SAN FRANCISCO : The global electric vehicle plastics market size is expected to reach USD 13.33 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 27.5% over the forecast period. The industry is projected to witness significant growth in terms of consumption, on account of high application scope and increasing demand from the growing population.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the report:
- The Asia Pacific region is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. Increasing demand from the growing population coupled with environmental concerns among others are anticipated to drive market growth in the region.
- The battery segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. Batteries are one of the significant components of an EV and, in comparison to combustion engines, battery vehicles do not produce any emissions and are eco-friendly. The growing demand for EVs has promising growth for EV batteries.
- The exterior application segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021 and is estimated to continue its dominance over the forecast period due to the high demand in aesthetics.
- The BEV vehicle type segment led the industry in 2021 and it is anticipated to continue growing over the forecast period as PHEVs have higher maintenance costs than BEVs.
Read 140-page full market research report, “Electric Vehicle Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Resin (PP, PA, PC, PE, PU, PVC, PVB, PBT, ABS, PET, Others), By Application, By Components, By Vehicle Type, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 – 2030“, published by Grand View Research.
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market Growth & Trends
The Polypropylene (PP) resin demand in the Asia Pacific region is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Strong government support & initiatives regarding emissions and increasing investment by manufacturers are propelling the growth of the region.
Furthermore, EVs are efficient and require less maintenance as compared with traditional vehicles. These factors are expected to boost the demand for EVs, which is expected to drive the demand for plastics over the forecast period. Increasing utilization of plastics in EVs is anticipated to boost industry growth positively over the forecast period. Plastics have proven to perform well under harsh conditions through their resistance to shock, moisture, oxidation, and further maintaining their chemical and mechanical properties. Plastics will be crucial material for manufacturing lightweight and energy-efficient EVs. Based on resin type, PP is expected to witness major demand during the projected years.
Polypropylene is used in many components of the vehicle including bumpers, carpet fibers, cable insulation, and others. Properties, such as good heat, chemical & fatigue resistance, and others, are anticipated to drive the demand for PP in the industry. Major manufacturers are adopting expansion strategies, such as new product development, production facility expansions, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures. For instance, in October 2021, DuPont launched a new extension of its existing Zytel HTN range, named as Zytel 500 series. These products are developed to provide enhanced retention properties in e-mobility oils, electrically friendly characteristics, and a high Comparative Tracking Index (CTI).
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global electric vehicle plastics market on the basis of resin, application, components, vehicle type, and region:
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market – Resin Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyamide (PA)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Others
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market – Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- Interior
- Exterior
- Powertrain System/Under Bonnet
- Lighting & Electric Wiring
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market – Components Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- Steering & Dashboards
- Car Upholstery
- Bumper
- Door Assembly
- Exterior Trim
- Interior Trim
- Connector & Cables
- Battery
- Lighting
- Electric Wiring
- Others
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market – Vehicle Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV)
Electric Vehicle Plastics Market – Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Norway
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Rest of the World
List of Key Players of Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
- SABIC
- BASF SE
- LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
- Evonik Industries
- Covestro AG
- Dupont
- Sumitomo Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- LG Chem
- Asahi Kasei
- LANXESS
- INEOS Group
- Celanese Corp.
- AGC Chemicals
- EMS Chemie Holding
- Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corp.
