World - Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingPolyethylene in Primary Forms Market
Polyethylene in primary forms market: read newly released data featured by an Ai-driven market research tool. Facts and figures contain production, market size, imports, companies, trade, exports, consumption, and market prices. Here is a breakdown by country, including the U.S., Russia, the U.K., the Middle East, China, Africa, EU, and Latin America. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.
Get FREE access to the latest data and statistics on the Polyethylene in Primary Forms Market.
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | India |
| 4 | Brazil |
| 5 | Japan |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -6.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-8.8% per year) and India (-12.5% per year).
Polyethylene in Primary Forms Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Russia | 1245 | 1064 | 774 | -21.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1212 | 1014 | 815 | -18.0% |
| Malaysia | 1155 | 981 | 817 | -15.9% |
| Iran | 1117 | 969 | 887 | -10.9% |
| Singapore | 1288 | 1032 | 935 | -14.8% |
| Thailand | 1344 | 1135 | 940 | -16.4% |
| United States | 1364 | 1065 | 958 | -16.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1346 | 1080 | 963 | -15.4% |
| South Korea | 1348 | 1127 | 976 | -14.9% |
| Canada | 1332 | 1109 | 1002 | -13.3% |
| Belgium | 1461 | 1291 | 1090 | -13.6% |
| Netherlands | 1429 | 1261 | 1136 | -10.8% |
| Germany | 1568 | 1405 | 1219 | -11.8% |
| Average | 1310 | 1102 | 963 | -14.3% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,219 per ton), while Russia ($774 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Germany | 1478 | 1300 | 1144 | -12.0% |
| Poland | 1445 | 1280 | 1122 | -11.9% |
| France | 1411 | 1285 | 1087 | -12.2% |
| Vietnam | 1259 | 1215 | 1082 | -7.3% |
| United States | 1385 | 1194 | 1043 | -13.2% |
| Mexico | 1385 | 1130 | 1035 | -13.6% |
| China | 1276 | 1029 | 1029 | -10.2% |
| Italy | 1349 | 1173 | 1023 | -12.9% |
| Belgium | 1291 | 1143 | 964 | -13.6% |
| India | 1324 | 1104 | 962 | -14.8% |
| Turkey | 1320 | 1086 | 932 | -16.0% |
| Malaysia | 1213 | 1051 | 880 | -14.8% |
| Singapore | 1227 | 1146 | 844 | -17.1% |
| Average | 1346 | 1146 | 1034 | -12.3% |
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($1,144 per ton) and Poland ($1,122 per ton), while Singapore ($844 per ton) and Malaysia ($880 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 12 | 12 | 12 | -2.0% |
| Germany | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | -14.1% |
| United States | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.9 | -8.9% |
| Belgium | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 27.3% |
| Vietnam | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.7% |
In value terms, China ($11.8B) constitutes the largest market for imported polyethylene in primary forms worldwide, comprising 23% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($2.4B), with a 4.7% share of global imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.7% share.
In China, polyethylene in primary forms imports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.0% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.1% per year) and the United States (-8.9% per year).
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | 11 | 9.4 | 7.4 | -17.4% |
| United States | 6 | 6.4 | 6 | 0.1% |
| Belgium | 2.6 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 13.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | -11.1% |
| Singapore | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.4 | -12.1% |
In value terms, the largest polyethylene in primary forms supplying countries worldwide were Saudi Arabia ($7.4B), the United States ($6B) and Belgium ($3.3B), together accounting for 36% of global exports. The United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, Iran, Thailand, the Netherlands, Canada, Malaysia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
Russia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for polyethylene in primary forms worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Top Companies
The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.
Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Product Coverage
- HS 390110 - Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
- HS 390120 - Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polyethylene in primary forms. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20161035 - Linear polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20161039 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms (excluding linear)
- Prodcom 20161050 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity of . 0,94, in primary forms
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
-
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
-
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
-
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
1061
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polyethylene in primary forms.
3271
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
527
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market.
43
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global polyethylene market.
29
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for plastics in primary forms.
240
Explore the top import markets for polyethylene in primary forms, including China, Germany, Turkey, and more. Understand the key statistics and market insights for the global import of polyethylene. Discover opportunities with IndexBox market intelligence platform.
699
Global polyethylene production is set to grow rapidly due to the launch of new capacities in Asia. The construction of new plants for the processing of recycled polyethylene becomes urgent. The shutdowns of the U.S. plants affected by the storm and increased freight rates led to higher polyethylene costs on the stock exchanges.
155
Explore the world's best import markets for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94. Discover key statistics and market insights using IndexBox platform.
713
The global polyethylene market revenue amounted to $31.8B in 2017, rising by 11% against the previous year. This figure re...
227
Explore the top global import markets for Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers (EVA) including China, India, Italy, and more. Discover key statistics and market trends using IndexBox market intelligence platform.
