United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Crystalline, Non-Crystalline, Engineering Plastics, and Super Engineering Plastics), By Application (Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Logistics, Consumer Goods, Textiles and Clothing, Furniture and Bedding, Agriculture, Medical Devices, and Others), and United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Size was estimated at USD 5135.34 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.39% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 8235.34 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 8235.34 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.39% from 2025 to 2035. The driver of the plastic resins market's expansion is the rising demand from sectors including electronics, construction, automotive, and electrical. Plastic resins are widely utilized in the automotive industry for applications such as the exterior, interior, and under-the-hood parts of cars, all the way that the UK is known as the key centre of the automotive industry.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market Size refers to the industry that is involved with the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of plastic resins, raw ingredients required to create a wide variety of plastic products. Plastic resins are either natural or synthetic polymer materials that are used as building blocks for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. There are various kinds of plastic resins, such as polypropylene, low-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride. These plastic resins all have different physical characteristics, uses, and recycling levels. Furthermore, one of the more prevalent characteristics is that recycled plastic resin can take on new forms through injection molding because it is frequently insensitive to heat. Moreover, the substitution of lightweight plastics for metals and heavy materials, especially in industrial machinery and automobiles, is fueled by growing carbon emissions restrictions and public awareness.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom plastic resins market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom plastic resins market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 United Kingdom plastic resins market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom plastic resins is propelled by the growing need for plastic resins in packaging, especially in the food and beverage industries. The UK's stricter packaging laws and Plastic Packaging Tax have prompted increased investment in recyclable, biodegradable, and bio-based polymers, which have sped up market expansion in tandem with the drive for sustainability. Furthermore, it boosts efficiency; industries like consumer electronics and aerospace are progressively utilizing high-performance engineering plastics. Further, it is being expanded by technological advancements like barrier resins and circular economy solutions.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion is anticipated to be hampered due to intense competition, the region's P.E. manufacturers maintain a tight resins market and export substantial amounts, supply and demand, the volatility of raw materials, unpredictability, and seasonal fluctuations.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom plastic resins market share is classified into product and application.

• The crystalline segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom plastic resins market is divided by product into crystalline, non-crystalline, engineering plastics, and super engineering plastics. Among these, the crystalline segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to because of their qualities, crystalline resins. They perform exceptionally well in bearing, wear, and structural load applications. Additionally, they exhibit better chemical resistance than amorphous materials.

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

The United Kingdom plastic resins market is segmented by process into packaging, automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, logistics, consumer goods, textiles and clothing, furniture and bedding, agriculture, medical devices, and others. Among these, the packaging segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This is because the packaging business has long made use of plastics. Moreover, the rising consumer spending in developing and emerging nations is anticipated to greatly increase the demand for plastic in packaging applications.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom plastic resins 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

• Polymateria Ltd
• Victrex plc
• Croda International plc
• Essentra plc
• Plastiserve
• 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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom plastic resins market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market, By Product

• Crystalline
• Non-Crystalline
• Engineering Plastics
• Super Engineering Plastics

United Kingdom Plastic Resins Market, By Application

• Packaging
• Automotive
• Construction
• Electrical and Electronics
• Logistics
• Consumer Goods
• Textiles and Clothing
• Furniture and Bedding
• Agriculture
• Medical Devices
• Others