Product Code: SR112025A6339
The global polypropylene market size reached USD 136.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 184.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.21% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing demand in packaging, the thriving automotive industry, and rising number of residential and commercial spaces. At present, Asia Pacific holds the largest market share on account of rapid urbanization and favorable government initiatives.
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:
Breakup by Type:
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