Global Polyethylene Wax Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global polyethylene wax market size was estimated at USD 1,554.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,615.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,554.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,615.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global polyethylene wax market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global polyethylene wax market highlights

  • The global polyethylene wax market generated a revenue of USD 1,554.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,615.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, high density polymerized pe wax accounted for a revenue of USD 700.9 million in 2024.
  • Oxidized PE Wax is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,554.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,615.0 million
Growth rate9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentHigh density polymerized pe wax
Fastest growing segmentOxidized PE Wax
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHigh Density Polymerized PE Wax, Low Density Polymerized PE Wax, Oxidized PE Wax, Acid-Modified, Low Density Cracked

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 32.2% of the global polyethylene wax market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 108.8 million by 2030.

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Polyethylene Wax Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Clariant AG View profile 10481 Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, Switzerland, 4132 http://www.clariant.com
Mitsui Chemicals Inc View profile 18933 1-5-2, Higashi-Shimbashi, Shiodome City Center, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-7122 http://group.mitsuichemicals.com
Baker Hughes Co Class A View profile 58000 575 North Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 100, Houston, TX, United States, 77079-1121 https://www.bakerhughes.com
Honeywell International Inc View profile 95000 855 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202 https://www.honeywell.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global polyethylene wax market outlook

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High density polymerized pe wax was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.09% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global polyethylene wax market based on high density polymerized pe wax, low density polymerized pe wax, oxidized pe wax, acid-modified, low density cracked covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Polyethylene Wax Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • High Density Polymerized PE Wax
    • Low Density Polymerized PE Wax
    • Oxidized PE Wax
    • Acid-Modified
    • Low Density Cracked
    • Others
  • Global Polyethylene Wax Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polymerization
    • Modification
    • Thermal Cracking
  • Global Polyethylene Wax Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Printing Inks
    • Adhesives
    • Masterbatches
    • Plastics
    • Rubber
    • Others

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