Ethylene Copolymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Ethylene Copolymers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


The global ethylene copolymers market, valued at USD 44.3 Billion in 2021, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8 percent during the forecast period. Ethylene copolymers, created by polymerizing ethylene with other molecules, such as vinyl, butyl, ethyl, and propylene, find extensive application in the automotive and packaging sectors. The market's growth is anticipated to be fueled by the rising acceptance of waste packaging recycling as an environmentally friendly practice.

Growing Consumer Awareness Drives Demand:
As consumers become more conscious of packaging waste and recycling, the demand for ethylene copolymers is expected to witness further growth. Increased research and development efforts for technological advancements and innovative product offerings by businesses are also contributing to the market expansion. Ethylene copolymers possess properties like heat resistance, chemical reactivity, formulation flexibility, cohesion, and adhesion, making them increasingly sought after in the packaging and automotive industries. The demand for ethylene copolymers is expected to rise, particularly in the food packaging sector.

Shift Towards Green Energy:
The market is witnessing a shift towards renewable and biodegradable materials globally, driven by strict regulations and increased environmental consciousness. Polymers like Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and other biopolymers are replacing conventional plastics, leading to a rise in demand for ethylene copolymers. Avantium N.V. received a Horizon 2020 grant of 25 million euros ($28 million) to create a value chain for plant-based furan dicarboxylic acid and polyethylene furonoate, contributing to the growth of the market.

COVID-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the expansion of the ethylene copolymers industry globally, with declines in global GDP and trade volumes impacting the market. The industry is adapting to new strategies to combat the pandemic and foster future market expansion.

Drivers of Growth:
Increased research and development efforts in the ethylene copolymer market have led to advancements, and economies seeking green energy solutions are driving market growth. Innovations like a new luminous ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer film developed in China are boosting the market. Businesses are investing in creating biodegradable products and leveraging government grants to meet the rising demand for renewable materials.

Restraints:
Availability of various alternatives is posing a challenge to the expansion of the ethylene copolymers market. Governments worldwide are enforcing strict regulations for renewable and biodegradable materials, leading to a shift away from conventional plastics.

Segment Overview:
The market for ethylene copolymers is segmented into thermal adhesive films, hot melt adhesives, asphalt modification, and other applications. The hot melt adhesives segment is witnessing growth due to increasing demand in the woodworking, laminating, and food packaging sectors. Ethylene copolymers offer superior bonding capabilities, environmental friendliness, and high productivity, making them preferred for hot-melt adhesives.

Regional Landscape:
Asia Pacific has overtaken other regions as the leading market for ethylene copolymers, driven by increased usage in the construction of commercial buildings. The region's growing working-class population and stabilizing economy are also contributing to regional growth. Europe is witnessing expansion due to a trend towards technologically advanced structures and the use of modern materials to ensure structural integrity.

Competitive Landscape:
Avantium N.V., SABIC, DuPont, Celanese Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, and others are prominent players in the ethylene copolymers market.

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Snapshot
1.2. Key Market Trends
1.3. Future Projections
1.4. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.1.1. Driver A
2.2.1.2. Driver B
2.2.1.3. Driver C
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.2.1. Restraint 1
2.2.2.2. Restraint 2
2.2.3. Market Opportunities Matrix
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Pre-covid and Post-covid Scenario
2.5.2. Supply Impact
2.5.3. Demand Impact
2.6. Government Regulations
2.7. Technology Landscape
2.8. Economic Analysis
2.9. PESTLE
3. Production Output and Trade Statistics, 2019 - 2022
3.1. Regional Production Statistics
3.1.1. North America
3.1.2. Europe
3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.1.4. Latin America
3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
3.2. Trade Statistics
4. Price Trends Analysis and Future Projects, 2019 - 2030
4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Prominent Factors Affecting Prices
4.3. By Copolymer Type
4.4. By Region
5. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
5.1. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
5.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
5.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
5.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
5.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
5.1.1.6. Misc.
5.2. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
5.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
5.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
5.2.1.4. Solar Films
5.2.1.5. Foam
5.2.1.6. Misc.
5.3. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Packaging
5.3.1.2. Building & Construction
5.3.1.3. Automotive
5.3.1.4. Textiles
5.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
5.3.1.6. PV Modules
5.3.1.7. Misc.
5.4. Global Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
5.4.1. Key Highlights
5.4.1.1. North America
5.4.1.2. Europe
5.4.1.3. Asia Pacific
5.4.1.4. Latin America
5.4.1.5. Middle East & Africa
5.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. North America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
6.1. North America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
6.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
6.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
6.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
6.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
6.1.1.6. Misc.
6.2. North America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
6.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
6.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
6.2.1.4. Solar Films
6.2.1.5. Foam
6.2.1.6. Misc.
6.3. North America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Packaging
6.3.1.2. Building & Construction
6.3.1.3. Automotive
6.3.1.4. Textiles
6.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
6.3.1.6. PV Modules
6.3.1.7. Misc.
6.4. North America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
6.4.1. Key Highlights
6.4.1.1. U.S.
6.4.1.2. Canada
6.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Europe Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
7.1. Europe Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
7.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
7.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
7.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
7.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
7.1.1.6. Misc.
7.2. Europe Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
7.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
7.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
7.2.1.4. Solar Films
7.2.1.5. Foam
7.2.1.6. Misc.
7.3. Europe Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Packaging
7.3.1.2. Building & Construction
7.3.1.3. Automotive
7.3.1.4. Textiles
7.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
7.3.1.6. PV Modules
7.3.1.7. Misc.
7.4. Europe Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
7.4.1. Key Highlights
7.4.1.1. Germany
7.4.1.2. France
7.4.1.3. U.K.
7.4.1.4. Italy
7.4.1.5. Spain
7.4.1.6. Russia
7.4.1.7. Rest of Europe
7.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Asia Pacific Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
8.1. Asia Pacific Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
8.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
8.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
8.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
8.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
8.1.1.6. Misc.
8.2. Asia Pacific Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
8.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
8.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
8.2.1.4. Solar Films
8.2.1.5. Foam
8.2.1.6. Misc.
8.3. Asia Pacific Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. Packaging
8.3.1.2. Building & Construction
8.3.1.3. Automotive
8.3.1.4. Textiles
8.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
8.3.1.6. PV Modules
8.3.1.7. Misc.
8.4. Asia Pacific Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
8.4.1. Key Highlights
8.4.1.1. China
8.4.1.2. Japan
8.4.1.3. South Korea
8.4.1.4. India
8.4.1.5. Southeast Asia
8.4.1.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Latin America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
9.1. Latin America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.1.1. Key Highlights
9.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
9.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
9.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
9.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
9.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
9.1.1.6. Misc.
9.2. Latin America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.2.1. Key Highlights
9.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
9.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
9.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
9.2.1.4. Solar Films
9.2.1.5. Foam
9.2.1.6. Misc.
9.3. Latin America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.3.1. Key Highlights
9.3.1.1. Packaging
9.3.1.2. Building & Construction
9.3.1.3. Automotive
9.3.1.4. Textiles
9.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
9.3.1.6. PV Modules
9.3.1.7. Misc.
9.4. Latin America Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
9.4.1. Key Highlights
9.4.1.1. Brazil
9.4.1.2. Mexico
9.4.1.3. Rest of Latin America
9.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Middle East & Africa Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030
10.1. Middle East & Africa Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Copolymer Type, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.1.1. Key Highlights
10.1.1.1. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
10.1.1.2. Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer (EAA)
10.1.1.3. Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate (EEA)
10.1.1.4. Ethylene Methyl Acrylate (EMA)
10.1.1.5. Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
10.1.1.6. Misc.
10.2. Middle East & Africa Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.2.1. Key Highlights
10.2.1.1. Hot Melt Adhesives
10.2.1.2. Asphalt Modifier
10.2.1.3. Barrier Coatings
10.2.1.4. Solar Films
10.2.1.5. Foam
10.2.1.6. Misc.
10.3. Middle East & Africa Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by End-user, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.3.1. Key Highlights
10.3.1.1. Packaging
10.3.1.2. Building & Construction
10.3.1.3. Automotive
10.3.1.4. Textiles
10.3.1.5. Sportswear & Footwear
10.3.1.6. PV Modules
10.3.1.7. Misc.
10.4. Middle East & Africa Ethylene Copolymer Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
10.4.1. Key Highlights
10.4.1.1. GCC
10.4.1.2. South Africa
10.4.1.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
10.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2021
11.2. Competitive Dashboard
11.3. Company Profiles
11.3.1. Celanese Corporation
11.3.1.1. Company Overview
11.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
11.3.1.3. Financial Overview
11.3.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.3.2. BASF SE
11.3.3. Exxon Mobil Corporation
11.3.4. LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
11.3.5. Lanxess
11.3.6. SABIC
11.3.7. USI Corporation
11.3.8. Sipchem
11.3.9. The Dow Chemical Company
11.3.10. REPSOL
11.3.11. Sinopec
11.3.12. TotalEnergies SE
11.3.13. Westlake Corporation
12. Appendix
12.1. Research Methodology
12.2. Report Assumptions
12.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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