South-East Asia Plastics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South-East Asia Plastic Market Report is Segmented by Type (Traditional Plastics, Engineering Plastics, And Bioplastics), Technology (Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, And Other Technologies), Application (Packaging, Electrical and Electronics, Building and Construction, Automotive, And Transportation, Housewares, Furniture, And Bedding, And Other Applications), And Geography (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, And Rest of South-East Asia). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the South-East Asia Plastics Market Based On Volume (tons) for all the Above Segments.

South-East Asia Plastics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Southeast Asia Plastics Market Size

South-East Asia Plastics Market - Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 31.70 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 38.57 Million tons
CAGR 4.00 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

South-East Asia Plastics Market - Key Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Southeast Asia Plastics Market Analysis

The South-East Asia Plastics Market size is estimated at 31.70 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 38.57 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected countries across Southeast Asia. The pandemic affected the production and supply of plastics, thereby affecting the market. However, the demand from the packaging segment surged due to the increasing use of online food and retail e-commerce services during the pandemic. However, post-COVID pandemic, the market registered a significant growth rate due to rising demand from packaging, electrical and electronics, building and construction, automotive, and transportation industries. 

  • Over the medium term, The rising demand from the food and beverage packaging, and the rapid increase in the downstream processing capacity additions are expected to drive the market's growth.
  • However, government regulations on the use of plastics and over-reliance on the imports of raw materials are the major factors hindering the growth of the studied market.
  • The potential growth in the aerospace sector and the increasing usage of bio-degradable plastics​ are expected to offer various opportunities for the growth of the market.

Southeast Asia Plastics Industry Overview

The South-East Asia plastics market is consolidated. Some of the major players in the market (not in any particular order) include BASF SE, Chemrez Technologies, Inc., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.,Petron Corporation, and Philippine Resins Industries, Inc., among others.

South-East Asia Plastics Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Chemrez Technologies, Inc.

  3. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.

  4. Petron Corporation

  5. Philippine Resins Industries, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South-East Asia Plastics Market - Market Concentration
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Southeast Asia Plastics Market News

  • The recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are being covered in the complete study.

Southeast Asia Plastics Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rising Demand from Food and Beverage Packaging
    • 4.1.2 Rapid Increase in the Downstream Processing Capacity Additions
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Government Regulations against Plastic Pollution
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Traditional Plastics
    • 5.1.2 Engineering Plastics
    • 5.1.3 Bioplastics
  • 5.2 Technology
    • 5.2.1 Blow Molding
    • 5.2.2 Extrusion
    • 5.2.3 Injection Molding
    • 5.2.4 Other Technologies
  • 5.3 Application
    • 5.3.1 Packaging
    • 5.3.2 Electrical and Electronics
    • 5.3.3 Building and Construction
    • 5.3.4 Automotive and Transportation
    • 5.3.5 Housewares
    • 5.3.6 Furniture and Bedding
    • 5.3.7 Other Applications
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Indonesia
    • 5.4.2 Thailand
    • 5.4.3 Malaysia
    • 5.4.4 Singapore
    • 5.4.5 Philippines
    • 5.4.6 Vietnam
    • 5.4.7 Rest of South-East Asia

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Plastic Resin Manufacturers
    • 6.4.1.1 AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.1.2 BASF SE
    • 6.4.1.3 Chemrez Technologies, Inc.
    • 6.4.1.4 Dow
    • 6.4.1.5 DuPont
    • 6.4.1.6 JG summit Petrochemical Corporation
    • 6.4.1.7 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
    • 6.4.1.8 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Formosa)
    • 6.4.1.9 NPC Alliance Corporation
    • 6.4.1.10 Petron Corporation
    • 6.4.1.11 Philippine Resins Industries, Inc.
    • 6.4.2 Plastic Product Manufacturers
    • 6.4.2.1 Ampac Holdings, LLC
    • 6.4.2.2 Bavico Ltd.
    • 6.4.2.3 Binh Minh Plastic
    • 6.4.2.4 Chan Thuan Thanh Plastic Mechanical & Trading Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.2.5 Cholon Plastic Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.2.6 City Long (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.2.7 Duy Tan Plastics Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Potential Growth in the Aerospace Sector?
  • 7.2 Increasing Usage of Bio-degradable Plastics
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Southeast Asia Plastics Industry Segmentation

Plastic is a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.

The South-East Asia Plastics Market is segmented by product type, technology, application, and geography. By product type, the market is segmented into traditional plastics (polyethylene(PE), polypropylene(PP), polyvinyl chloride(PVC), and polystyrene(PS)), engineering plastics (polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polycarbonates (PC), styrene polymer (ABS)/(SAN), fluoropolymers, polyoxymethylene (POM), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyamide (PA), and other engineering plastics), and bioplastics. By technology, the market is segmented into injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, and other technologies (compression molding, reaction injection molding, etc.). By application, the market is segmented into packaging, automotive and transportation, building and construction, electrical and electronics, furniture and bedding, and other applications (aerospace, consumer goods, etc.). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (Tons).

Type Traditional Plastics
Engineering Plastics
Bioplastics
Technology Blow Molding
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Other Technologies
Application Packaging
Electrical and Electronics
Building and Construction
Automotive and Transportation
Housewares
Furniture and Bedding
Other Applications
Geography Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Philippines
Vietnam
Rest of South-East Asia
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Southeast Asia Plastics Market Research FAQs

How big is the South-East Asia Plastics Market?

The South-East Asia Plastics Market size is expected to reach 31.70 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4% to reach 38.57 million tons by 2030.

What is the current South-East Asia Plastics Market size?

In 2025, the South-East Asia Plastics Market size is expected to reach 31.70 million tons.

Who are the key players in South-East Asia Plastics Market?

BASF SE, Chemrez Technologies, Inc., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Petron Corporation and Philippine Resins Industries, Inc. are the major companies operating in the South-East Asia Plastics Market.

What years does this South-East Asia Plastics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South-East Asia Plastics Market size was estimated at 30.43 million tons. The report covers the South-East Asia Plastics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South-East Asia Plastics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South-East Asia Plastics Industry Report

The South-East Asia Plastic Market Report is segmented by type, technology, application, and geography, offering comprehensive insights into various aspects of the industry. The market analysis indicates significant industry growth, driven by factors such as technological advancements in blow molding, extrusion, and injection molding. Detailed industry information reveals that traditional plastics, engineering plastics, and bioplastics are key segments contributing to the market size.

The industry report highlights the importance of packaging, electrical and electronics, building and construction, automotive and transportation, housewares, furniture, and bedding as primary applications. The market research further elaborates on market segmentation, providing a thorough market overview and market outlook for regions including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, and the rest of South-East Asia.

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Overall, the South-East Asia Plastic Market Report is an invaluable resource for understanding the market's complexities and future prospects. The industry sales and market forecast highlight the potential for growth and expansion, making it a critical tool for industry stakeholders and market leaders.