Import and Export Situation of Injection/Molding/Extrusion Machines in China in the First Three Quarters of 2025

According to customs statistics, in the first three quarters of this year, China's goods trade import and export amounted to 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%. Among them, exports reached 19.95 trillion yuan, an increase of 7.1%; imports totaled 13.66 trillion yuan, a decrease of 0.2%. According to data from China's customs statistics online platform, the relevant data for plastic machinery from January to September 2025 has been compiled, focusing on the three major categories of plastic machinery (injection molding machines, blow molding machines, and extrusion machines) in terms of import and export quantity and value. The specific data is as follows:

(Cartography: Plastic Machinery Network, Data Source: General Administration of Customs)

Injection Molding Machine: In September 2025, the import quantity was 462 units, with an import value of 214,106,459 yuan; from January to September, the cumulative import quantity was 4,466 units, with an import value of 2,615,553,981 yuan.

Blow Molding Machine: Import amount in September 2025 is 77,782,308 RMB; cumulative import amount from January to September is 486,349,211 RMB.

Extruder: Import amount in September 2025 was 542,163,329 yuan; cumulative import amount from January to September was 4,207,766,689 yuan.

Injection Molding Machine: In September 2025, the export quantity was 4,600 units, and the export value was 1,334,894,654 yuan; from January to September, the cumulative export quantity was 42,244 units, and the export value was 12,744,548,017 yuan.

Blow molding machine: Export value in September 2025 is 276,080,069 yuan; cumulative export value from January to September is 2,527,482,809 yuan.

Extruder: Export value in September 2025 is 593,313,341 yuan; cumulative export value from January to September is 5,167,699,311 yuan.

China has maintained its position as the world's largest producer of plastic machinery for 23 consecutive years, accounting for 50% of global output, with sales revenue representing one-third of the global market. Chinese plastic machinery products are exported to over 200 countries and regions, covering almost all application fields. Since 2021, China's export value has surpassed that of Germany, making it the world's largest exporter of plastic machinery. Approximately 10% of its products lead globally, about 30% are at the world-class level, and 60% are at the second-tier level worldwide. The "14th Five-Year Plan" revenue target (80 billion) has been exceeded ahead of schedule, with plastic machinery revenue reaching 103.9 billion in 2024, and the profit margin remains stable at around 10%.

The Chinese plastic machinery industry has a solid position in the global value chain, especially with a significant advantage in the injection molding machine sector.

Imports mainly meet the demands of the high-end market, while exports reflect the cost-performance advantages of Chinese manufacturing.

Although there is a lack of statistics on the number of blow molding machines and extruders, the monetary data indicates that they still hold a certain share in the international market.

Overall, in the first three quarters of 2025, China's plastic machinery import and export market has maintained a good development trend, the trade structure continues to optimize, and international competitiveness is continuously strengthening.