Global Plastic Gears Resin Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Plastic Gears Resin market size was valued at US$ 584 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 919 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.8% during review period.
Plastic Gears Resin refers to high-performance polymer materials specifically designed for manufacturing gears used in automotive, electronics, appliances, and industrial machinery. Common resin types include polyacetal (POM), nylon (PA6, PA66), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and reinforced composites. Compared with metal gears, plastic gears offer advantages such as light weight, low noise, corrosion resistance, self-lubrication, and cost efficiency, making them increasingly popular in applications where reduced vibration, quieter operation, and design flexibility are required.
In 2024, the global sales volume of plastic gears resin reached nearly 200,000 tons, with an average factory price of approximately $2,700 per ton.
Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing market for plastic gear resins, driven by strong demand from the automotive, consumer electronics, and home appliance industries. China, Japan, and South Korea are major production hubs. China leads in large-scale adoption due to its automotive manufacturing base and rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) industry, which requires lightweight, noise-reducing gears in drive systems. Japan and South Korea emphasize high-precision applications, especially in robotics, medical devices, and compact consumer electronics. Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, is emerging as a secondary growth cluster, supported by multinational manufacturers shifting production capacity to the region.
Europe remains a technologically advanced market, with a strong focus on high-performance resins for automotive and industrial automation. Germany, France, and Italy drive demand through the presence of major automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Stringent EU regulations on fuel efficiency and carbon emissions accelerate the substitution of metal gears with plastic alternatives. Moreover, European companies are at the forefront of bio-based and recyclable resin development, which is expected to influence global material innovation trends.
North America represents a mature but stable market. The U.S. dominates demand, supported by applications in industrial machinery, aerospace, and medical devices, where durability and reliability are critical. While the automotive industry continues to use plastic gears, demand growth is slower compared with APAC. However, the shift toward automation, robotics, and precision healthcare equipment provides steady opportunities for high-performance resin adoption. Increasing reshoring of manufacturing also enhances local resin consumption.
Latin America is a developing market, with Brazil and Mexico being the main contributors. The automotive industry is the primary driver, particularly as global carmakers expand local production capacity. Adoption is still limited compared to APAC and Europe due to price sensitivity and limited availability of advanced resins, but gradual growth is expected as regional manufacturing capabilities improve.
MEA is currently the smallest market, with demand concentrated in niche sectors such as oilfield equipment, industrial machinery, and imported automotive parts. Growth potential exists in the long term as industrial diversification and local manufacturing initiatives expand, particularly in the Gulf countries. However, resin imports dominate, as local production capacity remains underdeveloped.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Plastic Gears Resin market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Plastic Gears Resin
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Plastic Gears Resin market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Delrin, Asahi Kasei, Mitsubishi Chemical, BASF, Celanese, Kuraray, DSM, SABIC, Polyplastics, LG Chem, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Plastic Gears Resin market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
POM Resin
Nylon Resin
PBT Resin
PET Resin
PC Resin
High Performance Plastics
Others
Market segment by Application
Automobile
Electronic and Electrical Appliances
Industrial Equipment
Medical
Others
Major players covered
Delrin
Asahi Kasei
Mitsubishi Chemical
BASF
Celanese
Kuraray
DSM
SABIC
Polyplastics
LG Chem
Kolon Plastics
LyondellBasell
Invista
Ascend
UBE
Covestro
Wanhua Chemical
Yuntianhua
Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical
Shenma Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Plastic Gears Resin product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Plastic Gears Resin, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Plastic Gears Resin from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Plastic Gears Resin competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Plastic Gears Resin breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Plastic Gears Resin market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Plastic Gears Resin.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Plastic Gears Resin sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Plastic Gears Resin refers to high-performance polymer materials specifically designed for manufacturing gears used in automotive, electronics, appliances, and industrial machinery. Common resin types include polyacetal (POM), nylon (PA6, PA66), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and reinforced composites. Compared with metal gears, plastic gears offer advantages such as light weight, low noise, corrosion resistance, self-lubrication, and cost efficiency, making them increasingly popular in applications where reduced vibration, quieter operation, and design flexibility are required.
In 2024, the global sales volume of plastic gears resin reached nearly 200,000 tons, with an average factory price of approximately $2,700 per ton.
Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing market for plastic gear resins, driven by strong demand from the automotive, consumer electronics, and home appliance industries. China, Japan, and South Korea are major production hubs. China leads in large-scale adoption due to its automotive manufacturing base and rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) industry, which requires lightweight, noise-reducing gears in drive systems. Japan and South Korea emphasize high-precision applications, especially in robotics, medical devices, and compact consumer electronics. Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, is emerging as a secondary growth cluster, supported by multinational manufacturers shifting production capacity to the region.
Europe remains a technologically advanced market, with a strong focus on high-performance resins for automotive and industrial automation. Germany, France, and Italy drive demand through the presence of major automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Stringent EU regulations on fuel efficiency and carbon emissions accelerate the substitution of metal gears with plastic alternatives. Moreover, European companies are at the forefront of bio-based and recyclable resin development, which is expected to influence global material innovation trends.
North America represents a mature but stable market. The U.S. dominates demand, supported by applications in industrial machinery, aerospace, and medical devices, where durability and reliability are critical. While the automotive industry continues to use plastic gears, demand growth is slower compared with APAC. However, the shift toward automation, robotics, and precision healthcare equipment provides steady opportunities for high-performance resin adoption. Increasing reshoring of manufacturing also enhances local resin consumption.
Latin America is a developing market, with Brazil and Mexico being the main contributors. The automotive industry is the primary driver, particularly as global carmakers expand local production capacity. Adoption is still limited compared to APAC and Europe due to price sensitivity and limited availability of advanced resins, but gradual growth is expected as regional manufacturing capabilities improve.
MEA is currently the smallest market, with demand concentrated in niche sectors such as oilfield equipment, industrial machinery, and imported automotive parts. Growth potential exists in the long term as industrial diversification and local manufacturing initiatives expand, particularly in the Gulf countries. However, resin imports dominate, as local production capacity remains underdeveloped.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Plastic Gears Resin market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Plastic Gears Resin market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Plastic Gears Resin
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Plastic Gears Resin market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Delrin, Asahi Kasei, Mitsubishi Chemical, BASF, Celanese, Kuraray, DSM, SABIC, Polyplastics, LG Chem, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Plastic Gears Resin market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
POM Resin
Nylon Resin
PBT Resin
PET Resin
PC Resin
High Performance Plastics
Others
Market segment by Application
Automobile
Electronic and Electrical Appliances
Industrial Equipment
Medical
Others
Major players covered
Delrin
Asahi Kasei
Mitsubishi Chemical
BASF
Celanese
Kuraray
DSM
SABIC
Polyplastics
LG Chem
Kolon Plastics
LyondellBasell
Invista
Ascend
UBE
Covestro
Wanhua Chemical
Yuntianhua
Tangshan Zhonghao Chemical
Shenma Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Plastic Gears Resin product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Plastic Gears Resin, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Plastic Gears Resin from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Plastic Gears Resin competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Plastic Gears Resin breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Plastic Gears Resin market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Plastic Gears Resin.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Plastic Gears Resin sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
141 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Plastic Gears Resin by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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