| Product Code: ETC105268 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Feb 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The United Kingdom import trend for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) in the UK market showed a growth rate of 4.39% from 2023 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.87% for the period 2020-2024. This import momentum can be attributed to the steady demand for ABS in various industries, indicating market stability and consistent consumption patterns during this period.

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) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Additives, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the automotive industry in the UK, leading to increased demand for ABS for manufacturing vehicle parts. |
4.2.2 Rising trend of 3D printing technology in various sectors, driving the demand for ABS filaments. |
4.2.3 Increasing usage of ABS in the electronics and electrical industry for casing and components. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in ABS production, impacting the overall production cost. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding plastic usage and recycling in the UK may pose challenges for the ABS market. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like polycarbonate and polypropylene affecting the market share of ABS. |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Appliances, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical and Electronics, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.8 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylonitrile, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Butadiene, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Styrene Monomers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Process |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Additives |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinylchloride (PVC), 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market, By Product Type |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Opaque, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Transparent, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coloured, 2022 - 2032F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of ABS in the UK market. |
8.2 Percentage of ABS recycling initiatives in the UK. |
8.3 Adoption rate of ABS in emerging applications and industries in the UK. |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Additives, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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