Global Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Ethylene and propylene are both hydrocarbon compounds belonging to the alkene family, characterized by the presence of carbon-carbon double bonds in their molecular structures. Ethylene, with the chemical formula C2H4, is a colorless gas and the simplest alkene. It is a naturally occurring plant hormone and a vital industrial chemical, used as a starting material in the production of various plastics, including polyethylene, one of the most widely used plastics worldwide. Ethylene also plays a role in the ripening of fruits and other physiological processes in plants. Propylene, with the chemical formula C3H6, is another alkene, typically a colorless gas but sometimes a liquefied gas under pressure. Like ethylene, propylene is an important industrial compound and a building block for the production of plastics, particularly polypropylene, which is used in various applications, including packaging, textiles, and automotive components. Propylene is also used as a fuel in some industrial processes and as a refrigerant in air conditioning systems.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Ethylene and Propylene market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Ethylene and Propylene include SINOPEC, Dow, LyondellBasell, Exxon Mobil, Aramco, ADNOC, CNPC, Shell, Formosa Plastics Group, NPC etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Ethylene and Propylene. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Ethylene and Propylene market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Ethylene and Propylene market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Ethylene and Propylene industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Ethylene and Propylene Include:

SINOPEC

Dow

LyondellBasell

Exxon Mobil

Aramco

ADNOC

CNPC

Shell

Formosa Plastics Group

NPC

Ethylene and Propylene Product Segment Include:

Ethylene

Propylene

Ethylene and Propylene Product Application Include:

HDPE

LLDPE

LDPE

Ethylene Oxide (EO)

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)

Ethylbenzene (EB)

Alpha Olefins

Vinyl Acetate (VAM)

Polypropylene (PP)

PO and Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Ethylene and Propylene Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Ethylene and Propylene Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Ethylene and Propylene Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Ethylene and Propylene Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Ethylene and Propylene Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Ethylene and Propylene Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources