Polypropylene (PP) Market

Polypropylene (PP) Market



Growth Factors of Polypropylene Market

The polypropylene market size was valued at USD 83.85 billion in 2023, and the market is now projected to grow from USD 88.24 billion in 2024 to USD 134.12 billion in 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period of 2024-2032.

The COVID-19 pandemic subdued the polypropylene market growth in the automotive and construction industries through production and imprisonment. They also noted that the price of crude oil as a global commodity had reduced. However, the overall intake of polypropylene increased in the healthcare and food packaging divisions because of an increase in single-use medicare items and packed food.

The polypropylene market share is increasing in its usage through the market due to food and beverage packaging. These properties aid in maintaining the needed moisture content, which enhances food preservation and quality. In addition, polypropylene is also used in automobile applications because it can be processed and is also rigid. The material's versatility also surfaces in toys, fashion and agricultural tools, expanding market possibilities. In conclusion, the vast chances of polypropylene probably raise demand across numerous sectors of the economy.

Polypropylene is widely used in construction for its rigidity and resistance to cracking and is applied in moisture barriers, insulation and piping. It offers excellent electric shock resistance and gloss in electronics and is used in cable insulation and battery casings. With rising consumer spending and urbanization, demand for construction and electronic products is expected to grow significantly. Polypropylene is also a cost-effective alternative plastic which will further drive its adoption in these industries. Overall, both sectors present substantial growth opportunities for polypropylene.

Comprehensive Analysis of Polypropylene Market

Due to their market segmentation, the polypropylene market and the chemicals & advanced materials industry are rising exponentially. This market expansion effectively provides a detailed regional assessment considering the dominant supply and demand forces that impact the plastics polymers & resins industry. These segmentations are methodically segregated by types and by end users. The types include, Homopolymer and Copolymer. The end users include, Packaging, Automotive, Infrastructure & Construction, Consumer Goods/Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Electrical & Electronics, Agriculture and Others.

The polypropylene market of Asia Pacific was USD 46.46 billion in 2023 and it tends to increase in the forecast years. This growth is preceded by market demand, particularly from the packaging and automotive industries. The growth has been trailed by key countries such as China, Japan and India due to the rising consumption of polypropylene across sectors such as food and beverage and the automotive industry. Large market players are thus intensifying their regional operations to benefit from the automotive and construction industries. Therefore, the general potential for the polypropylene market development in this area is high.

The industry players in the market play a crucial role in the chemicals & advanced materials industry assuring industrial prospectus growth and setting market standards. These players include, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Netherlands), ExxonMobil Chemical (U.S.), China National Petroleum Corporation (China), INEOS (UK), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (China), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Ducor Petrochemicals (Netherlands), Reliance Industries Limited (India), Formosa Plastic Group (Taiwan), Total S.A. (France), Braskem (Brazil), BASF SE (Germany), Repsol (Spain), Borouge (UAE), Borealis AG (Austria), MOL Group (Hungary) and Beaulieu International Group (Belgium). These market players provide a level-playing competitive landscape.

In November 2023, Borealis AG recently announced that it entered into an acquisition deal for Rialti to increase the capacity and types of polypropylene compounds by 50,000 KTPA, which uses mechanical recycled material.

Segmentation Table

Global Polypropylene Market Scope

Study Period 2019-2032

Base Year 2023

Forecast Period 2024-2032

Growth Rate CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032

Historical Period 2019-2022

Unit Value (USD Billion) and Volume (Million ton)

Segmentation By Type, End-user, and Region

By Type
  • Homopolymer
    • Copolymer
    By End-user
  • Packaging
    • Automotive
    • Infrastructure & Construction
    • Consumer Goods/Lifestyle
    • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    • Electrical & Electronics
    • Agriculture
    • Others
    By Region
  • North America (By Type, By End-User, By Country)
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Europe (By Type, By End-User, By Country)
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Sweden
    • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific (By Type, By End-User, By Country)
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Southeast Asia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Latin America (By Type, By End-User, By Country)
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
    • Middle East and Africa (By Type, By End-User, By Country)
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Egypt
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa


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    1. Introduction
    1.1. Research Scope
    1.2. Market Segmentation
    1.3. Research Methodology
    1.4. Definitions and Assumptions
    2. Executive Summary
    3. Market Dynamics
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Emerging Trends
    4. Key Insights
    4.1. Key Market Trends in the Global Market
    4.2. Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc. .
    4.3. Latest Technological Advancement
    4.4. Insights on Regulatory Scenario
    4.5. Porters Five Forces Analysis
    4.6. Price Trend Analysis
    4.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Global Polypropylene Market
    5. Global Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    5.1. Key Findings / Summary
    5.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    5.2.1. Homopolymer
    5.2.2. Copolymer
    5.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    5.3.1. Packaging
    5.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    5.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    5.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    5.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    5.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    5.3.7. Agriculture
    5.3.8. Textile
    5.3.9. Others
    5.4. By Region (Value and Volume)
    5.4.1. North America
    5.4.2. Europe
    5.4.3. Asia Pacific
    5.4.4. Latin America
    5.4.5. Middle East & Africa
    6. North America Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    6.1. Key Findings / Summary
    6.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    6.2.1. Homopolymer
    6.2.2. Copolymer
    6.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    6.3.1. Packaging
    6.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    6.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    6.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    6.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    6.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    6.3.7. Agriculture
    6.3.8. Textile
    6.3.9. Others
    6.4. By Country (Value and Volume)
    6.4.1. U.S
    6.4.2. Canada
    7. Europe Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    7.1. Key Findings / Summary
    7.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    7.2.1. Homopolymer
    7.2.2. Copolymer
    7.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    7.3.1. Packaging
    7.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    7.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    7.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    7.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    7.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    7.3.7. Agriculture
    7.3.8. Textile
    7.3.9. Others
    7.4. By Country (Value and Volume)
    7.4.1. Germany
    7.4.2. France
    7.4.3. U.K.
    7.4.4. Italy
    7.4.5. Spain
    7.4.6. Poland
    7.4.7. Belgium
    7.4.8. Netherlands
    7.4.9. Norway
    7.4.10. Sweden
    7.4.11. Rest of Europe
    8. Asia-Pacific Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    8.1. Key Findings / Summary
    8.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    8.2.1. Homopolymer
    8.2.2. Copolymer
    8.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    8.3.1. Packaging
    8.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    8.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    8.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    8.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    8.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    8.3.7. Agriculture
    8.3.8. Textile
    8.3.9. Others
    8.4. By Country (Value and Volume)
    8.4.1. China
    8.4.2. India
    8.4.3. Japan
    8.4.4. South Korea
    8.4.5. Southeast Asia
    8.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    9. Latin America Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    9.1. Key Findings / Summary
    9.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    9.2.1. Homopolymer
    9.2.2. Copolymer
    9.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    9.3.1. Packaging
    9.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    9.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    9.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    9.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    9.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    9.3.7. Agriculture
    9.3.8. Textile
    9.3.9. Others
    9.4. By Country (Value and Volume)
    9.4.1. Brazil
    9.4.2. Argentina
    9.4.3. Rest of Latin America
    10. Middle East & Africa Polypropylene Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2032
    10.1. Key Findings / Summary
    10.2. By Type (Value and Volume)
    10.2.1. Homopolymer
    10.2.2. Copolymer
    10.3. By End-User (Value and Volume)
    10.3.1. Packaging
    10.3.2. Automotive & Transportation
    10.3.3. Infrastructure & Construction
    10.3.4. Consumer Goods/ Lifestyle
    10.3.5. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    10.3.6. Electrical & Electronics
    10.3.7. Agriculture
    10.3.8. Textile
    10.3.9. Others
    10.4. By Country (Value and Volume)
    10.4.1. Saudi Arabia
    10.4.2. UAE
    10.4.3. Egypt
    10.4.4. Rest of the Middle East & Africa
    11. Competitive Landscape
    11.1. Market Ranking Analysis, By Key Manufacturer
    11.2. Company Profiles
    11.2.1. LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
    11.2.1.1. Overview
    11.2.1.2. Description
    11.2.1.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.1.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.1.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.2. ExxonMobil Chemical
    11.2.2.1. Overview
    11.2.2.2. Description
    11.2.2.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.2.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.2.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.3. China National Petroleum Corporation
    11.2.3.1. Overview
    11.2.3.2. Description
    11.2.3.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.3.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.3.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.4. INEOS
    11.2.4.1. Overview
    11.2.4.2. Description
    11.2.4.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.4.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.4.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.5. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
    11.2.5.1. Overview
    11.2.5.2. Description
    11.2.5.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.5.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.5.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.6. SABIC
    11.2.6.1. Overview
    11.2.6.2. Description
    11.2.6.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.6.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.6.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.7. Ducor Petrochemicals
    11.2.7.1. Overview
    11.2.7.2. Description
    11.2.7.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.7.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.7.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.8. Reliance Industries Limited
    11.2.8.1. Overview
    11.2.8.2. Description
    11.2.8.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.8.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.8.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.9. Formosa Plastic Group
    11.2.9.1. Overview
    11.2.9.2. Description
    11.2.9.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.9.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.9.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.10. Total S.A.
    11.2.10.1. Overview
    11.2.10.2. Description
    11.2.10.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.10.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.10.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.11. Braskem
    11.2.11.1. Overview
    11.2.11.2. Description
    11.2.11.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.11.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.11.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.12. BASF SE
    11.2.12.1. Overview
    11.2.12.2. Description
    11.2.12.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.12.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.12.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.13. Repsol
    11.2.13.1. Overview
    11.2.13.2. Description
    11.2.13.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.13.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.13.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.14. Borouge
    11.2.14.1. Overview
    11.2.14.2. Description
    11.2.14.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.14.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.14.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.15. Borealis AG
    11.2.15.1. Overview
    11.2.15.2. Description
    11.2.15.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.15.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.15.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.16. MOL Group
    11.2.16.1. Overview
    11.2.16.2. Description
    11.2.16.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.16.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.16.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    11.2.17. Beaulieu International Group
    11.2.17.1. Overview
    11.2.17.2. Description
    11.2.17.3. Product Portfolio
    11.2.17.4. Financials (Data as available in public domain and/or on paid databases)
    11.2.17.5. Recent DevelopHouseholdts
    12. Strategic Recommendations
    13.

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