The industry has faced considerable challenges, largely resulting from the globalisation of its customers and competitors. This is compounded by changing needs of customers – with technology and flexible supply demands rising rapidly.

This report assesses the scale and structure of the European thermoplastic injection moulding industry

Market scope

For the analysis of end-use market demand the following segments are reviewed:

• Packaging
• Automotive
• Electrical goods
• Housewares
• Building
• Furniture
• Toys
• Other injection moulding

Polymer scope

Nearly all thermoplastics can be injection moulded. This analysis provides market data for the following materials:

• LDPE
• HDPE
• PP
• PVC
• PS
• ABS
• PBT
• PET
• PA
• PC
• Others (combines other engineering thermoplastics and TPEs).
• Feedstock from recycled polymers is considered separately.

The study covers the injection moulding industry in Europe (EU28+3 defined as members of the European Union plus Norway, Switzerland and Iceland).