2-Shot Injection Molding Market to Reach US$ 19.0 Billion by 2036, Driven by Rising Demand for Multi-Material Components and Manufacturing Automation | Latest Report TMR

The global 2-shot injection molding market was valued at US$ 11.0 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 19.0 Billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2036. Market growth is primarily fueled by rising demand for multi-material and multi-functional components, along with increasing focus on manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and automation benefits across industries.

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Market Overview

2-shot injection molding-also referred to as dual-shot or multi-shot molding-is an advanced manufacturing process that enables the production of complex plastic components by injecting two different materials or colors into a single mold within one continuous cycle. This process creates a strong molecular bond between materials such as rigid plastics and elastomers, eliminating the need for secondary assembly, adhesives, or bonding processes.

The technology allows manufacturers to integrate soft-touch grips, seals, flexible zones, transparent windows, aesthetic overlays, and multi-color components into a single finished product. As a result, 2-shot injection molding is widely used in automotive interiors, consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, and packaging, where functional robustness, ergonomic design, and visual appeal are critical.

Key Market Growth Drivers

Rising Demand for Multi-Material and Multi-Functional Components
A major driver of the 2-shot injection molding market is the increasing demand for integrated components that combine multiple material properties and functions into a single part. Industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and packaging are shifting toward designs that require enhanced durability, aesthetics, and ergonomics without increasing assembly complexity.

In automotive interior applications, more than 30-40% of molded parts now utilize multi-material designs, including soft-touch switches, two-colored panels, and integrated seals. This shift has resulted in a 20-30% reduction in assembly operations while improving reliability. In consumer electronics, over 50% of handheld devices incorporate multi-material housings and tactile grip zones produced using 2-shot molding.

Manufacturing Efficiency, Cost Reduction, and Automation Benefits
Efficiency and cost optimization are central to the growing adoption of 2-shot injection molding. By combining multiple production steps into a single automated process, manufacturers can reduce production time by 20-35% and labor costs by 15-25%, while eliminating secondary assembly and adhesive bonding.

Advanced rotary systems and servo-driven molding equipment enable repeatability rates of over 98%. Many automotive and consumer goods manufacturers report 10-20% lower defect rates due to improved material bonding and alignment. In high-volume production environments, replacing two separate molding lines with a single 2-shot process can reduce total production expenditure by up to 30%, while automation and robotics integration can increase output by 20-40%.

Market Segmentation

Resin Type
• Polypropylene
• Polycarbonate
• ABS
• Polystyrene
• Other Thermoplastics
• Silicones
• SBR
• Nitrile Rubber
• TPE
• Others

Process
• Rotary
• Movable Core

Application
• Automotive
• Medical
• Consumer Goods
• Electrical & Electronics
• Industrial
• Packaging
• Others

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Regional Outlook

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific is the leading and fastest-growing region, accounting for 47% of global market revenue in 2025. The region benefits from a strong manufacturing ecosystem, large-scale automotive and electronics production, and widespread adoption of advanced molding technologies in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Automotive plants in China alone produce 2-3 million units of 2-shot molded components annually.

Europe
Europe represents approximately 24% of global demand, driven by a well-established automotive engineering base in Germany, Italy, and the UK. The region is also witnessing increased adoption of 2-shot molding in the healthcare sector, where precision manufacturing and reliability are essential.

North America
North America accounts for around 20% of the market, supported by a strong automotive sector and rising use of 2-shot molding in healthcare consumables, automotive interiors, and household products.

Analysis of Key Players

The competitive landscape of the 2-shot injection molding market is defined by technological capability, scalability, and engineering expertise. EVCO Plastics is a leading supplier offering advanced rotary and multi-shot tooling across automotive, medical, consumer, and industrial applications.

Gemini Group Inc is another key player, specializing in precision-engineered, multi-functional 2-shot molded components. The company leverages in-house tooling, automation, and rotary molding technologies to optimize cycle times and reduce secondary processing costs, particularly for automotive interior and industrial applications.

Other notable players include Rogan Corporation, Nyloncraft, Paragon Rapid Technologies Limited, Season International Co., Girard Rubber Corporation, CM International Industries Corporation, SIMTEC Silicone Parts, Midstate Mold & Engineering, Carclo Technical Plastics, Yomura Technologies, and CMG Plastics, all contributing to a competitive and innovation-driven market environment.

Recent Developments

• In 2025, EVCO Plastics confirmed about its focus on developing multi-shot and 2-shot injection molding services companywide, with supplemental investment in automated tooling and robotics; this has allowed for larger, complicated multi-material parts at high levels of production volume while minimizing secondary operations and enhancing overall quality control.

• In 2025, Gemini Group continued optimizing its solutions for 360-degree two-shot injection molding, emphasizing reduced cycle times and integration of complex materials for automotive interior and consumer plastics applications.

• In February 2025, Berry Global completed the acquisition of CMG Plastics, strengthening its position in North American rigid packaging and expanding advanced injection molding and ISBM capabilities.

• In 2024, CMG expanded its Canadian operations by adding 30,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and installing new all-electric Engel injection molding machines to increase production capacity.

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FAQs

1. What is the current size of the 2-shot injection molding market?
The market was valued at US$ 11.0 Billion in 2025.

2. What is the projected growth rate of the market?
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2036.

3. Which process dominates the market?
Rotary 2-shot injection molding holds the largest share at 60%.

4. Which region leads the global market?
Asia Pacific leads with a 47% revenue share.

5. Who are the key players in the market?
Major players include EVCO Plastics, Gemini Group Inc, and Yomura Technologies.

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