Global Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market Insights and Forecast to 2027

Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is a substantially linear polymer (polyethylene), with significant numbers of short branches, commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with longer-chain olefins. Linear low-density polyethylene differs structurally from conventional low-density polyethylene (LDPE) because of the absence of long chain branching. The linearity of LLDPE results from the different manufacturing processes of LLDPE and LDPE. In general, LLDPE is produced at lower temperatures and pressures by copolymerization of ethylene and such higher alpha-olefins as butene, hexene, or octene. The copolymerization process produces a LLDPE polymer that has a narrower molecular weight distribution than conventional LDPE and in combination with the linear structure, significantly different rheological properties.
In general, LLDPE is produced at lower temperatures and pressures by copolymerization of ethylene and such higher alpha-olefins as butene, hexene, or octene. LLDPE is a base resin. In 2014, Global LLDPE capacity is 32007 K MT.
The main production areas are in Asia, Europe and North America while the main consumption areas also in those areas. Asia is the largest consumption and production areas. The Middle East is the largest LLDPE exporter. China is the largest importer of LLDPE

The price of LLDPE is lower year by year from 2011 to 2013. The price is at about 1380-1480 USD/MT in 2015. The product profit margin is about 12.8 %-13.5 %, and it also descends in recent years.

DOW is the largest LLDPE manufacturer in the world, followed by ExxonMobil and SABIC. Sinopec is the biggest LLDPE company in China. In 2015, DOW LLDPE capacity is 5745 K MT，and Sinopec LLDPE capacity is 2420 K MT.

We tend to believe that this industry still has a bright future, considering the current demand of downstream. M-LLDPE will be the mainstream LLDPE products. In the subsequent few years, m-LLDPE's market share will grow. In developing countries, C4-LLDPE is still going to be a mainstream product. In developed countries, many companies are turning to the production of C6-LLDPE and C8-LLDPE.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market
The global Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) market is valued at US$ 45150 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 56770 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% during 2021-2026.

Global Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Scope and Segment
Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
C4- LLDPE
C6- LLDPE
C8- LLDPE

Segment by Application
Film
Injection Molding
Rotational Molding
Pipe
Others

By Company
DowDuPont
ExxonMobil
SABIC
Borealis
NOVA Chemicals
Chevron Phillips Chemical
Petro Rabigh
Ineos
LyondellBasell
NIOC
Formosa
EQUATE
PTT
Reliance
Mitsubishi
Hanwha
Mitsu
Jam Petrochemical
Sinopec
CNPC
Secco

Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E

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