According to recent industry analysis, the global market for Polyethylene (PE) resins is poised for steady growth over the next decade. The market, valued at USD 1,43,622.2 million in 2023, is expected to reach USD 1,98,712.3 million by 2033, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.3% from 2023 to 2033.

The soaring demand for PE resins from the construction and automotive industries is expected to foster overall market growth. Heightened discretionary income is fueling the demand for individual automobiles, thus augmenting the demand for PE resins.

Packaging solutions are increasingly exhibiting demand from the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and consumer goods industries. The utilization of PE resins for diverse packaging solutions is projected to boost market growth. Another factor that has bolstered the use of plastics is changing consumer lifestyles and hectic work schedules.

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A surge in globalization has also increased the export and import activities, thus boosting PE resins consumption. Additionally, modifying consumer purchasing behavior and surging proclivity toward online shopping is fueling the packaging sector’s growth. Further, many end-use industries, like electrical and electronics, and pharmaceuticals, have established online website portals to sell their products.

Food and beverage manufacturers opt for flexible packaging, primarily for the packaging of convenience foods like ready-to-eat meals, and frozen meals. Further, the building and construction segment of the market is influenced by rapid urbanization, increasing infrastructure expansion activities, and renovation of old structures. PE resins are deployed in the building and construction products spanning pipes, roofing, and fittings.

The soaring integration of engineering plastics in automobiles is also propelling the market growth. Plastics are now increasingly used in vehicles to replace their metal parts or components to reduce their overall weight.

The market growth may be obstructed by the oscillating crude oil prices that influence resin prices.

Top Highlights from the FMI’s Analysis of the PE Resins Market: 

• The United States PE resins industry is expected to acquire a 16.4% market share in the estimated time.
• The German PE resins industry is predicted to account for a 4.3% market share in 2023.
• In Japan, the PE resins industry is estimated to contribute 5.1% in 2023.
• The India market is anticipated to register a 4.3% CAGR over the forecast period.
• The China market is projected to expand at 3.9% CAGR in the predicted period.
• The United Kingdom is expected to expand at 2.8% CAGR over the assessment period.
• Based on resin type, the LDPE segment is expected to obtain a value share of 42.2% by 2023.
• Based on the end-use category, the packaging segment is projected to attain 35.5% by the year 2023.

Key Players of the PE Resins Market

• Exxon Mobil Corp.
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
• Lyondell Basell Industries NV
• LG Chem Ltd.
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation
• Ineos Group Limited
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC
• Saudi International Petrochemical Company – Sipchem
• LANXESS Corporation
• Braskem S.A.
• Borouge
• Versalis S.p.A.

Innovation Watch: Key Developments in the Market

• DuPont signed a contract to divest its mobility and materials category to Celanese in February 2022. This agreement within the advanced solutions and performance resins business lines holds USD 3.5 billion in net sales. With this development, the company aims to create an impressive portfolio and cater to different markets like automotive, consumer, and industrial markets.
• BASF introduced RegXcellence, which is a new service for the regulatory purposes of plastic additives in February 2022. This service delivers digital solutions in tandem with advisory support to boost innovation opportunities.
• NOVA Chemicals Corporation, in February 2021, created a sequence of customizable film designs made of post-consumer resin. These film structures incorporated with post-consumer low-density polyethylene can be modified to serve the demands of film applications.

PE Resins Market by Category

By Resin Type:

• HDPE
• LDPE
• LLDPE

By End Use:

• Packaging
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Rigid Packaging
• Consumer Goods
• Automotive & Transport
• Building & Construction
• Textiles
• Agriculture & Horticulture
• Electricals & Electronics

By Region:

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa (MEA)
• Japan