Europe Engineering Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyamide, Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyester, Polyacetal, Fluoropolymer, and Others), By End-User, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023

Europe Engineering Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyamide, Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyester, Polyacetal, Fluoropolymer, and Others), By End-User, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030


The Europe Engineering Plastics Market would witness market growth of 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 4,970.7 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 2.8% (2019-2022).

The Electrical & Electronics sector represents a key application area within the Engineering Plastics Market, where materials play a critical role in ensuring safety, performance, and reliability of electronic devices and electrical components. Engineering plastics offer a wide range of properties that are well-suited for various applications in this sector, including electrical insulation, thermal management, and structural integrity. Thus, the Germany market would utilize 457.1 kilo tonnes Engineering Plastics material in Electrical & Electronics sector by 2030.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Others Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $767.1 million by 2030. The UK market is showcasing a CAGR of 7.8% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would register a CAGR of 9.9% during (2023 - 2030).

The versatility of engineering plastics is further enhanced by their ability to be easily processed using various methods, including injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming. This allows manufacturers to produce complex parts and components with high precision and efficiency. Moreover, the global shift towards sustainability and environmental conservation has prompted industries to adopt eco-friendly practices, including using sustainable and recyclable materials. This trend is increasingly evident in engineering plastics as manufacturers and consumers seek alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics.

An important facet of this transition is the increasing prevalence of recycled and bio-based engineering plastics. As an alternative to conventional plastics derived from fossil fuels, bio-based plastics are produced from renewable sources like corn, sugarcane, and plant oils. These plastics can contribute to the promotion of a circular economy, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the conservation of finite resources. Post-consumer or post-industrial waste, including discarded packaging, automotive components, or electronic elements, is processed into recycled plastics. Through the recycling of these materials, the plastics industry can minimize its environmental impact, conserve resources, and reduce waste.

Furthermore, the UK's construction sector, one of the world's largest, plays a crucial role in driving the demand for engineering plastics. With an estimated market size of $386 billion in 2023 and nearly 2.8 million people employed, the construction sector in the UK relies on engineering plastics for various applications. The strongest subsector, infrastructure, is projected to increase output by 4.6% in 2023, highlighting the need for high-performance materials in construction projects. The UK government's commitment to investing $127.4 billion in economic infrastructure from 2022-23 to 2024-25 underscores the importance of engineering plastics in supporting these initiatives. Thus, the region presents lucrative growth opportunities for the market.

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polyamide, Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyester, Polyacetal, Fluoropolymer, and Others. Based on End-User, the market is segmented into Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Appliances, Industrial & Machinery, Packaging, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.)
  • Lanxess AG
  • Solvay SA
  • Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
  • Arkema S.A.
  • LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
  • Bayer AG
  • BASF SE
  • Celanese Corporation
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Europe Engineering Plastics Market Report Segmentation

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
  • Polyamide
  • Polycarbonate
  • Thermoplastic Polyester
  • Polyacetal
  • Fluoropolymer
  • Others
By End-User (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Consumer Appliances
  • Industrial & Machinery
  • Packaging
  • Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Engineering Plastics Market, by Type
1.4.2 Europe Engineering Plastics Market, by End-User
1.4.3 Europe Engineering Plastics Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Opportunities
3.2.3 Market Restraints
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Strategies Deployed in Engineering Plastics Market
Chapter 5. Europe Engineering Plastics Market by Type
5.1 Europe Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market by Country
5.2 Europe Polyamide Market by Country
5.3 Europe Polycarbonate Market by Country
5.4 Europe Thermoplastic Polyester Market by Country
5.5 Europe Polyacetal Market by Country
5.6 Europe Fluoropolymer Market by Country
5.7 Europe Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. Europe Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
6.1 Europe Automotive & Transportation Market by Country
6.2 Europe Electrical & Electronics Market by Country
6.3 Europe Consumer Appliances Market by Country
6.4 Europe Industrial & Machinery Market by Country
6.5 Europe Packaging Market by Country
6.6 Europe Others Market by Country
Chapter 7. Europe Engineering Plastics Market by Country
7.1 Germany Engineering Plastics Market
7.1.1 Germany Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.1.2 Germany Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.2 UK Engineering Plastics Market
7.2.1 UK Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.2.2 UK Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.3 France Engineering Plastics Market
7.3.1 France Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.3.2 France Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.4 Russia Engineering Plastics Market
7.4.1 Russia Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.4.2 Russia Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.5 Spain Engineering Plastics Market
7.5.1 Spain Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.5.2 Spain Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.6 Italy Engineering Plastics Market
7.6.1 Italy Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.6.2 Italy Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
7.7 Rest of Europe Engineering Plastics Market
7.7.1 Rest of Europe Engineering Plastics Market by Type
7.7.2 Rest of Europe Engineering Plastics Market by End-User
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Analysis
8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.1.4 Recent strategies and developments:
8.1.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
8.1.4.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Lanxess AG
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
8.2.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.2.6 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Solvay SA
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Arkema S.A.
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Analysis
8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
8.6 LG Chem Ltd. (LG Corporation)
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6.4 Recent strategies and developments:
8.6.4.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
8.7 Bayer AG
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Analysis
8.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.7.4 Research & Development Expense
8.7.5 SWOT Analysis
8.8 BASF SE
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Analysis
8.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.8.4 Research & Development Expense
8.8.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.8.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.8.5.2 Geographical Expansions:
8.8.6 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Celanese Corporation
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Analysis
8.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.9.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.9.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
8.9.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.9.6 SWOT Analysis
8.10. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Financial Analysis
8.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.10.4 Research & Development Expense
8.10.5 SWOT Analysis

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