Propylene Market

Propylene Market by Derivatives, End-Use Industry & Region | Forecast 2023 to 2033

Market Insights on Propylene covering sales outlook, demand forecast and up-to-date key trends

Propylene Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global propylene market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.2% by garnering a market value of US$ 151.50 Billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to:

Polypropylene is a major end-use product of propylene, and its demand is increasing due to its use in various applications such as packaging, consumer goods, automotive, and construction.
Shale gas production has increased in recent years, providing an abundant and inexpensive source of propylene feedstock.
The expansion of petrochemical industries, particularly in developing countries, is driving the demand for propylene.

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Bio-based Propylene Creating Lucrative Opportunities for Propylene Market

The demand for bio-based propylene is increasing due to the growing demand for environmentally friendly and renewable products. Propylene is a versatile raw material that can be used to produce a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including plastics, resins, fibers, and chemicals.

Propylene is easy to process and modify, which makes it suitable for use in a wide range of applications. Propylene can be produced from renewable sources, such as biomass, which makes it an environmentally friendly option compared to petroleum-based materials.

End User Industries Contributing to Growth of Propylene Market

Propylene is relatively low-cost and widely available, making it an attractive option for many manufacturers and producers. Propylene is chemically stable, which makes it suitable for use in applications where exposure to heat, light, and chemicals is a concern.

Propylene is a lightweight material, making it ideal for use in applications where weight reduction is a priority, such as in the automotive industry. Propylene has a high tensile strength, making it suitable for use in applications where high strength and durability are required, such as in the construction industry.

The Asia-Pacific region is a major consumer of propylene, due to the growth of industries such as petrochemicals, textiles, and construction in countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia.

However, the propylene market will also face challenges such as increasing competition from low-cost producers, particularly in Asia, and regulatory pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The development of bio-based alternatives to propylene and the increasing use of recycled materials in certain applications may also impact demand.

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North America Propylene Market

The North American propylene market is a dynamic and competitive industry that is dominated by major players such as ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. The demand for propylene in North America has increased in recent years, driven by factors such as the growth of end-use industries such as construction and packaging, as well as technological advancements in the production of propylene from shale gas.

However, the market also faces challenges such as volatility in raw material prices, increasing competition from low-cost producers in Asia, and regulatory pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Despite these challenges, the North American propylene market is expected to continue growing, driven by increasing demand from end-use industries and technological innovations in the production and processing of propylene.

Future of Propylene Market

The future of the propylene market is expected to be positive, driven by increasing demand from end-use industries such as construction, packaging, and automotive. The growth of these industries, particularly in developing regions such as Asia, is expected to drive demand for propylene and other petrochemical products.

In addition, technological advancements in the production of propylene from shale gas and other unconventional sources, as well as advancements in production processes, are expected to improve supply and lower costs, making propylene more accessible to a wider range of industries.

Propylene is also termed as propene is a colorless fuel gas with a naturally pungent smell. Propylene is the second-highest petrochemical used as feedstock after ethylene across the world by volume. Propylene is one of the vital building blocks petrochemical used as feedstock for a variety of intermediates and polymers.

Key propylene derivatives include Propylene oxide, Polypropylene, Cumene/phenol, acrylic acid, and other miscellaneous intermediates and derivatives. Such derivatives are used in a wider range of end-use industries such as automotive, consumer durables and non-durables, packaging, and construction among others. Moreover, polypropylene will remain the key propylene derivative produced for the wider range of industrial applications across the globe.

Furthermore, propylene demand is foreseen to grow faster than supply. Fluctuation in the propylene pricing and supply/demand scenario is intensely dependent on the refinery production and the operating rates, supply/demand balance, and feedstock slates in the petrochemical industry.

Propylene Market: Dynamics

In the recent past, the propylene market was registered significant growth in terms of demand across the globe. Sustainable demand for propylene derivatives such as propylene oxide, polypropylene, acrylic acid, among others is expected to lay a strong platform for the robust growth of the global propylene market in the coming years.

Polypropylene is estimated to account for dominating share in the global polypropylene market across the globe. Moreover, technological development in the polypropylene derivative is also expected to influence propylene demand worldwide. Growth of various end-use industries associated with propylene derivatives is probably influencing the global propylene consumption in the near future.

Moreover, the growing urbanization in the emerging economies has exceeded the ability of steam crackers and refineries to supply propylene. Thus, to fulfill demand, the manufacturer is constantly working to develop an on-purpose production ability to fill the supply gap. Such kind of foreseen trajectory is also played an energetic role in the propylene market growth.

However, high demand growth and limited supplies of propylene at potentially higher prices that might result could hamper growth impact on cross elasticity demand in applications in which substitution is possible that is polypropylene vs polyethylene, Polystyrene, and ABS.

Furthermore, with Propylene being highly flammable and toxic hydrocarbon in nature, call for regulated use and preference of alternate feedstock can also affect its consumption rate across stringent regulatory regions to some extent.

Propylene Market: Regional outlook

The global propylene market is expected to register healthy growth in the coming years. The growth is primarily driven by the developing regions such as the Asia Pacific, especially China and India. From the regional perspective, the Asia Pacific propylene market is estimated to account for dominating share in the global market in the coming years.

Significant demand for propylene derivative especially polypropylene and acrylic acid for various industrial applications in Asia’s emerging economies are projected to accelerating the market growth in the near future. North America followed by Europe are expected to witness stable growth in the global propylene market in the upcoming years.

Shale gas production creates a new gateway for local and small players to propylene feedstock to manufacturer variety of chemicals and derivatives in the North America region.

Moreover, increasing investment in construction and infrastructural development activities are directly impact on the demand for propylene derivatives product in that region. Furthermore, the Middle East & Africa and Latin America region is expected to register sustainable growth in the global propylene market in the coming decades.

Propylene Market: Market participants

Some of the key market participants identified in the global propylene market are as follows:

BASF SE
The Dow Chemical Company
ExxonMobil Corporation
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC)
BP Plc.
Sinopec Corp.
Total S.A.
Valero Energy Corp.
Royal Dutch Shell PLC
Reliance Industries Ltd.

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North America (USA, Canada)
Latin America (Mexico, Brazil)
Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain)
Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
Japan
Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

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