The sold production of vacuum-moulding machines and other thermoforming machines in the UK is projected to decline from 2024 to 2028. Predicted values indicate a consistent downward trend with the production decreasing from 1.25 thousand items in 2024 to 0.82208 thousand items in 2028.
Year-on-year, the production is forecasted to decrease by approximately 8.8% from 2024 to 2025, 9.65% from 2025 to 2026, 10.22% from 2026 to 2027, and around 11.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period reflects a continuing negative trend.
Future trends to watch include advancements in automation and digital technologies in manufacturing, the potential impact of economic uncertainties, and evolving environmental regulations, which could influence both demand and production techniques for vacuum-moulding and thermoforming machines.
