| Product Code: ETC298749 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United Kingdom import trend for the molded plastics market experienced a decline, with a growth rate of -1.1% compared to the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at 1.76%. This decrease in import momentum could be attributed to shifting demand patterns or evolving trade policies impacting market stability.
The molded plastics market includes plastic products manufactured through molding processes such as injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion. These plastics are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, packaging, construction, and consumer goods.
The UK molded plastics market growth is driven by demand from automotive, packaging, and consumer goods sectors, advancements in polymer technologies, and applications in lightweight and durable products. Market dynamics include recycling initiatives, innovations in injection molding processes, and regulatory shifts towards sustainable materials.
In the Molded Plastics Market, challenges revolve around enhancing material performance and design flexibility for automotive, electronics, and consumer goods applications. Addressing material selection and moldability demands engineering-grade resins and precision molding technologies. Market dynamics influenced by lightweighting trends and product customization further drive the adoption of injection-molded components and thermoformed plastics, emphasizing cost-effective manufacturing solutions and supply chain resilience to meet evolving customer demands and competitive pressures in the UK manufacturing sector.
Government policies in the UK support plastic waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and sustainable plastic materials in the molded plastics market. Regulatory frameworks cover plastic packaging regulations, single-use plastic bans, and material recycling targets to minimize plastic pollution and promote recycling infrastructure.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainability and recyclability of plastic products |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to innovative product development in the molded plastics market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to plastic waste management and environmental concerns |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction & Infrastructure, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics & Electrical, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of recycled or biodegradable plastic materials in the market |
8.2 Investment in research and development for eco-friendly plastic solutions |
8.3 Percentage of market share held by innovative molded plastic products |
8.4 Number of new product launches in the molded plastics market |
8.5 Growth rate of the molded plastics market in the United Kingdom |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Molded Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |