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Plastic Component Market Share

ID: MRFR//6628-CR | 180 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre| October 2020

Revolutionizing Heavy-Duty Vehicles: The Rise of Plastic Components

The landscape of heavy-duty vehicles is undergoing a transformative shift, with plastic components emerging as a pivotal force, outshining their traditional metal counterparts. This paradigm shift is driven by a myriad of advantages that plastic components bring to the table, ranging from heightened durability and flexibility to enhanced paintability and easy processability. Notably, plastic components boast improved heat and chemical resistance coupled with superior impact strength, presenting a holistic solution for heavy-duty vehicle design.

The versatility afforded by plastic components is a game-changer for automotive engineers, enabling the creation of intricate vehicle systems, including powertrains and transmissions. This flexibility facilitates a reduction in vehicle weight and assembly costs without compromising the fundamental functionality of heavy-duty vehicles. The significance of this shift is underscored by the industry's realization that a mere 10% reduction in vehicle weight can yield a substantial 5–7% improvement in fuel economy.

Critical applications of plastic components in heavy-duty vehicles encompass an array of essential parts. These include fuel lines and tanks, windows, headlamps, tail lamps, housings for electronics and braking systems, body panels, bumpers, and foam fill material for hollow structures. The plastics employed in manufacturing these components span a spectrum, with polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polycarbonate (PC) being prominent players in this transformative journey.

While the current scope of plastic component applications in heavy-duty vehicles is considered moderate, manufacturers are intensifying their efforts to pioneer lightweight and robust materials. This strategic focus aligns with the industry's commitment to meeting stringent regulatory standards, such as the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) mandate, which targets achieving 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. The dedication to product development and innovation in material science is poised to propel the adoption of plastic components, fostering an upswing in the number of applications and an increased demand. Consequently, the surge in the use of plastic components in heavy-duty vehicles is steering the North America plastic component market for heavy-duty vehicles toward a substantial impact, with expectations of this influence ascending from a moderate to a high trajectory over the forecast period.

In essence, plastic components are not merely substituting traditional materials; they are revolutionizing the very fabric of heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing. The transition towards lightweight and resilient plastic solutions is not just a trend but a strategic imperative that holds the key to achieving higher fuel efficiency, improved safety standards, and a redefined design ethos in heavy-duty vehicles. As the industry continues to innovate and invest in cutting-edge materials, the era of plastic components in heavy-duty vehicles promises to be a transformative chapter, propelling the sector into a more sustainable and efficient future.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation   2019
Historical Data 2018
Forecast Period   2020-2030
Growth Rate   11.41%

The Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles is projected to register a CAGR of 11.41% to reach approximately USD 10 billion from 2020-2030.


Global Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Research Overview


Due to their adaptability, ease of manufacturing, moldability, light weight, waterproof properties, and low cost, plastics, also known as polymers, are used to make a wide array of products ranging from paper clips to spaceships. Traditionally, natural gas and petroleum have been used to make them. Manufacturers are now using renewable sources as a result of diminishing polymer sources. It is also produced from renewable biomass sources such as corn starch, sawdust, vegetable fats and oils, and food waste. Additionally, growing knowledge of the harm that polymers to the environment encourages producers to create recyclable goods. The major driving factor of the market is the surge in demand for high-performance plastic packaging solutions for product protection.


COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Automotive Plastic Component Market


When COVID-19 spread ly last year, it showed that it was harmful. The pandemic COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted production facilities all over the world, affecting the automotive industries' supply chain. Since the expansion of this market has a direct impact on the manufacturing of vehicles, it is anticipated that the lockdown phase will have an impact on the value of the heavy-duty vehicle the market. The market for lightweight materials is expected to suffer as a result of the decline in vehicle production.

Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Dynamics


During the projection period, it is predicted that rising plastic use in the construction, automotive, and electrical & electronics industries will boost market expansion. Plastic is increasingly being used as a substitute for metals, such as aluminum and steel, in the production of automobile components in response to regulations aiming to lower gross vehicle weight in order to increase fuel efficiency and eventually reduce carbon emissions. The development of the building sector in developing nations like Brazil, China, India, and Mexico has also significantly increased the demand for plastics. Because of loosened FDI regulations and demands for better public and industrial infrastructure, there has been an increase in foreign investment in certain domestic construction markets.


Market Key Drivers




  • Market demand for plastic to rise due to the packaging industry




Numerous industries, including food & beverage, consumer goods, automotive, and electrical & electronics, are experiencing an increase in product demand.  product consumption is being driven by the food and beverage industry's rising demand for packaging materials. Food producers prefer to utilize packaging that prevents contamination and minimizes food quality deterioration. The need is being fueled by plastic's capacity to serve as a shield between food products and the outside world.


Market Key Restraints:




  • Rigid plastic use regulations to impact growth




Regulations regarding product use are anticipated to have an impact on market growth. As polymers are harmful to environment because it has grown, strict government laws and other measures have been implemented. Many businesses and governments have worked to adopt more environmentally friendly and non-plastic alternatives in an effort to lessen the environmental damage brought on by the use of plastic. Conventions against the use of plastic and the shift toward non-polymer items jointly hinder the market growth. For example, presidents of state, environment ministers, and other delegates from 175 nations approved a historic decision to eliminate plastic waste and create an international legally binding pact by the end of 2024 in March 2022 at the UN Environment Assembly held in Nairobi.


Market Key Opportunities:




  • The rise in the adoption of electric vehicles




In the automotive business, electric cars are regarded as a technological revolution. Comparing these vehicles to their internal combustion competitors, they give the best performance. Electric vehicles outperform gas-powered alternatives in terms of energy independence, efficiency, and reliability. Additionally, since electric cars need lightweight materials and have minimal engine power, their ability to pull is likely to be limited. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles presents a chance for the heavy-duty vehicle the market to expand.


Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Segmentation


Insights by Component Type


The Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles segmentation, based on component type, engine covers, transmission covers, intake air modules, oil pan modules, cam cover modules, cluster panels/dashboards, bumpers, seating, wheels & tires, doors, interior & exterior trims, and others. The Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles growth was prominently high under the seating category in 2021 due to ongoing advancements in vehicle semi-structural component functionality, seating trim aesthetic quality, and safety relevance.


Insights by Material


The Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles segmentation, based on material is polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polycarbonate, and others. In 2021, polyethylene accounted for the largest market share of the market. It is mostly utilized in the packaging industry, which includes geo-membranes, plastic bags, plastic films, and containers and bottles. There are numerous varieties of polymers of PE, including HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE, depending on their molecular weight. Low molecular weight polymers of PE, for example, are used in lubricants; medium molecular weight polymers are utilized as wax and are miscible with paraffin, and high molecular weight polymers are frequently used in the plastics sector.


Insights by Vehicle Type


Based on vehicle type, the market is divided into tractors, loaders, scrapers, excavators, trucks, combine harvester, and buses. The buses category dominated the market for contact lenses in 2021. The market for automotive plastic components has been significantly impacted by the increasing production of buses to achieve cost-effectiveness in manufacturing and provide vehicles at cheap prices to consumers.


Global Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Share, by Region, 2021 (%)


Plastic Component Market Share, by Region, 2021


Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Overview, by Region


By region, the Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific accounted for the most extensive market share. North America is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the review period.


Asia Pacific Analysis


Asia Pacific dominated the market share in 2021. The rapidly expanding industrial sector is anticipated to fuel demand for plastic in the electrical & electronics, automotive, construction, and packaging sectors. Due to technology transfer from Western markets into the industry, recent years have seen a rise in automotive production in both China and India.


North America Analysis


North America accounted for the second-largest market share in the market in 2021 driven by rising product demand from the packaging, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the electrical and electronic industries. The region has used recycled plastics more frequently as a result of worries about plastic pollution and the advancement of recyclable technologies.


Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Competitive Landscape


The market includes tier-1, tier-2, and local players. The key market participants generally pursue new semiconductor metrology and inspection market categories. In manufacturing, specialized robots programmed for a particular work environment are generally preferable to standard robots. For instance, in February 2022, In Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, Borouge opened its fifth polypropylene factory (PP5). Increasing polypropylene manufacturing, this development will assist the business in providing services to the infrastructure, advanced recyclable packaging, and other industrial sectors.


Prominent players in the Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles research include Continental AG (Germany), DowDuPont Inc. (US), Magneti Marelli S.p.A. (Italy), FLEX-N-GATE CORPORATION (US), Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd (Japan), Samvardhana Motherson Group (India), ElringKlinger AG (Germany), Hartford Technologies Inc. (US), Abbott Ball Company Inc. (US), SMB Bearings (UK), among others.


Scope of the Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Report


Component Type Outlook



  • Engine Covers

  • Transmission Covers

  • Intake Air Modules

  • Oil Pan Modules

  • Cam Cover Modules

  • Cluster Panels/Dashboard

  • Bumpers

  • Seating

  • Wheels and Tires

  • Doors

  • Interior & Exterior Trims

  • Others


Material Outlook



  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

  • Polyurethane (PU)

  • Polypropylene (PP)

  • Polyethylene (PE)

  • Polyamide (PA)

  • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

  • Polycarbonate (PC)

  • Others


Vehicle Type Outlook



  • Tractors

  • Loaders

  • Scrapers

  • Excavators

  • Trucks

  • Combine Harvester

  • Buses

  • E-Commerce


Region Outlook



  • North America


    • US

    • Canada

    • Mexico


  • Europe


    • UK

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe


  • Asia-Pacific


    • China

    • India

    • Japan

    • Australia and New Zealand

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific


  • Rest of the World


    • South America

    • Middle East

    • Africa



Objectives of the Study


The objectives of the study are summarized in 5 stages. They are as mentioned below:


Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Forecast & Size:


To identify and estimate the market size for the Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles report segmented by component type, material, and vehicle type by value (in US dollars). Also, to understand the consumption/ demand created by consumers of Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles forecast between 2022 and 2030


Market Landscape and Trends:


To identify and infer the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles growth


Market Influencing Factors:


To find out the factors which are affecting the Automotive Plastic Component Market for Heavy-Duty Vehicles size among consumers


Impact of COVID-19:


To identify and understand the various factors involved in the market affected by the pandemic


Company Profiling:


To provide a detailed insight into the major companies operating in the market. The profiling will include the financial health of the company in the past 2-3 years with segmental and regional revenue breakup, product offering, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and key strategies.


Intended Audience



  • Manufacturers

  • Raw material suppliers

  • Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors

  • Governments, associations, and industrial bodies

  • Investors and Trade Experts

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