Blow Molding Plastics Market Analysis

Global Blow Molding Plastics Market Overview

Blow Molding Plastics Market Size was valued at USD 79 Billion in 2022. The Blow Molding Plastics industry is projected to grow from USD 85 Billion in 2023 to USD 96 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). The prominent factor driving the growth of the blow molding plastics market is the rising product demand from major end-use industries that include automotive and packaging. Advancements in technologies and ongoing research & development are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Blow Molding Plastics Market Trends

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  Advancements in technologies to boost market growth

  
  

Advancements in technologies have been one of the key drivers of the blow molding plastic market in recent years. Blow molding is a manufacturing process used to produce hollow plastic parts, such as bottles, containers, and automotive components. The process involves melting plastic resin and extruding it into a tube or parison, which is then inflated to the desired shape using compressed air.

In recent years, there have been significant advancements in blow molding technology, which have improved the efficiency, quality, and versatility of the process. For example, the development of multi-layer blow molding technology has enabled the production of high-performance packaging materials with enhanced barrier properties and increased shelf life. This technology allows the incorporation of different materials in different layers, such as EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol) or nylon, which provide gas barrier properties, and PP (polypropylene) or HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which provide strength and flexibility. Another technological advancement in blow molding is the use of automation and robotics in the production process. This has led to improved efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced product quality. Automation has enabled manufacturers to produce products with greater consistency and accuracy, reducing defects and improving production yields. Therefore, such factors related to Blow Molding Plastics have enhanced the Blow Molding Plastics market CAGR across the globe in recent years.

Premix Oy, a Finnish compounding company, officially opened its first US plant on May 3, 2024, with an office just outside Charlotte, NC, that will produce electrically conductive (EC) plastic compounds and masterbatches. In an interview at Premix Group’s NPE stand, Managing Director of Premix Group Hanna Ristola said the new facility has been in the works for a couple of years. It will begin production in early 2025 with two compounding lines capable of ultimately producing roughly 45 million pounds per annum of polyethylene and polypropylene black masterbatches.

Blow Molding Plastics Market Segment Insights

Blow Molding Plastics Type Insights

The Blow Molding Plastics market segmentation, based on type, includes Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). The Polyethylene segment held the majority share in 2022 of the Blow Molding Plastics market revenue. Polyethylene is one of the most widely used materials in blow molding plastics due to its versatility, durability, and low cost. It is used to produce a wide range of products, including bottles, containers, tanks, and automotive components. Therefore, it is likely that the polyethylene segment holds a significant share of the blow molding plastics market revenue.

Blow Molding Plastics Application Insights

Based on application, the Blow Molding Plastics market segmentation includes Packaging, Automotive & Transportation, Consumables & Electronics and Building & Construction. The Packaging segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. Packaging is one of the largest and most important segments in the blow molding plastics market. Blow-molded plastic packaging is used for a variety of products, including food and beverages, personal care products, household chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The demand for plastic packaging has been driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience, portability, and durability. Therefore, it is possible that the packaging segment dominates the market and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period. these all factors for Blow Molding Plastics positively impact the market growth.

Sidel has developed the latest lightweight PET bottle and performs a design that is specifically aimed at drinkable and probiotic yogurts within a range from 65 to 150 ml, suitable both for ambient processing and cold-chain operations. The new small bottle could also be used for juice, nectar, soft drinks, isotonic, and tea. Through PET’s food-grade bottle-to-bottle recyclability and cost savings, Sidel notes can go up to 20% when switching from HDPE, and the global yogurt and probiotic market is expected to grow at 9.3% through the year 2030.

Figure 2: Blow Molding Plastics Market, by Application, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Blow Molding Plastics Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as the leading and fastest-growing region in the blow molding plastic market in recent years. The growth in the Asia-Pacific region can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for blow-molded plastic products in various end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, and construction. The region is also home to several fast-growing economies, including China, India, and Southeast Asian countries, which have been driving the demand for blow-molded plastic products. In addition, the low labor and production costs in the region have made it an attractive destination for manufacturers looking to expand their operations and increase their production capacity. This has led to the establishment of several new manufacturing facilities in the region, which has further boosted the growth of the market.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil

Figure 3: BLOW MOLDING PLASTICS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe’s Blow Molding Plastics market accounts for the third-largest market share. Europe is a significant market for blow molding plastics, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for lightweight and durable plastic products in the automotive, packaging, and construction industries. The region has a strong focus on sustainability, which has led to the development of new materials and processes in the blow molding plastics market. Further, the Germany Blow Molding Plastics market held the largest market share, and the UK Blow Molding Plastics market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

North America, Blow Molding Plastics market, is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The North American market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for blow-molded plastic products in various end-use industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction. The region is also home to several large manufacturers of blow-molded plastic products, which has further boosted the growth of the market. Moreover, the U.S. Blow Molding Plastics market held the largest market share, and the Canada Blow Molding Plastics market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.

Blow Molding Plastics Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Blow Molding Plastics market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Blow Molding Plastics industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Blow Molding Plastics. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Blow Molding Plastics industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Blow Molding Plastics industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major Blow Molding Plastics market players, including LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Berry Inc, INEOS, Magna International Inc, IAC Group, Comar, LLC, Inpress Plastics Ltd, EFS-plastics Inc, Sidel, Gemini Group, Inc, Plastic Forming Company Inc, and North American Plastics Ltd, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. is a plastics, chemicals, and refining company headquartered in the Netherlands. The company operates in five business segments: Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International, Intermediates and Derivatives, Refining, and Technology. LyondellBasell is a leading producer of plastics, including polypropylene, polyethylene, and advanced polymers, which are used in a variety of end-use applications, including packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods.

Berry Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products, nonwoven specialty materials, and engineered materials. The company operates in four business segments: Consumer Packaging - in North America, Consumer Packaging - in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Health, Hygiene and Specialties, and Engineered Materials. Berry offers a wide range of products, including containers, closures, bottles, and films, which are used in various end-use applications, including food and beverage, healthcare, personal care, and household products.

StatLab, a leading global developer and manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and supplies, announced in February 2024 that injection molding manufacturing has started at a new histology consumable manufacturing facility located in Arlington, Texas, that is state-of-the-art. This signifies new instances of innovation possibilities for StatLab, with a newly set up key manufacturing facility for histology solutions that is now actively operating within America. Injection molding across this new site, measuring some thirty-five thousand square feet, including room for further expansion, will enable laboratories to have more confidence towards additional core histology consumables manufactured by StatLab right here in America.

Key Companies in the Blow Molding Plastics market includes

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  Berry Inc

  
  


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  INEOS

  
  


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  Magna International Inc

  
  


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  IAC Group

  
  


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  Comar, LLC

  
  


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  Inpress Plastics Ltd

  
  


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  EFS-plastics Inc

  
  


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  Sidel

  
  


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  Gemini Group, Inc

  
  


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  Plastic Forming Company Inc

  
  


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  North American Plastics Ltd among others

  
  

Blow Molding Plastics Industry Developments

June 2021: Sidel (France) has brought together two developers of PET bottle molds to form a new entity known as Competek in France.

October 2021: EFS-plastics Inc. has carried out the acquisition of Exi-Plast Custom Moulding, with both brands expecting to continue operating under their office structures while building on their present base of customers as well as suppliers.

Blow Molding Plastics Market Segmentation

Blow Molding Plastics Type Outlook

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  Polyethylene (PE)

  
  


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  Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

  
  

Blow Molding Plastics Application Outlook

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  Packaging

  
  


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  Building & Construction

  
  

Blow Molding Plastics Regional Outlook

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