Abstract
Summary
The global polypropylene market size reached US$ 132.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 179.7 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.38% during 2024-2032.
Polypropylene (C3H6)n, also known as polypropene, is a flexible and crystalline thermoplastic resin obtained by the polymerization reaction of propylene gas and a catalyst. It provides resistance against chemicals, heat, and extreme temperatures, which makes it safe to design plastic casings in electrical appliances, cables, and piping systems. Additionally, its flexible strength and resistance to moisture, bacteria, mold, and chemical corrosion make it ideal for medical applications, especially sterilization methods. At present, it is widely used in injection molding applications as (C3H6)n is easily molded into different shapes without altering the original product quality.
Polypropylene Market Trends:
The growing global population is increasing the sales of electrical appliances. This is positively influencing the need for (C3H6)n due to its excellent dielectric strength, insulating properties, and arc resistance. In addition, the widespread adoption of (C3H6)n in the automotive industry to manufacture lightweight, energy-efficient, and cost-effective vehicles is contributing to the market growth. In line with this, the growing concerns about the harmful emissions from conventional automobiles and the shifting consumer preference toward electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV/HEVs) are catalyzing the demand for (C3H6)n. Apart from this, the emerging trend of online shopping and food ordering is driving the need for effective packaging materials made with (C3H6)n due to its low density, durability, and heat resistance properties. (C3H6)n minimizes food deterioration and retains the authentic flavor as it resists moisture. Consequently, it is increasingly being utilization in the food and beverage (F&B) industry for effective packaging. Furthermore, the rising prevalence of infectious diseases is catalyzing the demand for (C3H6)n in the healthcare industry for manufacturing safety kits, such as medical masks and gowns. Moreover, the growing use of (C3H6)n in various construction applications, such as air and moisture barrier membranes, carpet textiles, piping systems, and insulating building wraps, is expected to drive the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global polypropylene market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, process, application and end user.
Breakup by Type:
Homopolymer
Copolymer
Breakup by Process:
Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Extrusion
Others
Breakup by Application:
Film and Sheet
Fiber
Raffia
Others
Breakup by End User:
Packaging
Automotive
Building and Construction
Medical
Electrical and Electronics
Others
Breakup by Region:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BASF SE, China Petrochemical Corporation, Daelim Co. Ltd, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), INEOS, LG Chem Ltd., LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.), Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., TotalEnergies SE, Trinseo PLC and Westlake Corporation.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global polypropylene market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global polypropylene market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the process?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global polypropylene market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Polypropylene Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Homopolymer
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Copolymer
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Process
7.1 Injection Molding
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Blow Molding
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Extrusion
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Others
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
8.1 Film and Sheet
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Fiber
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Raffia
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Others
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by End User
9.1 Packaging
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Automotive
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Building and Construction
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Medical
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Electrical and Electronics
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast
9.6 Others
9.6.1 Market Trends
9.6.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 North America
10.1.1 United States
- 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2 Canada
- 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Asia-Pacific
10.2.1 China
- 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2.2 Japan
- 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2.3 India
- 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.2.4 South Korea
- 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
10.2.5 Australia
- 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
10.2.6 Indonesia
- 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
10.2.7 Others
- 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2 France
- 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3.3 United Kingdom
- 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
10.3.4 Italy
- 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
10.3.6 Russia
- 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
10.3.7 Others
- 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Latin America
10.4.1 Brazil
- 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2 Mexico
- 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
10.4.3 Others
- 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Middle East and Africa
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 BASF SE
- 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.1.3 Financials
- 15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.2 China Petrochemical Corporation
- 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.3 Daelim Co. Ltd
- 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.4 Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.4.3 Financials
- 15.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.5 Formosa Plastics Corporation
- 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.5.3 Financials
- 15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.6 HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL)
- 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.7 INEOS
- 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.8 LG Chem Ltd
- 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.8.3 Financials
- 15.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.9 LyondellBasell Industries N.V
- 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.9.3 Financials
- 15.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.10 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.)
- 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.10.3 Financials
- 15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.11 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
- 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.11.3 Financials
- 15.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.12 TotalEnergies SE
- 15.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.12.3 Financials
- 15.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.13 Trinseo PLC
- 15.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.13.3 Financials
15.3.14 Westlake Corporation
- 15.3.14.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.14.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.14.3 Financials