Polyethylene's versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal material for manufacturing bottles and containers used in packaging for food and beverages, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and household chemicals. Thus, the Germany market would utilize 6,359.25 kilo tonnes of Polyethylene by 2031.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Polyethylene Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of$11.13 billion by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 3.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 5.1% during (2024 - 2031).
Polyethylene is widely used in the automotive industry for various components due to its lightweight nature, impact resistance, and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It is used in manufacturing fuel tanks, bumpers, interior trim, and under-the-hood components, contributing to improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced vehicle safety.
Additionally, polyethylene films are used extensively in agriculture for greenhouse coverings, mulching, and crop protection. These films help regulate temperature, conserve moisture, control weed growth, and protect crops from pests and diseases.
High-tech products such as electronics, consumer electronics, and medical devices require specialized packaging materials to protect them during transportation, storage, and distribution. Polyethylene films, foams, and protective packaging solutions safeguard high-tech products from physical damage, moisture, and electrostatic discharge, contributing to the demand for polyethylene materials in the packaging sector.
Based on Type, the market is segmented into High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Based on Application, the market is segmented into Bottles & Containers, Films & Sheets, Bags & Sacks, Pipes & Fittings and Others. Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Packaging, Construction, Automotive, Agriculture, Consumer Electronics and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- BASF SE
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- Borealis AG (OMV)
- Braskem S.A. (Odebrecht S.A)
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Group
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- Sinopec Group (China Petrochemical Corporation)
Market Report Segmentation
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Bottles & Containers
- Films & Sheets
- Bags & Sacks
- Pipes & Fittings
- Others
By End-Use (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Packaging
- Construction
- Automotive
- Agriculture
- Consumer Electronics
- Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- Borealis AG (OMV)
- Braskem S.A. (Odebrecht S.A)
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Group
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- Sinopec Group (China Petrochemical Corporation)
Methodology
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