Global Ethylene Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The ethylene industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 407,323.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.9% is expected of the worldwide ethylene industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$238,116.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$407,323.0
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
6.9%
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Worldwide

Global ethylene market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global ethylene market highlights

  • The global ethylene market generated a revenue of USD 238,116.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 407,323.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 6.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene accounted for a revenue of USD 153,558.8 million in 2022.
  • Ethylene Oxide is the most lucrative additives segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 238,116.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 407,323.0 million
Growth rate6.9% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolyethylene
Fastest growing segmentEthylene Oxide
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene, Ethylene Oxide, EDC, Ethyl benzene

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 24.9% of the global ethylene market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,541.9 million by 2030.

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Ethylene Market Scope

Ethylene market segmentation & scope
Polypropylene
Propylene oxide
Acrylonitrile
Phenol/cumene
Cyclohexane
Nitrobenzene
Alkyl benzene
Solvents
TDI
Formaldehyde
Gasoline
Acetic Acid
MTBE
Dimethyl Ether
MTO/MTP
Monomers
Acrylic acid
Isopropanol
SB Rubber
Butadiene rubber
ABS
SB latex
EDC
Others
Regions
Latin America
Europe
North America
Middle East & Africa
Asia Pacific
Countries
Canada
Mexico
U.S.
Germany
Italy
UK
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Russia
Australia
China
India
Japan
New Zealand
Indonesia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Argentina
Colombia
Brazil
Peru
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Oman
UAE
Qatar
Kuwait
South Africa
Angola
Nigeria

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Global ethylene market outlook

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Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.49% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global ethylene market based on polyethylene, ethylene oxide, edc, ethyl benzene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Ethylene Additives Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polyethylene
    • Polypropylene
    • Propylene oxide
    • Acrylonitrile
    • Phenol/cumene
    • Cyclohexane
    • Nitrobenzene
    • Alkyl benzene
    • Solvents
    • TDI
    • Formaldehyde
    • Gasoline
    • Acetic Acid
    • MTBE
    • Dimethyl Ether
    • MTO/MTP
    • Monomers
    • Acrylic acid
    • Isopropanol
    • SB Rubber
    • Butadiene rubber
    • ABS
    • SB latex
    • Ethylene Oxide
    • EDC
    • Ethyl benzene
    • Others

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