Injection Molding Machine Market Report 2025

The injection molding machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.83 billion in 2024 to $14.58 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and mass production, material innovation and development, consumer product evolution, environmental concerns and regulations, cost-effectiveness and production efficiency.

The injection molding machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for precision and efficiency, industry 4 integration, shift towards sustainable manufacturing, market expansion in emerging economies, customization and flexibility demands. Major trends in the forecast period include global market expansion and diversification, shift towards electric machines, demand for high-speed and high-pressure machines, sustainability and energy efficiency.

The expanding electronics industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the injection molding machine market in the future. This sector encompasses the production of electronic components, devices, and systems, including semiconductors, integrated circuits, computer hardware, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and various other electronic products. Injection molding machines are utilized in the electronics industry to protect electronic products, generate less waste compared to other manufacturing processes, offer versatility in material selection, and produce large volumes of parts quickly and efficiently. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade organization, reported that total electronic equipment production in Japan reached $4.91 billion (¥771,457 million). Additionally, consumer electronics production in May 2023 amounted to $204.67 million (¥32,099 million), up from $161.12 million (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. Therefore, the growth of the electronics industry is propelling the injection molding machine market forward.

The injection molding machine market is poised for growth due to the rising automotive industry. The automotive sector involves the design, manufacturing, and sale of motor vehicles, and injection molding machines are extensively used to produce various plastic components for vehicles. These components include interior trim, exterior body panels, and functional parts. According to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, total vehicle production in the United States increased to 11.06 million units in September 2023, up from 10.77 million units in June 2023. Thus, the increasing automotive industry contributes to the growth of the injection molding machine market.

A notable trend in the injection molding machine market is the adoption of technological advancements by major companies. LS Mtron Ltd., a South Korea-based manufacturer, launched an AI-based smart injection molding system in April 2022, featuring AI Molding Assistant and Smart Weight Control. The former reduces setup time, stabilizing the initial molding process, while the latter detects weight changes in products.

Product innovation, particularly the development of hybrid injection molding machines, is a key focus for major companies in the injection molding machine market. Hybrid injection molding machines combine features of hydraulic and electric machines to enhance energy efficiency, precision, and overall performance. Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. (SHI), a Japan-based machinery manufacturer, introduced the 20-ton iM18E compact hybrid injection molding machine in February 2023. This machine, designed for molding electronic parts, offers improved shot-to-shot weight variance and uses 50% less power than comparable hydraulic machinery.

In February 2022, Comar LLC, a US-based manufacturer and supplier of plastic solutions, acquired Automatic Plastics Ltd. This acquisition aims to enhance global manufacturing capabilities for pharmaceutical and medical device packaging solutions. Both companies, now combined, plan to expand their presence in European healthcare markets, boasting a workforce of 1200 employees and 11 production facilities. Automatic Plastics Ltd., based in Ireland, specializes in the manufacture of injection molding machines and products for the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors.

Major companies operating in the injection molding machine market include Arburg GmbH + Co KG, Haitian International Holdings Limited, Milacron Holdings Corp, Nissei Plastic Industrial Co Limited, Engel Austria GmbH, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Chen Hsong Holdings Limited, Toyo Machinery & Metal Co Ltd, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd, Japan Steel Works Limited, KraussMaffei Group, UBE Machinery Corporation Ltd., Shibaura Machine Co Ltd., Wittmann Battenfeld, Toshiba Machine Co Ltd., Negri Bossi SpA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Plastic Technology Co Ltd., Victor Taichung Machinery Works Co Ltd., Woojin Plaimm Co Ltd., Billion SAS, Dr. Boy GmbH & Co KG, Fu Chun Shin Machinery Manufacture Co Ltd., Huarong Plastic Machinery Co Ltd., L.K. Machinery International Limited, LS Mtron Ltd., Multiplas Enginery Co Ltd., Niigata Machine Techno Co Ltd., Sodick Co Ltd., Yizumi Precision Machinery Co Ltd., Cincinnati Milacron, WINTEC Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the injection molding machine market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global injection molding machine market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the injection molding machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the injection molding machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An injection molding machine is a device utilized for the manufacturing of plastic products and consists of key components such as a hopper, an injection unit, a clamping unit, and a control unit. The machine operates by heating plastic pellets until they become molten and then injecting the molten plastic into a mold cavity to create the desired shape.

The primary technologies employed in injection molding machines include hydraulic, electric, and hybrid systems. Hydraulic technology involves the use of hydraulic systems, utilizing liquids such as oils or water, to transmit power. This technology powers the injection molding machine and controls the movements of its various components during the injection molding process. The clamping force applied by these machines can range from less than 200 tons force to 200-500 tons force and more than 500 tons force, using materials such as plastic, rubber, metal, ceramic, and others, with both low and high pressure. Injection molding machines find applications in various industries, including automotive, packaging, healthcare, consumer goods, toy manufacturing, building and construction, home appliances, and others.

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The injection molding machine market consists of sales of horizontal injection molding machines and vertical injection molding machines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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