Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market by Application (Packaging, Automotive, Others), by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, RoW) - Analysis and Forecast to 2019

Bio-based polyethylene is a thermosetting polymer, which is widely used in packaging, automotive, and agriculture industry. Diversified applications of bio-based polyethylene in various industries is the major reason behind its increasing demand across the globe. Stringent government regulations favoring use of bio-based polyethylene is also contributing to the rising demand for bio-based polyethylene. However, development of ethylene feedstocks may hamper the demand for bio-based polyethylene in coming years.

The global bio-based polyethylene market is experiencing steady growth which is expected to continue in near future. Considerable investments have been made by various market players to expand in the bio-based polyethylene market. Europe dominated the global bio-based polyethylene market with a share of 47% in 2014. The market in this region is further expected to witness rapid growth in future, mainly due to the government regulations favoring the use of bio-based polyethylene.

This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global bio-based polyethylene market. Various secondary sources, such as encyclopedias, directories, industry journals, and databases were used to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study. The primary sources include experts from related industries and suppliers who have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of the market.

The report includes the competitive landscape of the market. Leading players of this industry, along with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities, are also covered in the report. Key players operating in this market include The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Borealis A.G. (Austria), Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), Ineos (U.K.), Braskem S.A. (Brazil), Arkema S.A. (France), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (Japan), Total S.A. (France), and others.

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the global market for bio-based polyethylene on the basis of application and geography along with forecast volume, value, and analysis of trends in each of the sub-markets.

On the Basis of Application:

• Packaging
• Automotive
• Others

On the Basis of Geography:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• RoW

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of the Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Bio-Based Polyethylene Market Size
           2.2.1 Supply-Side Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 19)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 21)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Bio-Based Polyethylene Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 Bio-Based Polyethylene Market, By Application (Page No. - 28)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market in Packaging, By Geography
    5.3 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market in Automotive, By Geography

6 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market, By Geography (Page No. - 36)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 North America Bio-Based Polyethylene Market
    6.3 Europe Bio-Based Polyethylene Market
    6.4 Asia-Pacific Bio-Based Polyethylene Market
    6.5 Row Bio-Based Polyethylene Market

7 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 47)
    7.1 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Collaborations and Joint Ventures
    7.3 Expansions
    7.4 New Product Launches

8 Global Bio-Based Polyethylene Market, By Company (Page No. - 50)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 Braskem S.A.
    8.2 The Dow Chemical Company
    8.3 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    8.4 Ineos
    8.5 Mitsui Chemicals
    8.6 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic)
    8.7 Total S.A.
    8.8 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
    8.9 Borealis A.G.
    8.10 Arkema S.A.
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 73)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (42 Tables)

Table 1 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Application Market, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 3 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 5 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 8 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 10 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, Comparision With Application Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 13 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Packaging, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Packaging, By Geography,2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 15 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Automotive, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Automotive, By Geography,2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 17 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 19 North America Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 North America Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 21 Europe Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 Europe Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 23 Asia-Pacific Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application,2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 25 Row Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 Row Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (Tons)
Table 27 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 28 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Collaborations and Joint Ventures
Table 29 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Expansions
Table 30 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: New Product Launches
Table 31 Braskem S.A: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 32 The Dow Chemical Company: Key Financials Data, Business Revenue,2011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 33 The Dow Chemical Company: Key Financials, Geographic Revenue, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 34 Exxon Mobil Corporation: Key Operations Data, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 35 Exxon Mobil Corporation: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 36 Mitsui Chemicals: Key Financials, 2011-2014 (USD MN)
Table 37 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 38 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 Total S.A.: Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 40 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation: Business Segment, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 41 Borealis Ag: Key Financials, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Table 42 Arkema S.A.: Key Financials, 2011-2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (37 Figures)

Figure 1 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Supply-Side Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Application Market, 2014 (USD MN)
Figure 7 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2014 Vs. 2019
Figure 10 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Application Market, By Region, 2014 (USD MN)
Figure 11 Global Bio- Pe Market: Comparision With Application Market, 2014- 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 12 Global Bio Based Polyethylene: Application Market Scenario
Figure 13 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (Tons)
Figure 15 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Packaging, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Packaging, By Geography,2013-2019 (Tons)
Figure 17 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Automotive, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market in Automotive, By Geography,2013-2019 (Tons)
Figure 19 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 20 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2019 (Tons)
Figure 21 North America Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 North America Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Application Snapshot By Volume (Tons)
Figure 23 Europe Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 24 Europe Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Application Snapshot, By Volume (Tons)
Figure 25 Asia-Pacific Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Application Snapshot,By Volume (Tons)
Figure 27 Row Bio Based Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Row Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Application Snapshot, By Volume (Tonnes)
Figure 29 Global Bio Based Polyethylene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014
Figure 30 Braskem S.A.: Company Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 31 The Dow Chemical Company: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 32 Exxon Mobil Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 33 Ineos: Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 34 Mitsui Chemicals: Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 35 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 37 Arkema S.A.: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)

Bio-based polyethylene is a thermosetting resin manufactured from bio-based ethylene. It is primarily used to manufacture packaging products, such as bottles, consumer goods, food packaging, and others. Due to its better properties than petroleum-based products, these offer high performance, which in turn contributes to the increasing demand from the end-user industries, such as remodeling/ construction, automobile, consumer goods.

The global bio-based polyethylene market is expected to reach $751.9 million by 2019 from $463.1 million in 2014, at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2014 to 2019. The rising demand for bio-based polyethylene from end-use industries and increasing initiatives of the companies to expand the bio-based product portfolio is contributing to the growth of bio-based polyethylene market across the globe.

Regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW are included in this market report. Europe dominated the global bio-based polyethylene market in terms of volume, having accounted for a share of 47.0% in 2014.

Based on applications, the market is segmented into packaging, automotive, and others. The packaging segment accounted for the largest share of 88.5% in 2014. There is increasing demand for packaging from various industries, such as food & beverage, medical, electronics, electrical, and others, which is driving the growth of the bio-based polyethylene market across the globe.

The key players in the global bio-based polypropylene market include The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Borealis A.G. (Austria), Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), Ineos (U.K.), Braskem S.A. (Brazil), Arkema S.A. (France), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (Japan), Total S.A. (France), and others.