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Japan Medical Plastics Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Polymer Type (Thermoplastics, Elastomers, Biodegradable Polymers, Others), By Application, By Manufacturing, – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381566

Description

The Japan medical plastics market size is expected to reach USD 3.36 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Japan Medical Plastics Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Polymer Type (Thermoplastics, Elastomers, Biodegradable Polymers, Others), By Application, By Manufacturing; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Medical plastics refer to specially engineered plastic materials used in the manufacturing of healthcare devices, instruments, and packaging. These plastics offer advantages such as biocompatibility, chemical resistance, durability, and ease of sterilization. Common types include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polycarbonate. They are widely used in syringes, IV bags, catheters, surgical instruments, implants, and diagnostic equipment. The lightweight and cost-effective properties of these plastics also make them ideal for disposable medical products, reducing the risk of infection and ensuring patient safety across various healthcare spaces.

The Japan medical plastics market continues to grow steadily due to its aging population, technological advancements, and increasing demand for home healthcare and minimally invasive procedures. The country’s strong focus on healthcare innovation supports the widespread adoption of high-performance polymers in medical applications. Japan’s stringent regulatory standards encourage the use of high-quality, biocompatible materials, driving demand for medical plastics in diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, and drug delivery systems. Additionally, the country’s developed medical device manufacturing sector contributes to rising domestic consumption. Major global and local players are expanding their operations and product lines to meet evolving needs, particularly in applications such as implantable devices, advanced prosthetics, and precision surgical instruments. Growing R&D investments and government support for smart medical technologies are expected to propel the market further.

Japan Medical Plastics Market Report Highlights

In terms of polymer type, the thermoplastics segment accounted for 61.52% of the market share in 2024 due to its excellent versatility, biocompatibility, and cost-effectiveness

Based on application, the medical disposables segment is projected to register a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2034, owing to rising concerns over infection control, especially in post-pandemic healthcare settings.

A few key market players include Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; Asahi Kasei Corporation; TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC; DuPont; Dow; Ube Industries; Evonik Industries AG; Lubrizol; and Solvay.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Japan medical plastics market report on the basis of polymer type, application, and manufacturing:

By Polymer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021–2034)

Thermoplastics

Polypropylene (PP)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Polyethylene (PE)

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polyurethane

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Others

Elastomers

Biodegradable Polymers

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021–2034)

Medical Instruments & Devices

Medical Disposables

Diagnostic Instruments & Tools

Others

By Manufacturing Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021–2034)

Extrusion Tubing

Injection Molding

Compression Molding

Others

Table of Contents

129 Pages
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 Source
3.2.1. Primary Source
3.2.2. Secondary Source
4. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market Insights
4.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Rising Geriatric Population
4.2.1.2. Increasing Healthcare Spending
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Stringent Regulatory Compliance
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. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polymer Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polymer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Thermoplastics
5.3.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Thermoplastics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.2. Polypropylene (PP)
5.3.2.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polypropylene (PP), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.3. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
5.3.3.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.4. Polyethylene (PE)
5.3.4.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polyethylene (PE), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.5. Polycarbonate (PC)
5.3.5.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polycarbonate (PC), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.6. Polyurethane
5.3.6.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Polyurethane, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.7. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
5.3.7.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3.8. Others
5.3.8.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Elastomers
5.4.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Elastomers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Biodegradable Polymers
5.5.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Others
5.6.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Application
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Medical Instruments & Devices
6.3.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Medical Instruments & Devices, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Medical Disposables
6.4.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Medical Disposables, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Diagnostic Instruments & Tools
6.5.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Diagnostic Instruments & Tools, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Others
6.6.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Manufacturing
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Manufacturing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Extrusion Tubing
7.3.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Extrusion Tubing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Injection Molding
7.4.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Injection Molding, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Compression Molding
7.5.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Compression Molding, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Others
7.6.1. JAPAN Medical Plastics Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
8.1.1. Expansion
8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
9.1. Mitsubishi Chemical Group
9.1.1. Company Overview
9.1.2. Financial Performance
9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Financial Performance
9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
9.3.1. Company Overview
9.3.2. Financial Performance
9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. Asahi Kasei Corporation
9.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.2. Financial Performance
9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC
9.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.2. Financial Performance
9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. DuPont
9.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.2. Financial Performance
9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Dow
9.7.1. Company Overview
9.7.2. Financial Performance
9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Ube Industries
9.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.2. Financial Performance
9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. Evonik Industries AG
9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.2. Financial Performance
9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Lubrizol
9.10.1. Company Overview
9.10.2. Financial Performance
9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. Solvay
9.11.1. Company Overview
9.11.2. Financial Performance
9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
9.11.4. Recent Development

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