South Africa Polyolefin Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The polyolefin market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,124.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.6% is expected of South Africa polyolefin market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,436.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,124.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.6%
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South Africa polyolefin market highlights

  • The South Africa polyolefin market generated a revenue of USD 2,436.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,124.9 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene (pe) was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Polyolefin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,436.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,124.9 million
Growth rate3.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolyethylene (pe)
Fastest growing segmentEthylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polycarbonate (PC), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Key market players worldwideChina Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, PetroChina Co Ltd Class H, TotalEnergies SE, Chevron Corp, Repsol SA, Dow Inc, Exxon Mobil Corp, Braskem SA ADR, OMV AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.0% of the global polyolefin market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia polyolefin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 16,306.4 million by 2030.

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Polyethylene (pe) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.38% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa polyolefin market based on polyethylene (pe), polypropylene (pp), ethylene-vinyl acetate (eva), thermoplastic polyolefins (tpos), polyoxymethylene (pom), polycarbonate (pc), polymethyl methacrylate (pmma) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa is one of the leaders in terms of automotive production in MEA. Expanding automotive industry in the country has significantly contributed to GDP. The presence of regulations enacted by the Department of Trade and Industry has further boosted the production of automobiles in the country. 


Thus, the demand for polyolefin in the country is on the rise owing to the aforementioned factors. However, there is a growing awareness regarding the environmental impact of polyolefin, particularly the issue of polyolefin waste and its impact on the oceans and marine life. This has led to a shift toward more sustainable materials and packaging options. 


As a result, there may be a decrease in demand for certain polyolefin products in South Africa. Chemicals are usually stored in safe containers, such as in drums or rigid polyolefin bottles, manufactured with multiple layers of protective materials to eliminate the risk of spills and leaks.

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