Ethylene Market, By Application (Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, and Alpha Olefins), By End-use Sector (Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, and Textile), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Ethylene Market was valued at US$ 129.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.70% to reach US$ 355 Billion by 2034.

[PDF] Ethylene is a simple hydrocarbon compound with the chemical formula C2H4. It is a colorless and flammable gas with a sweet odor. Ethylene is an important industrial chemical that plays a significant role in various processes and applications. Ethylene is primarily produced through the steam cracking of hydrocarbon feedstock such as natural gas, naphtha or ethane.

The petrochemical industry, which heavily relies on ethylene as a key raw material, is expected to expand in the coming years. This growth is driven by increasing demand for plastic products in various sectors, such as packaging, construction, automotive, and electronics. Technological advancements and investments in new production facilities are likely to contribute to the growth of the Ethylene Market.

 

Rapid Growth in Industrialization and Urbanization

Industrialization and urbanization lead to the growth of various industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and Consumer Goods. These industries require a wide range of products derived from ethylene, including plastics, synthetic fibers, and chemicals. The expanding infrastructure development, urban construction, and manufacturing activities drive the demand for these ethylene-based products, thereby boosting the ethylene market.

Rising Expansion in Petrochemical Industry

As the petrochemical industry expands, there is a need for increased production capacity of ethylene. Ethylene is the primary building block for various downstream Petrochemical products, including plastics, fibers, and chemicals. The expansion of the petrochemical industry leads to the establishment of new ethylene production facilities, enabling higher volumes of ethylene to be produced and supplied to meet the growing demand.

Restrains:

Ethylene production and the use of ethylene-based products have raised environmental concerns, particularly regarding plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing regulations and consumer demand for sustainable alternatives to plastics may restrain the growth of the ethylene market. Economic downturns or slowdowns can impact industrial activities and consumer demand, leading to a decrease in ethylene consumption. Uncertain economic conditions can restrain investment in new ethylene production capacity and affect the overall growth of the ethylene market.

Ethylene Market is segmented based on Application, End-use Sector and Region.

Application Insight

On the basis of Application, Ethylene Market is segmented into Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, and Alpha Olefins. Polyethylene is expected to dominate the target market growth as polyethylene is one of the most widely used plastics globally and a major product derived from ethylene and it is produced by the polymerization of ethylene molecules.

End-use Sector Insights

On the basis of End-use Sector, Ethylene Market is segmented into Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, and Textile.  Packaging are expected to dominate the target market growth as the packaging industry is a significant consumer of ethylene-based products, especially polyethylene. Polyethylene is widely used in packaging applications due to its excellent properties such as flexibility, durability, and moisture resistance.

Regional Insights:

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

On the basis of region the Ethylene Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific is estimated to witness a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period, as this region has a large and growing population, along with rapid urbanization. This demographic trend has resulted in increased consumption and demand for various goods and products made from ethylene, such as plastics, packaging materials, and consumer goods.

Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Base year for estimation	2023
Forecast period	2024 – 2034
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034
Market Segmentation	By Application  - Polyethylene, Ethylene oxide, Ethylene benzene, Ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Acetate, and Alpha Olefins By End-use Sector - Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical and Textile
Regional scope	North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the Ethylene Market report based on Application, End-use Sector and Region:

Ethylene Market, By Application:

• Polyethylene
• Ethylene oxide
• Ethylene benzene
• Ethylene dichloride
• Vinyl Acetate
• Alpha Olefins

Ethylene Market, By End-use Sector:

• Packaging
• Automotive
• Construction
• Agrochemical
• Textile

Ethylene Market, By Region:

• • • North America
      • • U.S.
        • Canada
    • Europe
      • • Germany
        • UK
        • France
        • Russia
        • Italy
        • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • • China
        • India
        • Japan
        • South Korea
        • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
      • • Brazil
        • Mexico
        • Rest of Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
      • • GCC
        • Israel
        • South Africa
        • Rest of Middle East & Africa

 

The key players operating the Ethylene Market includes, DowDuPont Inc., SABIC, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc., China Petrochemical Corporation, Total SA, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., National Petrochemical Company, and INEOS.

Recent Development:

• In July 2022, INEOS launched new “bio-attributed ethylene oxide” derived from sources that have been approved as bio-based and don't compete with food production. This new product confirms INEOS' dedication to finding more environmentally friendly ways to create the commodities that consumers depend on every day.
• In September 2021, PetroChina launched $1.2bn ethane-to-ethylene project in Xinjiang. The project is intended to generate 30,000 tons of full-density polyethylene, 300,000 tons of high-density polyethylene, and 600,000 tons of ethylene annually. According to the company, the project will decrease reliance on foreign processing technology.  
• In December 2021, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Inc., launched its first ethylene futures contracts. The two cash settled futures contracts are based on ICIS's estimates of ethylene prices and are intended for participants who need to control their exposure to ethylene price risk from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia.

• DowDuPont Inc.*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

• SABIC
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
• China Petrochemical Corporation
• Total SA
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
• National Petrochemical Company
• INEOS.

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section

Research Objective and Assumption

• Preface
• Research Objectives
• Study Scope
• Years Considered for the study
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

Research Methodology

• Research data
• Primary Data
  • Primary Interviews
  • Primary Breakdown
  • Key data from Primary Sources
  • Key Thickness Insights
• Secondary Data
  • Major Secondary Sources
  • Secondary Sources
• Market Estimation
• Top-Down Approach
  • Approach for estimating Market Share by Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
• Bottom-Up Approach
  • Approach for estimating market share by Bottom-up Analysis (Demand Side)
• Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
• Research Assumptions

Market Preview

• Executive Summary
• Key Findings—Global Outlook for medical carts Strategies
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Market Snippet, By Application
  • Market Snippet, By End-use Sector
  • Market Snippet, By Region
• Opportunity Map Analysis
• Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restrains
  • Market Opportunities
  • Market Trends
• DR Impact Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Opportunity Orbit
• Market Investment Feasibility Index
• Macroeconomic Factor Analysis

Ethylene Market, By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Polyethylene
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Ethylene oxide
• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Ethylene benzene
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Vinyl Acetate
• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Alpha Olefins
• Overview
• Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Ethylene Market, By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Packaging
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Automotive
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Construction
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Agrochemical
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Textile
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Ethylene Market, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S.
    • Canada
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-use Sector , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• GCC
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East

Competitive Landscape

• Heat Map Analysis
• Market Presence and Specificity Analysis

Company Profiles

• DowDuPont Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• SABIC
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

• Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

• Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• China Petrochemical Corporation
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Total SA
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

• National Petrochemical Company
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

• INEOS
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

The Last Word

• Future Impact
• About Us
• Contact