Eastern Asia: Injection-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian injection-moulding machine market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Injection-Moulding Machine Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, injection-moulding machine production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Injection-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics increased by 5.7% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +100.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the major exporter of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics, mixing up 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X units), constituting a 15% share of total exports. South Korea (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) held a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012 to 2022. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Japan (-6.1%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-11.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+37 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.2 p.p.) and Japan (-23.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest injection-moulding machine supplying countries in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +6.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -14.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Injection-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics imported in Eastern Asia reduced to X units, with a decrease of -14.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the major importer of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 64% of total imports in 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by South Korea (9.9%) and Hong Kong SAR (8.1%). Japan (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +6.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-5.0%), South Korea (-6.3%) and Hong Kong SAR (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+12 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Korea (-6.3 p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (-12.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics in Eastern Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8.9% share.

In China, injection-moulding machine imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (-2.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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