plastics Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2023-2028
20. Global Automotive Plastics Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2021, the global automotive plastics market attained a value of nearly USD 21.01 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.95% between 2023 and 2028.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028 to reach USD 33.25 billion by 2027.
The major drivers of the market include the industrialisation, maximum bulk reduction possibilities and improved vehicle design, growing use of plastics in powertrain engineering, greater comfort, and sustainable materials, rapid adoption of electric road vehicles and the application of polymers in automobiles, and changing consumer perceptions.
Adoption of lightweight materials due to stringent emission and fuel economy regulations and government initiatives are the key industry trends propelling the growth of the market.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The major products in the industry include Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), and Polyamide (PA), among others.
The process in the industry includes injection moulding, blow moulding, and thermoforming, among others.
The product finds wide applications in powertrain, electrical components, interior furnishings, exterior furnishings, and under-the-hood components, among chassis.
The major players in the industry are BASF SE, Covestro AG, SABIC, Dow Inc., and Borealis AG, among others.
Analyst Review
The global automotive plastics market attained a value of USD 21.01 billion in 2021, driven by the adoption of lightweight materials due to stringent emission and fuel economy regulations. Aided by the improved vehicle design and rapid adoption of electric road vehicles, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.95%. The market is projected to reach USD 33.25 billion by 2027.
EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. Based on product, the industry can be divided into acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and polyamide (PA), among others. The product finds wide applications in powertrain, electrical components, interior furnishings, exterior furnishings, and under-the-hood components, among chassis. The major regional markets for automotive plastics are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The key players in the above market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, SABIC, Dow Inc., and Borealis AG, among others.
EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.
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