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Middle East Petrochemicals Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Benzene, Xylene, Toluene, Methanol), By Country (Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Aug 21, 2025
Length 80 Pages
SKU # GV20400249

Description

Middle East Petrochemicals Market Summary

The Middle East petrochemicals market size was estimated at USD 16.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 29.46 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2033, due to its increasing demand as fuels and as essential feedstocks for various industrial applications. The combustion of crude oil historically opened the path for generating multiple forms of energy, making petroleum a vital source for lighting, heating, and transportation, particularly as the most efficient fuel for internal combustion engines.

This role grew rapidly with the rise of motor vehicles and other engine-powered machinery. Beyond transportation, petroleum emerged as a critical raw material for synthesizing organic compounds. Petrochemicals encompass a broad spectrum of industrially important products, including fuels such as gasoline and kerosene, and petroleum jelly, which serves as an ointment base, lubricant, and protective coating. They also provide essential raw materials for producing wax, fertilizers, preservatives, soaps, detergents, dyes, plastics, plasters, footwear, and explosives. Wax, a petroleum by-product, is widely used in candles and molds, with advancements in wax emulsion production enhancing quality and stability for industrial applications. These diverse uses highlight petrochemicals’ indispensable role in powering economies, enabling manufacturing, and supporting modern lifestyles, making their continued development and availability a key driver for industrial growth worldwide.

Ethylene remains a cornerstone of the petrochemical industry, driven by its versatility and vital role across multiple high-demand sectors. One of its primary growth drivers is its extensive use in polyethylene production, particularly high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). HDPE’s exceptional strength and durability make it indispensable for rigid containers, detergent bottles, and underground piping applications. At the same time, LDPE’s flexibility supports widespread use in shopping bags, squeezable bottles, and film packaging. The scale of demand underscores ethylene’s central role in the plastics value chain. Another major driver is its use in producing ethylene glycol, a critical intermediate for antifreeze and polyester manufacturing. In the automotive sector, ethylene glycol enhances coolant performance by lowering freezing points and preventing corrosion, while in textiles and packaging, it is essential for producing polyester fibers and resins.

In the downstream segment, ethylene-derived polymers such as polypropylene and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) further enhance its market significance. Polypropylene’s lightweight yet durable properties make it a valuable material in the automotive industry, improving fuel efficiency without compromising strength. At the same time, its widespread use in packaging ensures product safety during transportation and storage. VCM, which is converted into PVC, supports expanding infrastructure needs and is poised for growth in line with global construction activity. Beyond these, ethylene is essential in producing synthetic rubbers and specialty polymers, integral to high-performance automotive components and weather-resistant materials.

However, despite its promising growth outlook, the Middle East petrochemical market faces notable challenges that could restrain its expansion. Stringent regulatory frameworks in the region, particularly those governing emissions control, waste management, and broader environmental sustainability, are increasing compliance costs for petrochemical producers and technology developers.

Middle East Petrochemicals Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Middle East petrochemicals market report based on product and country.
  • Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2033)
  • Ethylene
  • Propylene
  • Butadiene
  • Benzene
  • Xylene
  • Toluene
  • Methanol
  • Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2033)
  • Middle East
  • Oman
  • Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Israel
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Table of Contents

80 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology And Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Ethylene Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Ethylene Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Middle East Petrochemicals Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Middle East petrochemicals market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018-2033
3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Industry Challenges
3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. Macro-Economic Indicator Analysis-PESTEL
Chapter 4. Middle East Petrochemicals Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2. Ethylene Middle East petrochemicals
4.2.1. Ethylene Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 To 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.3. Propylene
4.3.1. Propylene Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates and Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.4. Butadiene
4.4.1. Butadiene petrochemicals market Estimates And Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.5. Benzene
4.5.1. Benzene Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 To 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.6. Xylene
4.6.1. Xylene Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates And Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.7. Toluene
4.7.1. Toluene Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates And Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.8. Methanol
4.8.1. Methanol Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates And Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
4.9. Other Products
4.9.1. Other Products Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates And Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Middle East Petrochemicals Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Country Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Middle East
5.2.1. Middle East Middle East petrochemicals Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.2. Oman
5.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.2.2. Oman Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.3. Kuwait
5.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.3.2. Kuwait Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.4. Saudi Arabia
5.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.4.2. Saudi Arabia Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.5. UAE
5.2.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.5.2. UAE Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.6. Qatar
5.2.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.6.2. Qatar Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.7. Bahrain
5.2.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.7.2. Bahrain Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
5.2.8. Israel
5.2.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
5.2.8.2. Israel Middle East petrochemicals market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Middle East petrochemicals market - Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2024
6.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
6.5. Regional Market Analysis
6.6. Strategy Mapping
6.7. Company Profiles
6.7.1. SABIC
6.7.1.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.1.2. Financial Performance
6.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.1.4. Recent Developments
6.7.2. Exxon Mobil Corporation
6.7.2.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.2.2. Financial Performance
6.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.2.4. Recent Developments
6.7.3. Chevron Lummus Global (CLG)
6.7.3.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.3.2. Financial Performance
6.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.3.4. Recent Developments
6.7.4. Kinetic Technologies
6.7.4.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.4.2. Financial Performance
6.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.4.4. Recent Developments
6.7.5. Linde PLC
6.7.5.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.5.2. Financial Performance
6.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.5.4. Recent Developments
6.7.6. Sipchem Company
6.7.6.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.6.2. Financial Performance
6.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.6.4. Recent Developments
6.7.7. Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
6.7.7.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.7.2. Financial Performance
6.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.7.4. Recent Developments
6.7.8. Tasnee
6.7.8.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.8.2. Financial Performance
6.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.8.4. Recent Developments
6.7.9. INEOS AG
6.7.9.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.9.2. Financial Performance
6.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.9.4. Recent Developments
6.7.10. Shell Global
6.7.10.1. Participant’s Overview
6.7.10.2. Financial Performance
6.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
6.7.10.4. Recent Developments

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