The Core Factors Affecting the Plastic Mold Price

The core factors that affect the plastic mold price are mainly the following:

1. Fluctuation of raw material prices:

The main raw materials of plastic molds include plastic particles, steel, etc., and their prices are affected by factors such as international market supply and demand, exchange rate fluctuations, and energy prices. For example, rising crude oil prices will increase the cost of plastic production, thereby pushing up mold prices. In January 2025, the plastic mold raw material price index fell by 0.07% month-on-month, but long-term volatility still exists, which poses uncertainty to mold prices.

2. Technology upgrade and environmental protection requirements:

Technology upgrade: The popularization of 3D printing, intelligent and automated technologies has significantly improved mold production efficiency and quality, but the initial R&D investment and equipment costs are high, which are partially passed on to mold prices.

Environmental protection requirements: The global emphasis on environmental protection has driven mold companies to adopt environmentally friendly materials and processes, such as recyclable plastics, low volatile organic compound (VOC) coatings, etc., which has increased production costs and further supported prices.

3. Changes in market demand structure:

High-end demand growth: The increasing demand for high-precision and high-performance molds in new energy vehicles, consumer electronics and other fields has driven up prices for high-end molds. For example, the market size of new energy vehicle molds is expected to reach 120 billion yuan in 2025, driving up the prices of related molds.

Competition in the mid- and low-end markets: There is an oversupply of low-end molds and fierce price competition, but the growth in export volume has partially alleviated the pressure in the domestic market.

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