This Polyolefins report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The polyolefins market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $296.65 billion in 2024 to $331.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and urbanization, consumer preference, emerging markets, increasing consumption of polyolefins.
The polyolefins market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $499.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to biodegradable polyolefins, advanced packaging solutions, lightweighting, electric vehicle (ev) applications, smart packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include biodegradable polyolefins, advanced packaging solutions, lightweighting, electric vehicle (ev) applications, technological advancements.
An increase in the demand for packaged food is anticipated to drive the growth of the polyolefins market in the future. Packaged food refers to items that offer convenience in acquisition and preparation, often being ready-to-eat products available in grocery stores. Polyolefins are utilized for packaging food products due to their mechanical strength and cost-effectiveness, meaning that rising demand for packaged food directly boosts the demand for polyolefins. For example, in June 2024, the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a US-based organization that provides access to biomedical and genomic information, reported that consumer demand for packaged food in Australia is steadily rising. This growth is supported by extensive annual data collections from four major supermarkets that together account for nearly 85% of the market share. Over 20,000 products are systematically tracked and analyzed each year using a dedicated Data Collector App, revealing a strong upward trend in consumer preference for convenience, variety, and quality in packaged food options across the country. Consequently, the growing demand for packaged food is propelling the expansion of the polyolefins market.
The expanding construction industry is projected to drive the growth of the polyolefins market in the future. The construction industry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities related to the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, and maintenance of physical structures and infrastructure. Polyolefins are extensively utilized in this sector due to their versatile properties, numerous applications, cost-effectiveness, lightweight nature, durability, and resistance to various environmental conditions. For example, in July 2024, the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that the value of construction activities increased from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. Therefore, the growth of the construction industry is expected to significantly enhance the polyolefins market.
Innovation is a key focus for major companies in the polyolefins market, exemplified by the introduction of Stelora, a sustainable engineering polymer by Borealis AG in May 2023. Stelora, part of Borealis's polyolefin portfolio, is crafted from renewable feedstock, offering sustainability, enhanced performance, processability, and versatility. It provides a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional engineering polymers like ABS and polycarbonate, boasting high heat resistance and low moisture absorption.
Strategic partnerships are a common approach among major companies in the polyolefins market to enhance their services and reach. Borealis AG, in October 2023, partnered with Borouge, a United Arab Emirates-based chemicals company, aiming to leverage their strengths, expand their customer base, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
In April 2024, Borealis AG, an Austrian petrochemical company that operates through a network of innovation centers, manufacturing facilities, customer service centers, representative offices, subsidiaries, and affiliates, acquired Integra Plastics AG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Borealis AG's recycling capacity, support its sustainability objectives, and expand its portfolio of high-quality circular products to meet the increasing customer demand for sustainable solutions in the plastics sector. Integra Plastics AG, based in Bulgaria, specializes in advanced materials and plastics, particularly polyolefins.
Major companies operating in the polyolefins market include ExxonMobil Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation., China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation., Total SE, Arkema S.A., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Braskem S.A., BASF SE, Reliance Industries Limited, Borealis AG, INEOS Group AG, Repsol S.A., PetroChina Company Ltd., Ducor Petrochemicals B.V., Formosa Plastics Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., Hanwha TotalEnergies Petrochemical Co. Ltd., PolyOne Corporation, Sasol Limited, Tosoh Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, LG Chem Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Westlake Chemical Corporation, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Versalis S.p.A., PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, China National Chemical Corporation.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyolefins market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this polyolefins market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the polyolefins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
Polyolefins are a group of polymers containing simple olefins and fall under the category of thermoplastics. Comprising solely hydrogen and carbon, polyolefins are derived from oil and natural gas. They find applications in packaging and the production of blow-molded components for toys.
The main types of polyolefins include polyethylene - HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene, and other variations. Polypropylene is a type of plastic produced through the polymerization of propylene. Applications of polypropylene encompass films and sheets, blow molding, injection molding, profile extrusion, and various other uses. These polyolefins are utilized in industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals or medical, electronics, and electricals.
The polyolefins market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides polyolefins market statistics, including polyolefins industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a polyolefins market share, detailed polyolefins market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the polyolefins industry. This polyolefins market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The polyolefins market consists of sales of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The polyolefins market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $296.65 billion in 2024 to $331.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrialization and urbanization, consumer preference, emerging markets, increasing consumption of polyolefins.
The polyolefins market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $499.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to biodegradable polyolefins, advanced packaging solutions, lightweighting, electric vehicle (ev) applications, smart packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include biodegradable polyolefins, advanced packaging solutions, lightweighting, electric vehicle (ev) applications, technological advancements.
An increase in the demand for packaged food is anticipated to drive the growth of the polyolefins market in the future. Packaged food refers to items that offer convenience in acquisition and preparation, often being ready-to-eat products available in grocery stores. Polyolefins are utilized for packaging food products due to their mechanical strength and cost-effectiveness, meaning that rising demand for packaged food directly boosts the demand for polyolefins. For example, in June 2024, the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a US-based organization that provides access to biomedical and genomic information, reported that consumer demand for packaged food in Australia is steadily rising. This growth is supported by extensive annual data collections from four major supermarkets that together account for nearly 85% of the market share. Over 20,000 products are systematically tracked and analyzed each year using a dedicated Data Collector App, revealing a strong upward trend in consumer preference for convenience, variety, and quality in packaged food options across the country. Consequently, the growing demand for packaged food is propelling the expansion of the polyolefins market.
The expanding construction industry is projected to drive the growth of the polyolefins market in the future. The construction industry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities related to the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, and maintenance of physical structures and infrastructure. Polyolefins are extensively utilized in this sector due to their versatile properties, numerous applications, cost-effectiveness, lightweight nature, durability, and resistance to various environmental conditions. For example, in July 2024, the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that the value of construction activities increased from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. Therefore, the growth of the construction industry is expected to significantly enhance the polyolefins market.
Innovation is a key focus for major companies in the polyolefins market, exemplified by the introduction of Stelora, a sustainable engineering polymer by Borealis AG in May 2023. Stelora, part of Borealis's polyolefin portfolio, is crafted from renewable feedstock, offering sustainability, enhanced performance, processability, and versatility. It provides a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional engineering polymers like ABS and polycarbonate, boasting high heat resistance and low moisture absorption.
Strategic partnerships are a common approach among major companies in the polyolefins market to enhance their services and reach. Borealis AG, in October 2023, partnered with Borouge, a United Arab Emirates-based chemicals company, aiming to leverage their strengths, expand their customer base, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
In April 2024, Borealis AG, an Austrian petrochemical company that operates through a network of innovation centers, manufacturing facilities, customer service centers, representative offices, subsidiaries, and affiliates, acquired Integra Plastics AG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Borealis AG's recycling capacity, support its sustainability objectives, and expand its portfolio of high-quality circular products to meet the increasing customer demand for sustainable solutions in the plastics sector. Integra Plastics AG, based in Bulgaria, specializes in advanced materials and plastics, particularly polyolefins.
Major companies operating in the polyolefins market include ExxonMobil Corporation, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation., China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation., Total SE, Arkema S.A., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Braskem S.A., BASF SE, Reliance Industries Limited, Borealis AG, INEOS Group AG, Repsol S.A., PetroChina Company Ltd., Ducor Petrochemicals B.V., Formosa Plastics Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC., Hanwha TotalEnergies Petrochemical Co. Ltd., PolyOne Corporation, Sasol Limited, Tosoh Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, LG Chem Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Westlake Chemical Corporation, Lotte Chemical Corporation, Versalis S.p.A., PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, China National Chemical Corporation.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyolefins market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this polyolefins market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the polyolefins market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
Polyolefins are a group of polymers containing simple olefins and fall under the category of thermoplastics. Comprising solely hydrogen and carbon, polyolefins are derived from oil and natural gas. They find applications in packaging and the production of blow-molded components for toys.
The main types of polyolefins include polyethylene - HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene, and other variations. Polypropylene is a type of plastic produced through the polymerization of propylene. Applications of polypropylene encompass films and sheets, blow molding, injection molding, profile extrusion, and various other uses. These polyolefins are utilized in industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals or medical, electronics, and electricals.
The polyolefins market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides polyolefins market statistics, including polyolefins industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a polyolefins market share, detailed polyolefins market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the polyolefins industry. This polyolefins market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The polyolefins market consists of sales of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Polyolefins Market Characteristics3. Polyolefins Market Trends and Strategies4. Polyolefins Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Polyolefins Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Polyolefins Market34. Recent Developments in the Polyolefins Market
5. Global Polyolefins Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Polyolefins Market Segmentation
7. Polyolefins Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Polyolefins Market
9. China Polyolefins Market
10. India Polyolefins Market
11. Japan Polyolefins Market
12. Australia Polyolefins Market
13. Indonesia Polyolefins Market
14. South Korea Polyolefins Market
15. Western Europe Polyolefins Market
16. UK Polyolefins Market
17. Germany Polyolefins Market
18. France Polyolefins Market
19. Italy Polyolefins Market
20. Spain Polyolefins Market
21. Eastern Europe Polyolefins Market
22. Russia Polyolefins Market
23. North America Polyolefins Market
24. USA Polyolefins Market
25. Canada Polyolefins Market
26. South America Polyolefins Market
27. Brazil Polyolefins Market
28. Middle East Polyolefins Market
29. Africa Polyolefins Market
30. Polyolefins Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Polyolefins Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Polyolefins Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Polyolefins Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on polyolefins market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for polyolefins? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The polyolefins market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Type: Polyethylene (PP); Polypropylene; Other Types2) by Application: Films and Sheets; Blow Molding; Injection Molding; Profile Extrusion; Other Applications
3) by End-User: Packaging; Automotive; Construction; Pharmaceuticals/Medical; Electronics & Electricals
Subsegments:
1) by Polyethylene (PE): High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE); Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE); Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)2) by Polypropylene (PP): Homopolymer Polypropylene; Random Copolymer Polypropylene; Block Copolymer Polypropylene
3) by Other Types: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA); Polyolefin Elastomers (POE)
Key Companies Mentioned: ExxonMobil Corporation; Saudi Basic Industries Corporation.; China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.; Total SE; Arkema S.a.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Polyolefins market report include:- ExxonMobil Corporation
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation.
- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.
- Total SE
- Arkema S.A.
- LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- Braskem S.A.
- BASF SE
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Borealis AG
- INEOS Group AG
- Repsol S.A.
- PetroChina Company Ltd.
- Ducor Petrochemicals B.V.
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC.
- Hanwha TotalEnergies Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
- PolyOne Corporation
- Sasol Limited
- Tosoh Corporation
- The Dow Chemical Company
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd.
- Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
- Westlake Chemical Corporation
- Lotte Chemical Corporation
- Versalis S.p.A.
- PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
- China National Chemical Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 331.07 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 499.52 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
