Rotomolding Key to Mexico’s Plastic Industry, Says ANIPAC

At a rotational molding (rotomolding) plastics forum organized by the National Association of Plastics Industries (ANIPAC), industry leaders highlighted the importance of rotomolding to Mexico’s global competitiveness in the plastics sector.

ANIPAC emphasized that the circular economy practices inherent to rotomolding—such as reduced reliance on virgin resins and low-waste production—will be critical for enhancing the sector’s environmental credentials. Rafael Aguirre, a researcher at the Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), stressed the need for firms to obtain certifications like ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management to access international markets.

The rotomolding sector currently supports approximately 25,000 direct jobs and more than 50,000 indirect jobs in Mexico, according to María José Acosta, president, ANIPAC’s Rotomolding Section. Between 2023 and 2024, the volume of thermoplastic resins processed through rotomolding grew 1.49%, reflecting rising demand from industries including agriculture, automotive, and urban furniture.

Raúl Mendoza, ANIPAC’s director general, stated that the plastics industry must evolve through efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. “Rotomolding is a key link in transforming plastic into useful parts across many sectors,” he said. He urged companies to adopt improved material practices, circularity-focused designs, and new technologies to meet current market demands.

Luis Roca, from Spain’s AIMPLAS Institute, projected that the global rotomolding market will reach US$5.9 billion by 2031, growing at an annual rate of 5.9%. He identified environmental regulations, expanding applications in electric vehicles and construction, and rising demand from emerging markets as key growth drivers.