Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$63,301.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$86,775.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
4%
Report Coverage
Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific polyethylene market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 63,301.7 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging was the largest revenue generating end use in 2022.
  • CONSTRUCTION is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Thailand is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 63,301.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 86,775.8 million
Growth rate4% (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
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, Borealis Exploration Ltd, Braskem SA ADR, Dow Inc, Exxon Mobil Corp, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H, Formosa Plastics Group, LG Chem, MOL Group, INEOS, SABIC


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 41.5% of the global polyethylene market in 2022.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 86,775.8 million by 2030.

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Asia Pacific polyethylene market outlook

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.67% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific 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.


The consistent expansion of the construction industry in the region that is fueled by ongoing urbanization and increasing renovation activities is poised to surge the demand for polyethylene, particularly in roofing applications in Asia Pacific. China, India, and Japan have emerged as primary producers of construction plastics in the region.

Growing government backing in the form of tax benefits and financial incentives in the petrochemicals industry of China and India aims to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) in these countries. This, in turn, is anticipated to contribute to the growth of polyethylene market in Asia Pacific in the coming years.

Polyethylene has become crucial for ensuring the longevity of appliances developed from it owing to its increased resistance to chemical reactions, extreme temperatures (both high and low), and abrasion. Moreover, polyethylene is tough with high electrical insulation.

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