Engineering Plastics Market Insights
“The global engineering plastics market was estimated at US$ 102.23 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2023-2028 to reach US$ 142.16 billion by 2028.”
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Introduction
Engineering plastics are specifically designed to possess superior mechanical and thermal performances as compared to conventional plastics. These materials are used where components need better strength, wear, and heat resistance, chemical and corrosion resistance. Some of the kinds of engineering plastic are listed as follows namely, polycarbonate, nylon, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polyoxymethylene (POM).
Automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries are widely used for manufacturing parts such as gears, bearings, housing connectors, and so on. Engineering plastics on the other hand can perform better under conditions of higher stress and temperatures, unlike conventional plastics. Due to their flexibility and resistant characteristics, they play various crucial roles in the contemporary production and construction industries.
Engineering Plastics Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 142.16 Billion
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Market Size in 2022
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USD 102.23 Billion
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Market Growth (2023-2028)
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5.6%
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Forecast Period
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2023-2028
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Base Year of Study
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2022
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Trend Period
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2017-2021
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Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
The prime factors driving the engineering plastics market are
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The rapidly increasing demand from the automotive, aerospace, and electronic sectors to manufacture lightweight vehicles.
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Increasing penetration of engineering plastics in the construction sector is also a major factor driving market growth.
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Engineering plastics are gaining popularity in the construction sector due to their versatility, strength-to-weight ratio, durability, and corrosion-resistance properties.

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Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Product Type
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyamide, Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyesters, Polyacetals, Fluoropolymers, PEEK, Polyphenylene Sulfide, Polyphenylene Oxide, PMMA, and Others
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The thermoplastic polyesters segment dominates the market during the forecast period.
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End-Use Industry Type
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Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial & Machinery, Packaging, Consumer Appliances, Medical, and Others
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The automotive & transportation segment dominates the market during the forecast period.
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Region Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period.
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Product Insights
“The thermoplastic polyesters segment dominates the market.”
The engineering plastics market is segmented as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyamide, polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyesters, polyacetals, fluoropolymers, peek, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene oxide, PMMA, and others. The thermoplastic polyesters segment held the largest share of the market.
On the other hand, the polyacetal segment is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period. Thermoplastic polyesters are the most widely used engineering plastics across the world and their popularity is mainly due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, lightweight, excellent chemical resistance, and easy recyclability properties.
End-Use Industry Insights
“The automotive & transportation segment dominates the market.”
The market is segmented into automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics, industrial & machinery, packaging, consumer appliances, medical, and others. The automotive & transportation segment dominates the market, owing to the increasing usage of lightweight materials to address the industry challenges of increasing carbon emissions and increasing fuel efficiency. Automotive interior, exterior, hood, and powertrain are some of the major applications of the automotive & transportation segment.
Regional Insights
“Asia-Pacific is the largest market during the forecast period.”
China, Japan, and India are the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the region’s market is mainly driven by increasing urbanization, and the substitution of many metals for suitable engineering plastics in various industries, such as packaging and automotive. Increasing automotive production in the region is one of the major factors driving the growth of the region’s market. The abundant availability of raw materials in the region is a core factor that is propelling the growth of the market.

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Key Players
The market is highly populated with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc.
The following are the key players in the engineering plastics market (arranged alphabetically).
- BASF SE
- Celanese Corporation
- Covestro AG
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Lanxess AG
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation.
- SABIC
- Solvay SA
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Report Features
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Key questions this report answers
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Relevant contents in the report
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In-depth Analysis of the Engineering Plastics Market
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How lucrative is the future?
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The market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market Segment Analysis and Forecast
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Who are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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How complex is the business environment?
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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What are the factors affecting the market?
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Drivers & challenges
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10% free customization
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Research Methodology
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