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Apr 08, 2025

UK's Compression Type Mould Market Expected to See Slight Growth with CAGR of +0.1% - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The UK compression type mould market is set to experience growth in both volume and value over the next decade. With an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% for volume and +1.6% for value from 2024 to 2035, the market is projected to reach 3.4M units and $98M in nominal prices by the end of 2035.

Driven by rising demand for compression type mould in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3.4M units by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $98M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of injection or compression type moulds for rubber or plastics in the UK fell dramatically to 3.3M units, reducing by -16.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Compression type mould consumption peaked at 17M units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The revenue of the compression type mould market in the UK dropped sharply to $82M in 2024, with a decrease of -17.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Compression type mould consumption peaked at $119M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, approx. 24K units of injection or compression type moulds for rubber or plastics were produced in the UK; approximately reflecting 2023 figures. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -0.7% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Compression type mould production peaked at 35K units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, compression type mould production expanded to $811K in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Compression type mould production peaked at $2M in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2024, the amount of injection or compression type moulds for rubber or plastics imported into the UK shrank slightly to 6.8M units, declining by -3.6% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 17M units. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, compression type mould imports declined modestly to $187M in 2024. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +96.4% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $190M in 2023, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In 2024, China (2.9M units) constituted the largest supplier of compression type mould to the UK, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, compression type mould imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (960K units), threefold. Germany (814K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+22.7% per year) and Germany (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest compression type mould suppliers to the UK were China ($53M), Portugal ($37M) and Germany ($29M), together accounting for 64% of total imports. The United States, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Japan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +53.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the average compression type mould import price amounted to $27 per unit, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($75 per unit), while the price for Belgium ($4.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of injection or compression type moulds for rubber or plastics exported from the UK rose significantly to 3.5M units, increasing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 159%. The exports peaked in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, compression type mould exports skyrocketed to $105M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Spain (714K units), Germany (630K units) and Poland (534K units) were the main destinations of compression type mould exports from the UK, with a combined 53% share of total exports. France, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, the United States, the Czech Republic, India, China and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +346.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($19M), the United States ($12M) and Ireland ($8.8M) were the largest markets for compression type mould exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports. France, Poland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Portugal, China, India and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +253.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average compression type mould export price stood at $30 per unit in 2024, increasing by 2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $64 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($121 per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($9.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the compression type mould market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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