Europe Polyethylene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)), By Application, By End-use, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031
The Europe Polyethylene Market would witness market growth of 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 20,713.9 kilo tonnes showcasing a growth of 16.4% (2020-2024).
Polyethylene's versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal material for manufacturing bottles and containers used in packaging for food and beverages, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and household chemicals. Thus, the Germany market would utilize 6,359.25 kilo tonnes of Polyethylene by 2031.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Polyethylene Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $11,134.1 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 3.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 5.1% during (2024 - 2031).
Polyethylene is widely used in the automotive industry for various components due to its lightweight nature, impact resistance, and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It is used in manufacturing fuel tanks, bumpers, interior trim, and under-the-hood components, contributing to improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced vehicle safety.
Additionally, polyethylene films are used extensively in agriculture for greenhouse coverings, mulching, and crop protection. These films help regulate temperature, conserve moisture, control weed growth, and protect crops from pests and diseases.
High-tech products such as electronics, consumer electronics, and medical devices require specialized packaging materials to protect them during transportation, storage, and distribution. Polyethylene films, foams, and protective packaging solutions safeguard high-tech products from physical damage, moisture, and electrostatic discharge, contributing to the demand for polyethylene materials in the packaging sector.
Based on Type, the market is segmented into High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Based on Application, the market is segmented into Bottles & Containers, Films & Sheets, Bags & Sacks, Pipes & Fittings and Others. Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Packaging, Construction, Automotive, Agriculture, Consumer Electronics and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- BASF SE
- SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- Borealis AG (OMV)
- Braskem S.A. (Odebrecht S.A)
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Group
- INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- Sinopec Group (China Petrochemical Corporation)
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
- Bottles & Containers
- Films & Sheets
- Bags & Sacks
- Pipes & Fittings
- Others
- Packaging
- Construction
- Automotive
- Agriculture
- Consumer Electronics
- Others
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 Europe Polyethylene Market, by Type
- 1.4.2 Europe Polyethylene Market, by Application
- 1.4.3 Europe Polyethylene Market, by End-Use
- 1.4.4 Europe Polyethylene Market, by Country
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
- Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
- 2.1 Key Highlights
- Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
- 3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Chapter 4. Europe Polyethylene Market by Type
- 4.1 Europe High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) Market by Country
- 4.2 Europe Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE) Market by Country
- 4.3 Europe Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market by Country
- Chapter 5. Europe Polyethylene Market by Application
- 5.1 Europe Bottles & Containers Market by Country
- 5.2 Europe Films & Sheets Market by Country
- 5.3 Europe Bags & Sacks Market by Country
- 5.4 Europe Pipes & Fittings Market by Country
- 5.5 Europe Others Market by Country
- Chapter 6. Europe Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 6.1 Europe Packaging Market by Country
- 6.2 Europe Construction Market by Country
- 6.3 Europe Automotive Market by Country
- 6.4 Europe Agriculture Market by Country
- 6.5 Europe Consumer Electronics Market by Country
- 6.6 Europe Others Market by Country
- Chapter 7. Europe Polyethylene Market by Country
- 7.1 Germany Polyethylene Market
- 7.1.1 Germany Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.1.2 Germany Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.1.3 Germany Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.2 UK Polyethylene Market
- 7.2.1 UK Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.2.2 UK Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.2.3 UK Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.3 France Polyethylene Market
- 7.3.1 France Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.3.2 France Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.3.3 France Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.4 Russia Polyethylene Market
- 7.4.1 Russia Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.4.2 Russia Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.4.3 Russia Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.5 Spain Polyethylene Market
- 7.5.1 Spain Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.5.2 Spain Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.5.3 Spain Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.6 Italy Polyethylene Market
- 7.6.1 Italy Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.6.2 Italy Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.6.3 Italy Polyethylene Market by End-use
- 7.7 Rest of Europe Polyethylene Market
- 7.7.1 Rest of Europe Polyethylene Market by Type
- 7.7.2 Rest of Europe Polyethylene Market by Application
- 7.7.3 Rest of Europe Polyethylene Market by End-use
- Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 BASF SE
- 8.1.1 Company Overview
- 8.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.1.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.2 SABIC (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
- 8.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.3 Borealis AG (OMV)
- 8.3.1 Company Overview
- 8.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.3.5.1 Joint Ventures:
- 8.3.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 8.3.6 SWOT Analysis
- 8.4 Braskem S.A. (Odebrecht S.A)
- 8.4.1 Company Overview
- 8.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.4.3 Segmental Analysis
- 8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.4.5.1 Joint Ventures:
- 8.4.6 SWOT Analysis
- 8.5 The Dow Chemical Company
- 8.5.1 Company Overview
- 8.5.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.5.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 8.5.6 SWOT Analysis
- 8.6 Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 8.6.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.6.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 8.6.6 SWOT Analysis
- 8.7 Formosa Plastics Group
- 8.7.1 Company Overview
- 8.7.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.7.3 SWOT Analysis
- 8.8 INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
- 8.8.1 Company Overview
- 8.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.8.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.9 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- 8.9.1 Company Overview
- 8.9.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.9.3 Segmental Analysis
- 8.9.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.10. Sinopec Group (China Petrochemical Corporation)
- 8.10.1 Company Overview
- 8.10.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.10.3 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.10.4 SWOT Analysis
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