Middle East & Africa Polyethylene Market Size & Outlook

The polyethylene market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13,197.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa polyethylene market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$10,015.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$13,197.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.7%
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MEA polyethylene market highlights

  • The MEA polyethylene market generated a revenue of USD 10,015.9 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, high-density polyethylene (hdpe) was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 10,015.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 13,197.0 million
Growth rate4.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentHigh-density polyethylene (hdpe)
Fastest growing segmentLinear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLow-density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.3% of the global polyethylene market in 2024.
  • 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 111,305.6 million by 2030.

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Polyethylene Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
China Petrochemical Corporation View profile - - -
Borealis View profile 5001-10000 Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe https://www.borealisgroup.com
MOL Group View profile 10001+ Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, Europe http://molgroup.info/en/
Basf SE ADR View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com
INEOS View profile 10001+ Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.ineos.com/
Formosa Plastics Group View profile 1001-5000 Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia https://www.fpg.com.tw/
SABIC View profile 10001+ Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia http://www.sabic.com
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp View profile 74632 1-1 Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8251 https://www.mcgc.com
LG Chem View profile 10001+ Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia https://www.lgchem.com
Exxon Mobil Corp View profile 61500 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, TX, United States, 77389-1425 https://www.exxonmobil.com
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A View profile 20000 One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1J0AH https://www.lyondellbasell.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Braskem SA ADR View profile 8569 Rua Lemos Monteiro, 120-24 Andar, Butanta, SP, Brazil, CEP 05501-050 https://www.braskem.com.br

Middle East & Africa polyethylene market outlook

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High-density polyethylene (hdpe) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.25% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa polyethylene market based on low-density polyethylene (ldpe), high-density polyethylene (hdpe), linear low-density polyethylene (lldpe) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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