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
HomopolymerBy 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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