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United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market is segmented by End User Industry (Aerospace, Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial and Machinery, Packaging) and by Resin Type (Fluoropolymer, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyimide (PI), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN)). Market Value in USD and Volume in tons are both presented. Key Data Points observed include volume of automobile production, new construction floor area, plastic packaging production volume, plastic resin production, imports and exports, and price of plastic resins.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 1.34 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 1.84 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by End User Industry Electrical and Electronics
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 6.53 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by End User Industry Aerospace
svg icon Market Concentration High

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

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United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market size is estimated at 1.34 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.84 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.53% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.34 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.84 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

1.47 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.53 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by End-user Industry

18.37 %

value share, Electrical and Electronics, 2023

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The segment occupied the major market share due to the widespread applications of engineering plastics, mostly styrene copolymers, PC, and PA in advanced and smart electrical devices.

Fastest Growing Market by End-user Industry

7.92 %

Projected CAGR, Aerospace, 2024-2029

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The aerospace industry is expected to witness the fastest growth due to the rapid adoption of lightweight and high-impact resistant engineering plastics to replace traditional metal parts.

Largest Market by Resin Type

26.17 %

value share, Polycarbonate (PC), 2023

Due to widespread automotive and construction applications, PC resin occupied the largest resin segment. It is widely used in electronics due to its good electrical insulator with flame-retardant properties.

Fastest Growing Market by Resin Type

8.72 %

Projected CAGR, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), 2024-2029

Owing to the rising demand for high-performance, smaller, and thinner electrical components, LCP resin is projected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years.

Leading Market Player

86.39 %

market share, Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., 2022

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In 2022, the company held the largest market share, with the largest production capacity of around 220 kilotons per year of PET resin in the United Kingdom. Alfa offers various grades, mainly for packaging applications.

Rising adoption of advanced materials to drive the demand for engineering plastics

  • Engineering plastics, also known as thermoplastic polymers, are a class of synthetic resins that offer high-performance capabilities and improved plastic properties compared to conventional plastics. They exhibit stability over a broad temperature range and can withstand significant mechanical stress and climatic changes.
  • The packaging production industry generates annual sales of over USD 13.6 billion, driven by high demand from specific industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal and household care products. The packaging industry is the largest consumer of engineering plastics in the region, accounting for approximately 39% of total consumption across all industries in 2022. With changing, fast-paced lifestyles and the versatility of plastic packaging, the industry is projected to record a CAGR of 5.73% in terms of revenue during the forecast period.
  • The electrical and electronics industry is the second-largest consumer of engineering plastics in the country, representing 12% of total consumption across all industries in 2022. This industry is driven by consumer electronics such as mobile phones, computers, wearables, TVs, and similar products. For example, the consumer electronics industry is expected to generate USD 32.48 billion in revenue in 2023. Consequently, the consumption volume of engineering plastics in this industry is projected to increase at a CAGR of 6.77% during the forecast period.
  • The aerospace industry is likely to exhibit the highest growth rate of 8.27% over the forecast period. The development of new technologies for lighter and faster aircraft is driving the consumption of engineering plastics.
United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market

United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Trends

Technological innovations to boost the consumer electronics market

  • The United Kingdom witnessed a revenue increase of 10.7% in electrical and electronics production from 2020 to 2021. The electronics industry holds significant importance in UK manufacturing, accounting for 4.7% of the overall industry. In 2017, it generated EUR 8.4 billion in gross value added and EUR 19.4 billion in turnover.
  • Over the past two decades, the electronics industry in the United Kingdom has undergone a transformation, focusing more on high-technology and knowledge-intensive production processes. The country's National Microelectronics Institute is the largest independent semiconductor design producer in Europe, commanding 50% of the market in application-specific integrated circuit design and 40% of Europe's independent electronics design overall. This shift has led to a transition in the UK's electronics activity from manufacturing and assembly to component design and innovation, with ARM, a major semiconductor and software design company, serving as a notable example.
  • Electronics contributes more than 12% of the total R&D manufacturing expenditure in the country. The top 10 export markets consist of prominent Western economies, as well as emerging markets in Asia, including China, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. However, the United Kingdom faced challenges such as Brexit, the US-China trade war, R&D funding, and cybersecurity issues in 2019.​
  • The country is expected to witness an increase in the production of electrical and electronic equipment due to growing demand for smart devices, the expanding market in Asia, advancements in medical device technology, energy-efficient technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G technology, the use of virtual and augmented reality, and automation.
United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Commercial and military aircraft demand to drive component production growth
  • Government initiatives through different policies to augment the construction industry
  • The United Kingdom to remain as net importer of engineering plastics
  • The UK began a legally binding global treaty aiming to end plastic pollution by 2040 which will promote recycling
  • Recycling rate in the United Kingdom stood at 44.2% in 2021 with PET waste accounting for 2.5 million tons
  • Electric vehicles to foster the growth of automobile production
  • E-commerce sector to drive the packaging industry growth
  • Resin prices to remain under the influence of crude oil prices in the international market
  • Mechanical recycling of polycarbonate plastics to be challenging because of the poor quality of the recovered material
  • R-ABS to be manufactured using mechanical recycling and blended with virgin ABS to create partially recycled plastic

United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Industry Overview

The United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 100%. The major players in this market are AGC Inc., Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., BASF SE, Polymer Extrusion Technologies (UK) Ltd and Victrex (sorted alphabetically).

United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Leaders

  1. AGC Inc.

  2. Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.

  3. BASF SE

  4. Polymer Extrusion Technologies (UK) Ltd

  5. Victrex

United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Concentration

Other important companies include Asahi Kasei Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Covestro AG, Domo Chemicals, INEOS, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Radici Partecipazioni SpA, Solvay, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Teijin Limited.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market News

  • March 2023: Victrex PLC introduced a new type of implantable PEEK-OPTIMA polymer that is specifically designed for use in the manufacturing processes of medical device additives, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and fused filament fabrication (FFF).
  • February 2023: Victrex PLC revealed its plans to invest in the expansion of its medical division, Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, which includes establishing a new product development facility in Leeds, United Kingdom.
  • February 2023: Covestro AG introduced Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate for healthcare and life sciences applications such as drug delivery devices, wellness and wearable devices, and single-use containers for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

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United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. End User Trends

      1. 2.1.1. Aerospace

      2. 2.1.2. Automotive

      3. 2.1.3. Building and Construction

      4. 2.1.4. Electrical and Electronics

      5. 2.1.5. Packaging

    2. 2.2. Import And Export Trends

    3. 2.3. Price Trends

    4. 2.4. Recycling Overview

      1. 2.4.1. Polyamide (PA) Recycling Trends

      2. 2.4.2. Polycarbonate (PC) Recycling Trends

      3. 2.4.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recycling Trends

      4. 2.4.4. Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) Recycling Trends

    5. 2.5. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.5.1. United Kingdom

    6. 2.6. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. End User Industry

      1. 3.1.1. Aerospace

      2. 3.1.2. Automotive

      3. 3.1.3. Building and Construction

      4. 3.1.4. Electrical and Electronics

      5. 3.1.5. Industrial and Machinery

      6. 3.1.6. Packaging

      7. 3.1.7. Other End-user Industries

    2. 3.2. Resin Type

      1. 3.2.1. Fluoropolymer

        1. 3.2.1.1. By Sub Resin Type

          1. 3.2.1.1.1. Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)

          2. 3.2.1.1.2. Fluorinated Ethylene-propylene (FEP)

          3. 3.2.1.1.3. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

          4. 3.2.1.1.4. Polyvinylfluoride (PVF)

          5. 3.2.1.1.5. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

          6. 3.2.1.1.6. Other Sub Resin Types

      2. 3.2.2. Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)

      3. 3.2.3. Polyamide (PA)

        1. 3.2.3.1. By Sub Resin Type

          1. 3.2.3.1.1. Aramid

          2. 3.2.3.1.2. Polyamide (PA) 6

          3. 3.2.3.1.3. Polyamide (PA) 66

          4. 3.2.3.1.4. Polyphthalamide

      4. 3.2.4. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

      5. 3.2.5. Polycarbonate (PC)

      6. 3.2.6. Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

      7. 3.2.7. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

      8. 3.2.8. Polyimide (PI)

      9. 3.2.9. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

      10. 3.2.10. Polyoxymethylene (POM)

      11. 3.2.11. Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN)

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. AGC Inc.

      2. 4.4.2. Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.

      3. 4.4.3. Asahi Kasei Corporation

      4. 4.4.4. BASF SE

      5. 4.4.5. Celanese Corporation

      6. 4.4.6. Covestro AG

      7. 4.4.7. Domo Chemicals

      8. 4.4.8. INEOS

      9. 4.4.9. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

      10. 4.4.10. Polymer Extrusion Technologies (UK) Ltd

      11. 4.4.11. Radici Partecipazioni SpA

      12. 4.4.12. Solvay

      13. 4.4.13. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

      14. 4.4.14. Teijin Limited

      15. 4.4.15. Victrex

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ENGINEERING PLASTICS CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework (Industry Attractiveness Analysis)

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. PRODUCTION REVENUE OF AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF AUTOMOBILES, UNITS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FLOOR AREA OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, SQUARE FEET, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION REVENUE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION VOLUME OF PLASTIC PACKAGING, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. IMPORT REVENUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY RESIN TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
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  2. EXPORT REVENUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY RESIN TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. PRICE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY RESIN TYPE, USD PER KG, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN INDUSTRIAL AND MACHINERY INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED IN OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VOLUME OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS CONSUMED BY RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VOLUME OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VOLUME OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ETFE) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VOLUME OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLUORINATED ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE (FEP) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYVINYLFLUORIDE (PVF) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VOLUME OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SUB RESIN TYPES CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. VOLUME OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 68:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) CONSUMED BY SUB RESIN TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017, 2023, AND 2029
  1. Figure 69:  
  2. VOLUME OF ARAMID CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 70:  
  2. VALUE OF ARAMID CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 71:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ARAMID CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 72:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 73:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 74:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 6 CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 75:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 76:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 77:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYAMIDE (PA) 66 CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 78:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 79:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 80:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYPHTHALAMIDE CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 81:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 82:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 83:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 84:  
  2. VOLUME OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 85:  
  2. VALUE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYCARBONATE (PC) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYIMIDE (PI) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED, TONS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF STYRENE COPOLYMERS (ABS AND SAN) CONSUMED BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2019 - 2021
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2019 - 2021
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  2. PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF ENGINEERING PLASTICS BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022
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  2. PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF FLUOROPOLYMER BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022
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  2. PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF POLYETHER ETHER KETONE (PEEK) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022
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  2. PRODUCTION CAPACITY SHARE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) BY MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022

United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Industry Segmentation

Aerospace, Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial and Machinery, Packaging are covered as segments by End User Industry. Fluoropolymer, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyimide (PI), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN) are covered as segments by Resin Type.

  • Engineering plastics, also known as thermoplastic polymers, are a class of synthetic resins that offer high-performance capabilities and improved plastic properties compared to conventional plastics. They exhibit stability over a broad temperature range and can withstand significant mechanical stress and climatic changes.
  • The packaging production industry generates annual sales of over USD 13.6 billion, driven by high demand from specific industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal and household care products. The packaging industry is the largest consumer of engineering plastics in the region, accounting for approximately 39% of total consumption across all industries in 2022. With changing, fast-paced lifestyles and the versatility of plastic packaging, the industry is projected to record a CAGR of 5.73% in terms of revenue during the forecast period.
  • The electrical and electronics industry is the second-largest consumer of engineering plastics in the country, representing 12% of total consumption across all industries in 2022. This industry is driven by consumer electronics such as mobile phones, computers, wearables, TVs, and similar products. For example, the consumer electronics industry is expected to generate USD 32.48 billion in revenue in 2023. Consequently, the consumption volume of engineering plastics in this industry is projected to increase at a CAGR of 6.77% during the forecast period.
  • The aerospace industry is likely to exhibit the highest growth rate of 8.27% over the forecast period. The development of new technologies for lighter and faster aircraft is driving the consumption of engineering plastics.
End User Industry
Aerospace
Automotive
Building and Construction
Electrical and Electronics
Industrial and Machinery
Packaging
Other End-user Industries
Resin Type
Fluoropolymer
By Sub Resin Type
Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)
Fluorinated Ethylene-propylene (FEP)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Polyvinylfluoride (PVF)
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
Other Sub Resin Types
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Polyamide (PA)
By Sub Resin Type
Aramid
Polyamide (PA) 6
Polyamide (PA) 66
Polyphthalamide
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polyimide (PI)
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Styrene Copolymers (ABS and SAN)
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Market Definition

  • End-user Industry - Electrical & Electronics, Industrial & Machinery, Automotive, and Others are the end-user industries considered under the polyvinylidene fluoride market.
  • Resin - Under the scope of the study, consumption of virgin polyvinylidene fluoride resin in the primary forms such as powder, pellet, etc. are considered.
  • Report Name - Global PVDF Market
Keyword Definition
Acetal This is a rigid material that has a slippery surface. It can easily withstand wear and tear in abusive work environments. This polymer is used for building applications such as gears, bearings, valve components, etc.
Acrylic This synthetic resin is a derivative of acrylic acid. It forms a smooth surface and is mainly used for various indoor applications. The material can also be used for outdoor applications with a special formulation.
Cast film A cast film is made by depositing a layer of plastic onto a surface then solidifying and removing the film from that surface. The plastic layer can be in molten form, in a solution, or in dispersion.
Colorants & Pigments Colorants & Pigments are additives used to change the color of the plastic. They can be a powder or a resin/color premix.
Composite material A composite material is a material that is produced from two or more constituent materials. These constituent materials have dissimilar chemical or physical properties and are merged to create a material with properties unlike the individual elements.
Degree of Polymerization (DP) The number of monomeric units in a macromolecule, polymer, or oligomer molecule is referred to as the degree of polymerization or DP. Plastics with useful physical properties often have DPs in the thousands.
Dispersion To create a suspension or solution of material in another substance, fine, agglomerated solid particles of one substance are dispersed in a liquid or another substance to form a dispersion.
Fiberglass Fiberglass-reinforced plastic is a material made up of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix. These materials have high tensile and impact strength. Handrails and platforms are two examples of lightweight structural applications that use standard fiberglass.
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) Fiber-reinforced polymer is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. The fibers are usually glass, carbon, aramid, or basalt.
Flake This is a dry, peeled-off piece, usually with an uneven surface, and is the base of cellulosic plastics.
Fluoropolymers This is a fluorocarbon-based polymer with multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. It is characterized by high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. These materials are tough yet easy to machine. Some of the popular fluoropolymers are PTFE, ETFE, PVDF, PVF, etc.
Kevlar Kevlar is the commonly referred name for aramid fiber, which was initially a Dupont brand for aramid fiber. Any group of lightweight, heat-resistant, solid, synthetic, aromatic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, or sheets is called aramid fiber. They are classified into Para-aramid and Meta-aramid.
Laminate A structure or surface composed of sequential layers of material bonded under pressure and heat to build up to the desired shape and width.
Nylon They are synthetic fiber-forming polyamides formed into yarns and monofilaments. These fibers possess excellent tensile strength, durability, and elasticity. They have high melting points and can resist chemicals and various liquids.
PET preform A preform is an intermediate product that is subsequently blown into a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle or a container.
Plastic compounding Compounding consists of preparing plastic formulations by mixing and/or blending polymers and additives in a molten state to achieve the desired characteristics. These blends are automatically dosed with fixed setpoints usually through feeders/hoppers.
Plastic pellets Plastic pellets, also known as pre-production pellets or nurdles, are the building blocks for nearly every product made of plastic.
Polymerization It is a chemical reaction of several monomer molecules to form polymer chains that form stable covalent bonds.
Styrene Copolymers A copolymer is a polymer derived from more than one species of monomer, and a styrene copolymer is a chain of polymers consisting of styrene and acrylate.
Thermoplastics Thermoplastics are defined as polymers that become soft material when it is heated and becomes hard when it is cooled. Thermoplastics have wide-ranging properties and can be remolded and recycled without affecting their physical properties.
Virgin Plastic It is a basic form of plastic that has never been used, processed, or developed. It may be considered more valuable than recycled or already used materials.
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United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market Research FAQs

The United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market size is expected to reach USD 1.34 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.53% to reach USD 1.84 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market size is expected to reach USD 1.34 billion.

AGC Inc., Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., BASF SE, Polymer Extrusion Technologies (UK) Ltd and Victrex are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market.

In the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market, the Electrical and Electronics segment accounts for the largest share by end user industry.

In 2024, the Aerospace segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user industry in the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market.

In 2023, the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market size was estimated at 1.34 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Engineering Plastics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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