Sep 5, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Polyethylene Market 2017 - Forecasts to 2021 - Research and Markets

The "Global Polyethylene Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The global polyethylene market to grow at a CAGR of 3.78% during the period 2017-2021.

Global Polyethylene Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is new developments in application of polyethylene. The global polyethylene market has experienced new developments in the type of polyethylene produced due to the use of new techniques in production. An emerging trend in the market is the application of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) in industrial applications, including bottling and automotive sectors. UHMWPE is also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE).

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is growing sectoral demand for use of polyethylene products. The global polyethylene market is driven by the increasing demand for plastic, which translates into growth opportunities for the market. Countries in Asia, such as India and China, witnesses the highest demand for plastics globally. India has witnessed rapidly increasing demand for plastic for electronic products.

Further, the report states that one of the major factors hindering the growth of this market is volatility in prices of raw materials coupled with product commoditization. Some of the raw materials required to produce polyethylene include ethane, propane, naphtha, and natural gas. Fluctuations in prices of these raw materials have hampered the price of polyethylene.

Key vendors

  • BASF
  • China Petrochemical
  • DuPont
  • Exxon Mobil
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings
  • SABIC
  • Sumitomo Chemical
  • The Dow Chemical Company

Other prominent vendors

  • Borealis
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
  • Royal DSM
  • Formosa Plastics
  • INEOS
  • National Petroleum Company (Iran)
  • NOVA Chemicals
  • Reliance Industries
  • USI
  • Versalis

Key Topics Covered:

PART 01: Executive summary

PART 02: Scope of the report

PART 03: Research methodology

PART 04: Introduction

  • Market outline

PART 05: Market landscape

  • Market overview
  • Market size and forecast
  • Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by type

  • Global polyethylene market by type
  • Global polyethylene market by HDPE
  • Global polyethylene market by LLDPE
  • Global polyethylene market by LDPE

PART 07: Geographical segmentation

PART 08: Decision framework

PART 09: Drivers and challenges

  • Market drivers
  • Market challenges

PART 10: Market trends

  • New developments in application of polyethylene
  • Innovations and advances in production of polyethylene
  • Product innovation and increased adoption of novel technologies

PART 11: Vendor landscape

  • Competitive scenario
  • Other prominent vendors

PART 12: Key vendor analysis

  • BASF
  • China Petrochemical
  • DuPont
  • Exxon Mobil
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings
  • SABIC
  • Sumitomo Chemical
  • The Dow Chemical Company

PART 13: Appendix

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