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Global Ethylene Market (2026)

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  • 15 Pages
  • March 2026
  • Region: Global
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5973310
The global ethylene market is expected to grow in the coming years, supported by continued demand from chemical value chains (notably Ethylene-to-Olefins and ethylene-based intermediates) as well as expanding fuel/energy applications in certain regions. China has solidified its position as the world's largest consumer and producer (supplier) of ethylene, officially surpassing the US.

Report Scope

  • Ethylene demand and supply analysis by key countries
  • Demand and supply analysis of Ethylene by type
  • Upcoming capacity additions by key countries
  • Details of upcoming Ethylene projects

Reasons to Buy

  • Obtain the most up to date market information on global Ethylene market
  • Identify opportunities in the global Ethylene industry with the help of key upcoming projects
  • Facilitate decision making on the basis of strong historical and forecast of Ethylene capacity data

Table of Contents

01. Global Ethylene Market
  • Executive Summary
  • China to be the Key Demand Driver
  • China and the US to Dominate Global Ethylene Supply
  • Ethylene -China and Europe to Attract Major Trade Flows
  • China to Lead Global Ethylene Capacity Additions
  • Polyethylene dominates ethylene demand
  • End-User Industries to Drive the Upcoming Ethylene Capacity Additions
  • Key Ethylene Projects Globally
  • Key Upcoming Ethylene Projects
02. Appendix
  • About the Analyst
  • Contact the Publisher
List of Tables
  • Key details of upcoming ethylene projects globally, 2026-2030
List of Figures
  • Global ethylene demand, 2015-2030
  • Global ethylene production, 2015-2030
  • Upcoming ethylene capacity additions by key countries, 2026-2030
  • Ethylene demand by segments
  • Ethylene capacity additions vs demand growth