Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$7,250.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,921.0
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
1.1%
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Germany

Germany polyethylene market highlights

  • The Germany polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 7,250.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 7,921.0 million by 2030.
  • The Germany market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.1% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging was the largest revenue generating end use in 2022.
  • MEDICAL is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Polyethylene market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 7,250.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,921.0 million
Growth rate1.1% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentMEDICAL
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, Germany accounted for 4.8% of the global polyethylene market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany polyethylene market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Switzerland is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 1,706.0 million by 2030.

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.27% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Germany 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 manufacturing industry of Germany significantly influences the demand for polyethylene in the country. The use of this material in the automotive industry, as well as in industrial production, also contributes to the demand for polyethylene in the country.

In the automotive industry, polyethylene is widely used for manufacturing lightweight components of vehicles to enhance their fuel efficiency and reduce their emissions. The focus on carrying out technological innovations and adopting advanced manufacturing processes further supports the use of polyethylene in the country.

As the largest automotive market in Europe, Germany holds the top position in terms of production and sales of vehicles. It contributes approximately 25% to all passenger cars manufactured and nearly 20% to new registrations. Additionally, Germany has the highest concentration of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) plants in Europe, with a count of 44 OEM sites in the country in 2021.

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