France Plastic Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (PE, PP, PU, PVC, PET, PS), By Application (Injection molding, blow molding, roto molding, compression molding), and France Plastic Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

France Plastic Market Insights Forecasts to 2035 

• The France Plastic Market Size was estimated at USD 17,778.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.17% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Plastic Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 27,865.7 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the France Plastic Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 27,865.7 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.17% from 2025 to 2035. The France plastics market is anticipated to be driven by the growing use of plastics in place of glass, metals, wood, natural rubber, and other materials.

Market Overview 

The France plastic market that produces, processes, and markets plastic materials and products is known as the plastics industry. It covers anything from raw materials (like petrochemicals) to finished goods (like furniture, electronics, and packaging), as well as waste management and recycling.  Man-made polymers called plastics can be molded into a variety of shapes that are appropriate for a range of applications across various sectors. France has strongly positioned itself in favor of reducing plastic waste and compelled firms to adopt more eco-friendly approaches. Regulations and laws have also been widened to cover more packaging types, manufacturing processes, and materials, and have caused manufacturing operations to invest in substitutes. The food packaging sector, for example, has been compelled to re-evaluate its reliance on single-use plastics, and a shift towards compostable and biodegradable ones has occurred. The strong consumer expenditure has raised the demand for private cars, driving the automotive sector and market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France plastic market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France plastic market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France plastic market. 

Driving Factors

The France plastic market is driven by the alternatives for glass, metals, natural rubber, wood, and other man-made materials, as plastics are likely to propel the plastics market. Numerous products like olefins, PVC, polystyrene, and PET are fast replacing key materials in car parts, medical & healthcare, building & infrastructure, and consumer goods sectors. Besides, raising awareness about lowering carbon emissions and good rules is causing the substitution of metals and heavy materials with light plastics, particularly in vehicles and industrial equipment.

Restraining Factors

The France plastic industry is confronted with a myriad of issues, ranging from environmental degradation to escalating raw material prices, strict regulations, and the demand for green alternatives. All these issues are affecting all facets of the plastic business, from production to disposal.

Market Segmentation

The France plastic market share is classified into product and application.

• The PE segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France plastic market is segmented by product into PE, PP, PU, PVC, PET, and PS. Among these, the PE segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Increased demand for polyethylene is anticipated to increase in the agricultural sector due to increasing demand for drippers, microtubes, nozzles, and emission pipes in the irrigation sector. In agriculture, plastic films are employed to reduce moisture loss and control soil temperature, resulting in increased yields.

• The injection molding segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France plastic market is segmented by application into injection molding, blow molding, roto molding, and compression molding. Among these, the injection molding segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Injection molding requires a machine, plastic material, and molds. The molten plastic is injected into a mold cavity and cooled to produce the final product. It is widely applied to produce automobile components, medical devices, containers, and so on.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France plastic market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• BASF SE
• SABIC
• DuPont
• Dow, Inc.
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Celanese Corporation
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• Arkema
• Evonik Industries AG
• Covestro AG
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France plastic market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Plastic Market, By Product          

• PE
• PP
• PU
• PVC
• PET
• PS

France Plastic Market, By Application                       

• Injection Molding
• Blow Molding
• Roto Molding
• Compression Molding