Extrusion Machinery Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Material (Plastics, Metal, and Others), By Type, By End-Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034
Description
The extrusion machinery market size is expected to reach USD 13.10 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Extrusion Machinery Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Material (Plastics, Metal, and Others), By Type, By End-Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The extrusion machinery market is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising demand for plastic components in packaging, automotive, and construction industries, rapid industrialization, and expanding manufacturing investments in emerging economies.
Market growth is further supported by advancements in automation, IoT-enabled monitoring, and high-precision extrusion technologies, which together are enhancing production efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enabling broader adoption across industrial, construction, and consumer goods sectors globally.
Extrusion Machinery Market Report Highlights
Based on material, the plastics segment dominated the market in 2024, supported by rising demand for plastic components in packaging, construction, and automotive industries.
In terms of type, single-screw extrusion machinery held a major share, owing to its simplicity, versatility, and cost-effectiveness in producing standard plastic profiles and sheets.
Based on end-use, the construction segment led the market, driven by demand for pipes, profiles, and insulation materials in residential and commercial projects.
Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization, increasing demand for packaging, automotive components, and construction materials.
North America projected to grow at the fastest rate, supported by the adoption of advanced, high-precision extrusion solutions across packaging and automotive industries.
A few key global players include AMUT S.p.A., BC Extrusion Holding GmbH, Coperion GmbH, Davis-Standard, LLC, Extrusion Technik USA, Inc., Graham Engineering Corporation, Grundfos Holding A/S, KraussMaffei Group GmbH, Milacron LLC, NFM / Welding Engineers, Inc., The Japan Steel Works, Ltd., Viking Pump, Inc., WENGER MANUFACTURING, INC., Wuxi Xinje Electric Co., Ltd., and Zhangjiagang City Qiangsheng Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of material, type, end-use, and region
By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Plastics
Metal
Others
By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Single-Screw
Twin Screw
Others
By End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Construction
Consumer Goods
Automotive
Packaging
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
The extrusion machinery market is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising demand for plastic components in packaging, automotive, and construction industries, rapid industrialization, and expanding manufacturing investments in emerging economies.
Market growth is further supported by advancements in automation, IoT-enabled monitoring, and high-precision extrusion technologies, which together are enhancing production efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enabling broader adoption across industrial, construction, and consumer goods sectors globally.
Extrusion Machinery Market Report Highlights
Based on material, the plastics segment dominated the market in 2024, supported by rising demand for plastic components in packaging, construction, and automotive industries.
In terms of type, single-screw extrusion machinery held a major share, owing to its simplicity, versatility, and cost-effectiveness in producing standard plastic profiles and sheets.
Based on end-use, the construction segment led the market, driven by demand for pipes, profiles, and insulation materials in residential and commercial projects.
Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization, increasing demand for packaging, automotive components, and construction materials.
North America projected to grow at the fastest rate, supported by the adoption of advanced, high-precision extrusion solutions across packaging and automotive industries.
A few key global players include AMUT S.p.A., BC Extrusion Holding GmbH, Coperion GmbH, Davis-Standard, LLC, Extrusion Technik USA, Inc., Graham Engineering Corporation, Grundfos Holding A/S, KraussMaffei Group GmbH, Milacron LLC, NFM / Welding Engineers, Inc., The Japan Steel Works, Ltd., Viking Pump, Inc., WENGER MANUFACTURING, INC., Wuxi Xinje Electric Co., Ltd., and Zhangjiagang City Qiangsheng Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of material, type, end-use, and region
By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Plastics
Metal
Others
By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Single-Screw
Twin Screw
Others
By End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Construction
Consumer Goods
Automotive
Packaging
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Highlights
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
- 4. Extrusion Machinery Market Insights
- 4.1. Extrusion Machinery Market – Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Extrusion Machinery Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Industrialization and Urbanization
- 4.2.1.2. Expansion of Manufacturing Investments in Emerging Economies
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Maintenance and Operational Costs
- 4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Extrusion Machinery Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 5. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Plastics
- 5.3.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Plastics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Metal
- 5.4.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Metal, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Other
- 5.5.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Other, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Single-Screw
- 6.3.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Single-Screw, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Twin Screw
- 6.4.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Twin Screw, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Others
- 6.5.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7. Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Construction
- 7.3.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Construction, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Consumer Goods
- 7.4.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Consumer Goods, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Automotive
- 7.5.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Packaging
- 7.6.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8. Extrusion Machinery Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Extrusion Machinery Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Extrusion Machinery Market – North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Extrusion Machinery Market – Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Extrusion Machinery Market – Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Extrusion Machinery Market – Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Extrusion Machinery Market – Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Extrusion Machinery Market – Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Extrusion Machinery Market – Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Extrusion Machinery Market – Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Extrusion Machinery Market – Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Extrusion Machinery Market – Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Extrusion Machinery Market – South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Extrusion Machinery Market – Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Extrusion Machinery Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Extrusion Machinery Market – Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Extrusion Machinery Market – Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Extrusion Machinery Market – South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Extrusion Machinery Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Extrusion Machinery Market – Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Extrusion Machinery Market – Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Extrusion Machinery Market – Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Extrusion Machinery Market – Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Extrusion Machinery Market – Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Extrusion Machinery Market, by End-Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
- 10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. AMUT S.p.A.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. BC Extrusion Holding GmbH
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Coperion GmbH
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Davis-Standard, LLC
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Extrusion Technik USA, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Graham Engineering Corporation
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Grundfos Holding A/S
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. KraussMaffei Group GmbH
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Milacron LLC
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. NFM / Welding Engineers, Inc.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. The Japan Steel Works, Ltd.
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Viking Pump, Inc.
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Material Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
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