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Global Pet Preform Molding Machine Market Growth 2026-2032

Published Feb 09, 2026
Length 138 Pages
SKU # LPI20852891

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The global Pet Preform Molding Machine market size is predicted to grow from US$ 810 million in 2025 to US$ 1119 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2026 to 2032.

PET Preform Molding Machines refers to the specialized machinery used to manufacture PET (polyethylene terephthalate) preforms, which are the small, test-tube-shaped intermediate products that are later blown into plastic bottles for beverages, water, edible oils, detergents, cosmetics, and other packaging applications. PET preform equipment forms the core of PET bottle production lines and is essential for high-volume, high-precision, and energy-efficient plastic packaging manufacturing.

PET Preform Molding Machines recently has developed with the filling of carbonated beverages. With the expansion of the application range of PET bottles, higher performance requirements have been put forward for PET Preform Molding Machines.

In 2024, global PET Preform Molding Machines sales volume reached approximately 805 units, with an average global market price of around 984 k US$ per unit.

1. Growing global demand for PET bottles in beverages, packaged water, household, and personal care products

A major driver of the PET preform equipment market is the rapid expansion of global PET bottle consumption, especially in packaged drinking water, carbonated beverages, juices, edible oils, detergents, and personal care products. PET bottles remain the most cost-effective, lightweight, durable, and recyclable packaging format worldwide, which continues to stimulate demand for preforms and, consequently, for high-capacity preform injection systems. Rising urbanization, lifestyle changes, increasing hygiene awareness, and growth in FMCG sectors across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa are accelerating the installation of new PET preform production lines. Beverage manufacturers, contract packagers, and plastic converters are investing in high-cavitation, energy-efficient injection molding machines to secure reliable supply and reduce unit costs, directly driving equipment sales growth.

2. The shift toward high-speed, energy-efficient, and lightweighting technologies in PET packaging production

Another important market driver is the industry’s transition to lightweight bottles, reduced resin consumption, and energy-efficient production processes. Beverage producers demand machines capable of producing thinner-walled preforms while maintaining structural integrity and consistent neck finish dimensions. This trend pushes equipment manufacturers to offer advanced hot runner systems, servo-driven injection units, fast-cycle molding technology, and improved cooling systems. At the same time, high-speed production requirements—such as 72- to 144-cavity molds—are increasing adoption of premium PET preform machinery to maximize throughput and reduce cost per preform. With sustainability and cost efficiency becoming strategic priorities, manufacturers are replacing older equipment with new-generation machines that offer superior productivity, precision, and energy performance, stimulating continued market expansion.

3. Rising adoption of rPET (recycled PET), circular economy initiatives, and regulatory pressure on sustainable packaging

The global shift toward a circular economy and increasing regulatory pressure to incorporate recycled PET (rPET) into packaging are strong stimulants for PET preform equipment upgrades. Processing rPET requires more advanced injection molding systems capable of handling variations in melt viscosity, moisture levels, and thermal stability. As FMCG brands commit to 25–50% rPET usage targets, manufacturers must install new rPET-compatible preform systems featuring upgraded plasticizing units, improved filtration, and closed-loop process control. Governments are also implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and mandating recycling quotas, prompting bottlers and converters to invest in equipment designed for sustainable, resource-efficient production. This sustainability-driven transformation significantly boosts market demand for PET preform machinery that is optimized for recycling, low energy use, and minimal emissions.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Pet Preform Molding Machine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Pet Preform Molding Machine sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Pet Preform Molding Machine sales for 2026 through 2032. With Pet Preform Molding Machine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Pet Preform Molding Machine industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Pet Preform Molding Machine landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Pet Preform Molding Machine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Pet Preform Molding Machine market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Pet Preform Molding Machine and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Pet Preform Molding Machine.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Pet Preform Molding Machine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Less than 50 Mould Cavity
50 to 100 Mould Cavity
More than 100 Mould Cavity

Segmentation by Drive System:
Hydraulic Type
All-Electric Type

Segmentation by Speed:
Low-Speed
High-Speed

Segmentation by Application:
Food & Beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Husky Injection Molding Systems
SIPA
SACMI
KraussMaffei Group
Nissei ASB Machine
Demark Holding Group
Sumitomo Heavy Industries
BMB
Milacron
Huayan Precision Machinery
Hisson Plastic Machinery
Jon Wai Machinery Works
CYPET Technologies
Powerjet Plastic Machinery
Ningbo Hautek Industries
Polymechplast Machines

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Pet Preform Molding Machine market?

What factors are driving Pet Preform Molding Machine market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Pet Preform Molding Machine market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Pet Preform Molding Machine break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

138 Pages
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Global by Company
4 World Historic Review for Pet Preform Molding Machine by Geographic Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Pet Preform Molding Machine by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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