China Polyethylene Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The polyethylene market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 26,074.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.4% is expected of China polyethylene market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$19,932.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$26,074.3
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.4%
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China

China polyethylene market highlights

  • The China polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 19,932.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 26,074.3 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% 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.

Polyethylene market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 19,932.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 26,074.3 million
Growth rate3.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentCONSTRUCTION
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 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, China accounted for 13.1% of the global polyethylene market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China polyethylene market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Thailand is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,273.8 million by 2030.

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China polyethylene market outlook

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.62% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the China 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.


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

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