Within Europe the largest injection moulding market is Germany, thanks to the size and scale of its manufacturing industries. Germany saw an increase of 2% for polymers used in injection moulding in 2015 and its automotive production was up 3%, despite the industry's emissions scandal.

According to a report published by British company Applied Market Information (AMI), German injection moulders have benefited from the weak Euro and the success of its OEMs in export markets. On top of this, lower oil prices helped to strengthen its continuing economic improvement and consumer confidence, which has also contributed to growing demand for packaging and consumer goods. These factors coupled with its proximity to emerging eastern and central European markets means German injection moulders continue to serve both traditional and new geographical regions.

Germany clearly represents the largest sector of the European injection moulding industry using just over 2 million tonnes of polymer in 2015. In nearly every segment where injection moulding is used, Germany is the largest market in Europe. Major companies such as Bericap (caps and closures), Gerresheimer Wilden (medical products), Röchling (automotive products) and Pöppelmann (automotive and packaging) are all based in Germany.

(According to etmm-online.com