Ethylene And Propylene Market, By Derivative Type (Ethylene (Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE), Ethylene Oxide, Others (Ethylene Dichloride etc.)), Propylene (Polypropylene, Propylene Oxide, Others (Cumene, Acrylonitrile etc.))), By Application (Chemic

Ethylene is a hydrocarbon, which exists in the form of colorless flammable gas and has a faint sweet and musky odor when pure. Ethylene is used extensively in the chemical industry. Ethylene is also a natural plant hormone, and is used in the agriculture sector for ripening of fruits. Propylene is a colorless fuel gas with a naturally pungent smell. Propylene is obtained during the refining of gasoline and is flammable and non-toxic.

Market Dynamics

Among applications, the chemicals and petrochemicals segment holds the largest share in the global ethylene & propylene market. Ethylene is used in the production of vinyl chloride, which is used for producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Furthermore, propylene can be polymerized to form polypropylene polymers, which are widely used in the packaging industry. These factors are driving growth of the chemicals & petrochemicals segment. Propylene is also used as a raw material for producing cumene value chain, propylene oxide, n-butyl alcohol, acrylonitrile, acrylic acid and others, which is aiding the growth of the chemicals and petrochemicals segment.

Among regions, Asia Pacific accounted for a significant market share in 2022, owing to the increasing demand of ethylene and propylene from industries such as automobiles, construction, packaging, and consumer products, in emerging economies such as India and China. These factors are driving demand for ethylene and propylene derived plastic polymers such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polypropylene. According to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), the polymer market in India is driven by demand for polypropylene and polyethylene, which represented 73% of all the commodity resin consumed in 2015 to 2016.

Key features of the study:

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the ethylene & propylene market and provides market size (US$ Million & Million Tons) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the ethylene & propylene market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Total S.A., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., National Petrochemical Company, INEOS Group and Dow Inc.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future products launches, technology up-gradation, market expansions, and marketing tactics
  • The ethylene & propylene market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, ethylene & propylene manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the ethylene & propylene market
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Derivative Type:
  • Ethylene
  • Polyethylene
  • HDPE
  • LDPE
  • LLDPE
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Others (Ethylene Dichloride etc.)
  • Propylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Propylene Oxide
  • Others (Cumene, Acrylonitrile etc.)
  • Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Application:
  • Chemical & Petrochemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Others (Metal Fabrication etc.)
  • Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Region :
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Company Profiles
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  • Royal Dutch Shell Plc
  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
  • Total S.A.
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  • National Petrochemical Company
  • INEOS Group
  • Dow Inc.


1. Research Objective and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviation
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Derivative Type
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Supply Side Drivers
Demand Side Drivers
Economic Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
New Product Approvals/Launch
Promotion and Marketing Initiatives
Cost Tier Down Analysis
4. Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Ethylene
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Polyethylene
HDPE
LDPE
LLDPE
Ethylene oxide
Others (Ethylene Dichloride etc.)
Propylene
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Polypropylene
Propylene Oxide
Others (Cumene, Acrylonitrile etc.)
5. Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Chemical & Petrochemicals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Paints & Coatings
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Others (Metal Fabrication etc.)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
6. Global Ethylene & Propylene Market, By Region, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Regions, 2021 - 2032
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
U.S.
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Canada
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
U.K.
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Germany
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Italy
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
France
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Russia
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Rest of Europe
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
China
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
India
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Japan
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
ASEAN
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Australia
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
South Korea
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Rest of Asia Pacific
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Brazil
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Derivative Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Mn & Mn Tons)
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Middle East
Africa
7. Competitive Landscape
Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
Total S.A.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
National Petrochemical Company
INEOS Group
Dow Inc.
8. Section
References
Research Methodology
About us and Sales Contact
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