Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$23,043.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$24,957.4
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
1%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA polyethylene market highlights

  • The MEA polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 23,043.0 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1% 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, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 23,043.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 24,957.4 million
Growth rate1% (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, MEA region accounted for 15.1% 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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Middle East & Africa polyethylene market outlook

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.4% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


Abundant access to petrochemical feedstock, particularly ethane and propane, positions the Middle East (MEA) as a major hub for polyethylene production. The region benefits from its proximity to vast hydrocarbon reserves, enabling cost-effective production and export of polyethylene.

This coupled with significant investment in petrochemical infrastructure fosters a competitive advantage for the region in the global polyethylene market. The abundant availablity of raw materials such as ethylene and the continuous expansion of production capacities contribute to the region's prominence as a key player in the polyethylene market.

The MEA witnessed increasing investment in downstream industries, such as plastic processing and manufacturing. A strategic focus on economic diversification and the development of value-added industries such as automotive, construction, healthcare, among others are expected to drive this trend.

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