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Europe Ethylene Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Feedstock (Naphtha, Ethane), By Application, By End Use, By Country – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 128 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381597

Description

The Europe ethylene market size is expected to reach USD 54.13 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Europe Ethylene Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Feedstock (Naphtha, Ethane), By Application, By End Use, By Country – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Ethylene is a colorless, flammable gas with a sweet odor. It is widely used as a key raw material in the petrochemical industry. Ethylene is primarily used to produce polyethylene, the most common plastic, as well as other chemicals such as ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.

The European Union is increasingly focused on boosting domestic production of essential chemicals, including ethylene, to reduce dependence on imports and ensure supply chain resilience. Localized production is encouraged through funding, regulatory support, and sustainability incentives. Consequently, companies are expanding or upgrading their ethylene facilities within Europe. This trend ensures supply security and promotes investments in modern, eco-friendly production methods, thereby driving the growth.

European governments and companies are heavily investing in green technologies to make ethylene production cleaner and more energy-efficient. Initiatives include carbon capture, use of renewable electricity in steam crackers, and recycling-based ethylene production. Companies such as BASF, INEOS, and LyondellBasell are leading pilot projects to reduce the carbon footprint of ethylene plants. These sustainability-driven efforts meet stringent EU climate targets and improve competitiveness. Demand for low-emission and circular solutions drives innovation and investments as regulations tighten, thereby driving the growth.

Europe Ethylene Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the ethane segment held the largest market share owing to its higher efficiency and cleaner combustion compared to traditional alternatives, including naphtha.

The automotive segment is projected to experience significant growth during the forecast period, fueled by rising demand for lightweight materials that support better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

Germany led the Europe ethylene market in 2024, supported by its strong chemical manufacturing base and a well-established automotive industry.

The ethylene market in France is expected to grow considerably during the forecast period, driven by increasing demand from key sectors such as packaging, construction, and automotive.

A few of the key players in the market are Borealis, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Dow Chemical, Equistar Chemicals, ExxonMobil, INEOS, LyondellBasell Industries, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, Royal Dutch Shell, and SABIC.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Europe ethylene market report on the basis of feedstock, application, end use, and country:

By Feedstock (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Naphtha

Ethane

Propane

Butane

Other Feedstock

By Application Output (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Polyethylene

Ethylene Oxide

Ethyl Benzene

Ethylene Dichloride

Others

By End Use (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–20344)

Building & Construction

Automotive

Packaging

Textiles

Agrochemicals & Agriculture

Others

By Country Outlook (Volume Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

128 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Europe Ethylene Market Insights
4.1. Ethylene Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Ethylene Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Strong Automotive Industry
4.2.1.2. Advanced Petrochemical Infrastructure
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Initial Cost of Manufacturing
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Ethylene Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Europe Ethylene Market, by Feedstock
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.3. Naphtha
5.3.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Naphtha, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.4. Ethane
5.4.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Ethane, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.5. Propane
5.5.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Propane, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.6. Butane
5.6.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Butane, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
5.7. Other Feedstock
5.7.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Other Feedstock, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6. Europe Ethylene Market, by Application
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.3. Polyethylene
6.3.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Polyethylene, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.4. Ethylene Oxide
6.4.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Ethylene Oxide, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.5. Ethyl Benzene
6.5.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Ethyl Benzene, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.6. Ethylene Dichloride
6.6.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Ethylene Dichloride, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
6.7. Others
6.7.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Others, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7. Europe Ethylene Market, by End Use
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.3. Automotive
7.3.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Automotive, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.4. Packaging
7.4.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Packaging, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.5. Textiles
7.5.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Textiles, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.6. Agrochemicals & Agriculture
7.6.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Agrochemicals & Agriculture, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
7.7. Other
7.7.1. Europe Ethylene Market, by Other, by Country, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8. Europe Ethylene Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Ethylene Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3. Ethylene Market – Europe
8.3.1. Europe: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.2. Europe: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.3. Europe: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.4. Ethylene Market – UK
8.3.4.1. UK: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.4.2. UK: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.4.3. UK: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.5. Ethylene Market – France
8.3.5.1. France: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.5.2. France: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.5.3. France: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.6. Ethylene Market – Germany
8.3.6.1. Germany: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.6.2. Germany: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.6.3. Germany: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.7. Ethylene Market – Italy
8.3.7.1. Italy: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.7.2. Italy: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.7.3. Italy: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.8. Ethylene Market – Spain
8.3.8.1. Spain: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.8.2. Spain: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.8.3. Spain: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.9. Ethylene Market – Netherlands
8.3.9.1. Netherlands: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.9.2. Netherlands: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.9.3. Netherlands: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.10. Ethylene Market – Russia
8.3.10.1. Russia: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.10.2. Russia: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.10.3. Russia: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.11. Ethylene Market – Rest of Europe
8.3.11.1. Rest of Europe: Ethylene Market, by Feedstock, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.11.2. Rest of Europe: Ethylene Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
8.3.11.3. Rest of Europe: Ethylene Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (Volume Kilo Tons, USD billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Borealis
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Chevron Phillips Chemical
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Dow Chemical
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Equistar Chemicals
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. ExxonMobil
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. INEOS
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. LyondellBasell Industries
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Mitsubishi Chemical
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Royal Dutch Shell
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. SABIC
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Mitsui Chemicals
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development

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