Global Polyethylene Market Size & Outlook

The polyethylene industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 190,182.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.8% is expected of the worldwide polyethylene industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$152,550.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$190,182.4
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
2.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global polyethylene market highlights

  • The global polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 152,550.3 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 190,182.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 2.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging accounted for a revenue of USD 94,129.8 million in 2022.
  • CONSTRUCTION is the most lucrative end use 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, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 152,550.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 190,182.4 million
Growth rate2.8% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentCONSTRUCTION
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPACKAGING, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS, AUTOMOTIVE, MEDICAL, OTHER END USES

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 14.8% of the global polyethylene market in 2022.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,030.2 million by 2030.

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packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.7% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global polyethylene market based on packaging, construction, electrical & electronics, automotive, medical, other end uses covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Polyethylene End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • PACKAGING
    • CONSTRUCTION
    • ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
    • AUTOMOTIVE
    • MEDICAL
    • OTHER END USES

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Top 10 countries: Polyethylene market size, 2022 (USD Million)

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