- The global market for plastics injection molding reached $139 billion in 2018 and should reach $233 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% for the period of 2018-2023.
- The global market for plastics recycling should grow from $25.3 billion in 2018 to $33.8 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% for the period of 2018-2023.
- The global market for flexible-foam reached $29.1 billion in 2017. The market should reach $36.9 billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period of 2017-2022.
Report Scope
Cheap abundant natural gas has spurred the plastics industry to examine the economics of moving away from their current dependence on oil supplies. For continued reasons of adaptability and imperviousness to water durability, plastics have continued their reign as one of manufacturers’ most beloved material. The versatility and high resource efficiency of plastics have made plastics key material in strategic sectors such as packaging, transportation, building & construction, industrial, medical devices and in several other sectors.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 The North American Market for Plastics Compounding (Report PLS018F)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing Study
Scope of the Report
Methodology and Information Source
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC research Report
Summary
Developments
Plastics Users
Bioplastic Resins
Plastic Additives
Fillers and Reinforcement
Masterbatch
Introduction and Definitions
Background
Additives
Types of Compounders
Resins
Polyethylene
Low-Density Polyethylene
High-Density Polyethylene
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene
Polyethylene Compounding
Polyethylene Producers
Market
Polypropylene
Polypropylene Copolymers
Typical Applications
Polypropylene Properties
Polypropylene Compounding
Polypropylene Producers
Market
Polyvinyl Chloride
Forms and Grades of PVC
Chlorinated PVC
Applications for PVC
PVC Processing
PVC Producers
PVC Compounding
Market
PVC’s Environmental Issues
Polystyrene
General Purpose Polystyrene
Polystyrene Producers
Polystyrene Processing
Market
Polystyrene Environmental Issue
Thermoplastic Polyesters
Major PET Applications
PET Competition Pricing
Modified PET Resins
PET Producers
Market
Engineering Thermoplastics
Polybutylene Terephthalate
Chapter 3 Flexible Foam: Global Market (Report PLS091A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing Study
Scope of the Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC research Report
Summary
Market and Technology Background
Market Definition
Evolution of the Flexible Foam Market
Future Trends in the Flexible Foam Market
New Developments
Raw Material Analysis
Value Chain
Product Lifecycle
Primary Interview Excerpt
Regional Trend Analysis
Key Issues
Form Factor
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Slabstock
Chapter 4 Plastics Recycling: Global Markets Through 2023 (Report PLS031B)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing Study
Scope of the Report
Target Audience of the Study
Analyst’s Credentials
Methodology
Related BCC research Report
Summary
Market Attractiveness
Overview
Factors Affecting the Economics of Plastics Recycling
Plastics Recycling Industry
End Use Market
Recycling
Global Plastics Recycling Market by Source
Bottles
Chapter 5 Composites in Automotive Application (Report PLS081B)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of the Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC Research Report
Summary
Market and Technology Background
General Description of Reinforced Polymer Composites
Material Types
Thermoset Composites
Thermoplastic Composites
Importance of Reinforced Polymer Composites
Role of Composites in Reducing Automotive Energy Consumption and Emissions
Motor Vehicle Production
Market Penetration
Composite Prices
Obstacles and Trade-Offs
Cost
Safety Aspects of Lightweight Materials
Durability/Reliability
Maintenance and Repair
Recycling and Sustainability
Crash Simulation
Conservatism
Special Types of Reinforced Polymer Composite
Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Composites
Materials
Automotive Applications
Chapter 6 Global Markets and Technologies for Bioplastics (Report PLS050E)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing Study
Scope of the Report
Target Audience of the Study
Methodology
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC research Report
Summary
Bioplastics Industry
History of Bioplastics
Recent Developments
Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
Case for Bioplastics
Case against Bioplastics
Bioplastics by Type of Resin
Chemistry
Producers
Production
Properties
Processing
Modifications
Applications
Chapter 7 Injection Molding: Global Markets and Technologies Through 2023 (Report PLS089A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing Study
Scope of the Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC research Report
Summary
Market Technology and Background
History of Plastics Injection Molding
Definition of Plastics Injection Molding
Plastic Molding Techniques
Plastics Molding Processes
Blow Molding
Compression Molding
Film Insert Molding
Gas Assist Molding
Reactive Injection Molding (RIM)
Two Shot Injection Molding
Micro Injection Molding
Rotational Molding
Structural Foam Molding
Thermoforming
Injection Molding Versus Other Plastics Molding Processes
Thermoplastic Polymers Used in Plastics Injection Molding
Injection Molding Market by Polymer Type
Chapter 8 Appendix: List of Abbreviations