Ethylene Market: By Application Type, By End User, and Geography

Ethylene Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Application Type (LDPE, HDPE, Ethylene oxide, Vinyls, Others), By End User (Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemicals, Textile, Others), and Region

Ethylene Market size was valued at US$ 188.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2024 to 2030. The global market provides a detailed overview of the market size, and that can be segmented by application and by end-user. By application, the Ethylene Industry growth has been segmented into LDPE, HDPE, Ethylene oxide, Vinyls, and Others. The LDPE segment is likely to be the largest and fastest-growing segment in terms of application. The rise of this segment is mainly due to the rising consumer demand for the numerous plastic-based products from several industries such as construction, automotive, medical, and others. These plastic goods contain containers, tubes, and dispensing bottles. Moreover, the drift towards lightweight automobiles is boosting market growth. The HDPE segment is also likely to have significant development during the forecast period. The rising demand for high-density polyethylene HDPE can contribute to rising construction actions.

They are used for wiring, pipes, and tube in the construction business owing to high UV and chemical resistance thus beneficial for outside applications. They are also utilized as container vessels for shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, and others due to their little chemical resistance. All of the above features are likely to contribute to the market growth. Based on End-users, the Ethylene Industry is segmented into Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemicals, Textile, and Others. Among these, the Packaging end-user segment is expected to have the fastest-growing market during the forecast period 2022-2028. The lightweight and robust compression abilities of ethylene have raised its use and demand within the packaging industry for the manufacture of ethylbenzene and polyethylene, which helps defend packaged products in case of crushing or smashing. By region, the Asia Pacific market is expected to witness the highest market share during the forecast period.

Ethylene Market Key Development:

  • In November 2021, Exxon Mobil Corporation announced the launch of a chemical manufacturing unit in Dayawan Petrochemical Industrial Park in Huizhou, China
  • In October 2021, the world's first plant of ethylene and derivatives complex, which will produce net-zero carbons emissions, was announced by the Dow Chemical Company

Ethylene Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

8.7%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia-Pacific

Ethylene Market Dynamics

The increasing product use in producing polyethylene, in line with the enhanced usage of polyethylene in the packaging business, is anticipated to propel the market growth over the forecast years. Moreover, the increasing number of working people across the earth rising the demand for packaged food and beverage products is burgeoning the market growth over the forecast years.

Ethylene Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 188.2 billion

Market CAGR

8.7%

By Application Type

  • LDPE
  • HDPE
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Vinyls
  • Others

By End User Type

  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Agrochemicals
  • Textile
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ethylene market size was valued at US$ 188.2 billion in 2023

The ethylene market key players are: SABIC (Saudi Arabia) DowDuPont (U.S) Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.) Royal Dutch Shell plc (the Netherlands) China Petrochemical Corporation (China) Total SA (Italy) Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (U.S.) LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands) National Petrochemical Company (Iran) INEOS (Switzerland)

The ethylene market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.

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  1. Executive Summary
  2. Global Ethylene Industry Market Introduction
    • Global Ethylene Industry Market Taxonomy
    • Global Ethylene Industry Market Definitions
      • Application
      • End Users
  1. Global Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics
    • Drivers
    • Restraints
    • Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
    • Trends
    • Global Ethylene Industry Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
    • Global Ethylene Industry Market Competition Landscape
  2. Global Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
    • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000MT)
    • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
    • Market Opportunity Analysis
  3. Global Ethylene Industry Market, By Application Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • LDPE
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • HDPE
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Ethylene Oxide
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Vinyls
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Others
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
  1. Global Ethylene Industry Market Forecast, By End User Mode, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
    • Packaging
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Automotive
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Construction
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Agrochemicals
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Textiles
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Others
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
  1. Global Ethylene Industry Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • North America
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Europe
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Asia-Pacific
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Latin America
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
      • Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
      • Market Opportunity Analysis
    • Global Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Region, 2024 - 2030
  2. North America Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • Application Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • LDPE
      • HDPE
      • Ethylene oxide
      • Vinyls
      • Others
    • End User Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Packaging
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Agrochemicals
      • Textile
      • Others
    • Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • US
      • Canada
    • North America Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
    • North America Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics Trends
  3. Europe Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • Application Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • LDPE
      • HDPE
      • Ethylene oxide
      • Vinyls
      • Others
    • End User Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Packaging
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Agrochemicals
      • Textile
      • Others
    • Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Germany
      • UK
      • France
      • Spain
      • Italy
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
    • Europe Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
    • Europe Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics Trends
  4. Asia-Pacific Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • Application Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • LDPE
      • HDPE
      • Ethylene oxide
      • Vinyls
      • Others
    • End User Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Packaging
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Agrochemicals
      • Textile
      • Others
    • Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Japan
      • China
      • India
      • ASEAN
      • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • Asia-Pacific Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
    • Asia-Pacific Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics Trends
  5. Latin America Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • Application Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • LDPE
      • HDPE
      • Ethylene oxide
      • Vinyls
      • Others
    • End User Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Packaging
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Agrochemicals
      • Textile
      • Others
    • Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Brazil
      • Mexico
      • Argentina
      • Chile
      • Rest of Latin America
    • Latin America Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
    • Latin America Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics Trends
  6. Middle East and Africa Ethylene Industry Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn), Volume (000 MT)
    • Application Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
      • LDPE
      • HDPE
      • Ethylene oxide
      • Vinyls
      • Others
    • End User Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • Packaging
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Agrochemicals
      • Textile
      • Others
    • Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
      • South Africa
      • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
      • Rest of MEA
    • MEA Ethylene Industry Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
    • MEA Ethylene Industry Market Dynamics Trends
  7. Competition Landscape
    • Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
    • Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Type & Service Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
      • SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
      • DowDuPont (U.S)
      • Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.)
      • Royal Dutch Shell plc (the Netherlands)
      • China Petrochemical Corporation (China)
      • Total SA (Italy)
      • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (U.S.)
      • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands)
      • National Petrochemical Company (Iran)
      • INEOS (Switzerland)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
  • DowDuPont (U.S)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.)
  • Royal Dutch Shell plc (the Netherlands)
  • China Petrochemical Corporation (China)
  • Total SA (Italy)
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (U.S.)
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands)
  • National Petrochemical Company (Iran)
  • INEOS (Switzerland)

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