Trends in the plastics industry
M&A trends in the plastics industry
The plastics industry is undergoing strong consolidation, driven by technological, environmental and international changes. Against this backdrop, divestments and acquisitions are on the increase.
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Current trends
- Market concentration: buyouts between players to achieve critical mass and secure volumes and supplies.
- Technology & materials: acquisitions targeting skills in engineering plastics, eco-materials and complex processing.
- Ecological transition: integrating players with expertise in recycling, bioplastics and the circular economy.
- Geographic growth: build-up strategies to establish a foothold in new European markets or capture export markets.
- Investor interest: sectors with controlled but stable margins, attractive to funds seeking industrial consolidation.
Key figures for the plastics industry
33
billion in sales
3 500
companies in France
126 000
jobs in France
Sources : Polyvia in 2025
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