Product Code: ETC324069 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Ethylene and propylene are key raw materials in the UK chemical industry, serving as building blocks for various polymers, plastics, and industrial chemicals. Market dynamics are influenced by global supply chains, price volatility, and demand from downstream sectors such as packaging, automotive, and construction. Regulatory trends towards sustainability and circular economy principles are shaping the future landscape of ethylene and propylene markets.
In the UK, the ethylene and propylene market growth is driven by robust demand from plastics, packaging, automotive, and construction sectors. Increasing applications in manufacturing of polyethylene, polypropylene, and other polymers fuel market expansion. Technological advancements in production processes enhancing efficiency and sustainability, coupled with growing investments in petrochemical infrastructure, drive market dynamics. Regulatory initiatives promoting recycling and circular economy practices also influence market trends.
The UK ethylene and propylene market faces challenges such as price volatility influenced by global supply-demand dynamics, regulatory changes impacting production processes, and technological advancements in polymer applications affecting market dynamics.
Government policies in the UK for the ethylene and propylene market center on industrial emissions standards, chemical safety regulations, and environmental impact assessments. The Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforce these policies to minimize environmental pollution and ensure workplace safety.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for ethylene and propylene in various industries such as packaging, automotive, and construction. |
4.2.2 Growth in the petrochemical industry in the UK, driving the production and consumption of ethylene and propylene. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved production processes and cost efficiencies in the ethylene and propylene market. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices, such as crude oil, impacting the production costs of ethylene and propylene. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting the production and usage of ethylene and propylene. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials and substitutes impacting the demand for ethylene and propylene. |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene Oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of ethylene and propylene production facilities in the UK. |
8.2 Average selling price trends of ethylene and propylene products. |
8.3 Research and development investments in new applications and technologies for ethylene and propylene. |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Ethylene And Propylene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |