PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1515600
PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1515600
Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market size was valued at USD 30,013.90 Million in 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 9.10% from 2024 to 2032.
Plastic compounding is the process of merging various polymer materials with additives and fillers to create customized blends with specific properties and characteristics. This typically involves melting and mixing polymer resins with additives like colorants, flame retardants, UV stabilizers, and reinforcing agents such as fiberglass or carbon fiber. Through compounding, manufacturers can tailor plastics to meet specific performance requirements, such as enhanced strength, durability, flame resistance, or aesthetic appeal. These compounded plastics have extensive applications across multiple industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, packaging, and healthcare, where precise material properties are crucial for product performance and functionality.
Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market- Market Dynamics
Lower manufacturing costs in China and India to propel market demand
The lower manufacturing costs in China and India compared to Europe are expected to boost the use of plastic compounding in the automotive industry. Companies in Northeast Asia are primarily focused on advancing their economies in key sectors like raw material extraction, manufacturing, and services. Governments across the region have upgraded rural industries into world-class manufacturing facilities through protectionist policies, financial investments, and regulatory support. Additionally, the availability of inexpensive labor and proximity to raw material suppliers are attracting significant investor interest. Countries such as China, Indonesia, South Korea, India, and Taiwan are projected to drive regional market growth over the forecast period. Government initiatives like "Make in India," smart cities development, modified special incentives package schemes, the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, 100% FDI in electronic hardware manufacturing, and the National Electronic Policy are set to boost electronics production in the region in the coming years. Technology transitions, including the adoption of IoT and 4G/LTE networks, are accelerating the uptake of electronic products, thereby increasing the demand for plastics.
Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market- Key Insights
As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the Asia Pacific market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 9.10% over the forecast period (2024-2032)
Based on Source segmentation, Fossil-based was predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2023
Based on Product Type segmentation, Polypropylene (PP) was the leading type in 2023
On the basis of country, China was the leading revenue generator in 2023
The Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market is segmented on the basis of Source, Product Type, Application, and Country.
The market is divided into three categories based on Source: Fossil-based, Bio-based and Recycled. Regarding the source, fossil-based compounded plastics held the largest market share in 2023. The major driving factor for this segment is the wide applicability of petrochemical-based plastics. Industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging are significant end-users of fossil-based compounded plastics. Additionally, the extraction of petrochemicals from fossil fuels is more convenient compared to the manufacturing processes for other plastics, such as bio-based plastics.
The market is divided into fourteen categories based on Product Type: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyamide (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyurethane (PU), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Others. Based on product, polypropylene (PP) dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023. Polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer made by polymerizing propylene monomers, is extensively used in a variety of applications including consumer goods packaging, plastic parts for various industries (notably automotive), special devices such as hinges, and textiles.
Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding Market- Geographical Insights
The analysis of the Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding market includes countries such India, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, along with the rest of the Asia Pacific (APAC). In the Asia Pacific region, China dominated the plastic compounding market in terms of revenue in 2023. Robust growth in key manufacturing industries, including automotive and electrical & electronics, is significantly contributing to the increasing demand for plastics in China. The automotive industry in China is expanding due to strong demand for cars and various other vehicle types, including medium and heavy trucks and buses. Electric cars represent a particularly promising category, bolstered by substantial government subsidies for manufacturers and favorable discounts and incentives for customers purchasing these vehicles.
Companies in the Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding market compete based on the quality of their products and the technology used in production. Major players, particularly, focus on application development capabilities and innovative product formulations. Established firms like BASF SE invest heavily in research and development to create new and advanced plastic compounds, gaining a competitive edge. To foster a robust and competitive market environment, ASIA PACIFIC Plastic Compounding companies have implemented strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, mergers, new product launches, and production expansions.
In November 2023, Borealis AG announced an expansion of its mechanically recycled Asia Pacific Plastic Compounding production, increasing its capacity to over 50 kilotons per annum. This expansion was facilitated by the acquisition of Rialti S.p.A., an Italian polypropylene (PP) compounder specializing in recyclates.
ASIA PACIFIC PLASTIC COMPOUNDING MARKET KEY PLAYERS- DETAILED COMPETITIVE INSIGHT
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Teijin Plastics
Kraton Polymers Inc.
RTP Company
BASF SE
SABIC
The 3M Company
Polyplastics Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
Melchers Malaysia
Helistrom Sdn Bhd
Sheng Foong Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd
The inabata group
Others
ASIA PACIFIC PLASTIC COMPOUNDING MARKET, BY SOURCE - MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032
Fossil-based
Bio-based
Recycled
ASIA PACIFIC PLASTIC COMPOUNDING MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polystyrene (PS)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Polyamide (PA)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyurethane (PU)
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Others
ASIA PACIFIC PLASTIC COMPOUNDING MARKET, BY APPLICATION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032
Automotive
Building & construction
Electrical & electronics
Packaging
Consumer goods
Industrial machinery
Medical devices
Optical media
Aerospace & defense
Others
ASIA PACIFIC PLASTIC COMPOUNDING MARKET, BY COUNTRY- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032
India
China
South Korea
Japan
Australia
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines
Rest of APAC