Thermoformed Plastics Market to Reach Valuation of USD 17.2 Billion by 2028 – Growth in Demand for Bio-Based TPE Drives the Market

Vantage Market Research

Dec 21, 2022

In terms of revenue, the Global Thermoformed Plastics Market is expected to reach USD 17.2 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 5.9% from 2022 to 2028.

The global market for Thermoformed Plastics is driven by increased demand for Thermoformed Plasticss. The market for Thermoformed Plasticss is expanding due to the exponential growth of the automobile industry, led by fast urbanization and the rise in consumer disposable income. The manufacturers of airbags, window trims, cowl panels, seals, and air duct components heavily rely on thermoplastic polymers. Thermoformed Plasticss are frequently used in construction because of their exceptional characteristics. In addition, it has numerous decorative uses, including pipes, doors, windows, and insulating panels. In the healthcare industry, Thermoformed Plasticss are also used in different medical devices, including catheters, grips for surgical instruments, medication delivery tubes, and other implants, which considerably contributes to their explosive demand.

Key Highlights from Report

· Among Types, the Styrenic block copolymers sector dominated the market due to growing consumer demand from different industries, including automotive, electrical & electronics, medical, construction, footwear, and others.

· In terms of the End Use Industry, the Automotive segment accounted for the highest revenue in the coming years. This growth is attributed to the surge in the need for lightweight cars from the world's increasing population base.

· Geographically, North America held the largest market share in 2021 and is likely to be the most profitable market in the forecast period. This surge results from increased demand for Thermoformed Plastics across many sectors in this area, including packaging, automotive, medical, and other industries.

Market Dynamics

Due to their favorable effects on the environment, bio-based Thermoformed Plasticss are becoming more and more popular in numerous industries. In addition to offering innumerable advantages, including chemical resistance, UV rays, oxidation, and others, these materials can be reformed &reshaped, which is a helpful element for minimizing waste and produces a high demand from end-users. In the manufacturing of household appliances and medical equipment, among other uses, bio-based TPEs are used in the medical and consumer goods sectors. The use of Thermoformed Plasticss will increase due to the increased demand for appliances worldwide, particularly consumer goods such as wires & cables, small kitchen appliances, and tubes. As a result, the market for Thermoformed Plasticss will be driven by the growing bio-based TPE industry over the forecast period.

Furthermore, owing to various crucial characteristics, including thermal stability, smoothness, and resistance to wear and abrasion, the use of Thermoformed Plasticss is expanding across numerous sectors. The expansion of the global market has been impacted recently by increased usage in several industries, including construction, consumer goods, electronics, and footwear. Since Thermoformed Plasticss became a competitive alternative to glass, PVC, natural or synthetic rubber, or other commonly produced material, their market has risen. As a result, the need for Thermoformed Plasticss is growing due to the significant growth of the end-use industries.

North America Thermoformed Plastics market is likely to observe significant market growth with the highest CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) during the forecast period. The growing manufacturing sector will be the primary driver of the need for Thermoformed Plastics compounds in the automotive, electrical and electronics, packaging, and industrial machinery industries. The market in this area has the most consumers and is expanding at the highest rate during the projection period. China and India are the fastest-evolving economies in this area and are already two of the world's largest producers.

The Global Thermoformed Plastics Market is Segmented as follows

  • Plastic Type
    • Polyethylene
    • Polypropylene
    • Polystyrene
    • Polyvinyl Chloride
    • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
    • Biodegradable Polymers
    • Other Plastic Types
  • Technology
    • Vacuum Forming
    • Pressure Forming
    • Twin-Sheet Thermoforming
  • Application
    • Packaging
    • Automotive
    • Food Service
    • Healthcare
    • Other Applications
  • Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa

List of the Key Players of the Global Thermoformed Plastics Market is

Fabri-Kal Corp. (U.S.), Pactiv LLC (U.S.), Amcor Ltd. (Australia), Berry Global Inc. (U.S.), D&W Fine Pack LLC (U.S.), Genpak LLC (U.S.), Dart Container Corp. (U.S.), Sabert Corporation (U.S.), Anchor Packaging (U.S.), Sonoco Products Company (U.S.), C.M. Packaging (Netherlands)

The Global Thermoformed Plastics Market Scope can be Tabulated as below

Parameter Details
Market Size Provided for Years 2017 - 2030
Base Year 2022
Historic Years 2017 - 2021
Forecast Years 2023 - 2030
Segments Covered
  • Plastic Type
    • Polyethylene
    • Polypropylene
    • Polystyrene
    • Polyvinyl Chloride
    • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
    • Biodegradable Polymers
    • Other Plastic Types
  • Technology
    • Vacuum Forming
    • Pressure Forming
    • Twin-Sheet Thermoforming
  • Application
    • Packaging
    • Automotive
    • Food Service
    • Healthcare
    • Other Applications
  • Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
Regions & Counties Covered
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexic
  • Eurpe
    • U.K
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest Of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Suth Korea
    • South East Asia
    • Rest Of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest Of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC Cuntries
    • South Africa
    • Rest Of Middle East & Africa
Companies Covered
  • Fabri-Kal Corp. (U.S.)
  • Pactiv LLC (U.S.)
  • Amcor Ltd. (Australia)
  • Berry Global Inc. (U.S.)
  • D&W Fine Pack LLC (U.S.)
  • Genpak LLC (U.S.)
  • Dart Container Corp. (U.S.)
  • Sabert Corporation (U.S.)
  • Anchor Packaging (U.S.)
  • Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
  • C.M. Packaging (Netherlands)
Report Coverage Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and North America, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis

Thermoformed Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by plasric-type (PP, Polystyrene, PET, PE), by thermoforming type (Vacuum Forming, Pressure Forming, Mechanical Forming), by thickness (Thin Gauge, Thick Gauge), by end-use industry (Food & Agricultural Packaging, Consumer Goods & Appliances, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Construction), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America) - Global Industry Assessment (2016 - 2021) & Forecast (2022 - 2028)