High Density Polyethylene Market by Application (Film & Sheet, Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Pipe & Extrusion, Others), by Geography — Global Trends & Forecasts till 2019

The global high density polyethylene (HDPE) market, along with its end products, has witnessed a linear growth in the past few years that is estimated to increase in the near future. HDPE is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from natural gas, naphtha, gas, oil, etc., and is widely used in the automotive and electronics industries. The quality, high efficiency, and environmental acceptability are some of the major features that create an upsurge in the demand for HDPE; the upcoming safety regulations & innovative techniques for its use will be the key influencing factors for the global HDPE with an increased emphasis on its different applications.

The HDPE market is experiencing enormous growth, which is expected to continue in the near future, mainly driven by the highly growing Asia-Pacific and North American regions, along with a considerable amount of investments made by various market players to serve the end-user application industry in future. The Asia-Pacific region is the major HDPE market that accounted for about 45.5% of the market share of the total global demand in 2014. The region is further expected to display high growth in future, mainly due to the high growth potential of developing economies such as China and India.

The drivers of the industry include easy availability of cheaper raw materials and growing demand from the construction industry.

This study essentially aims to estimate the global market of HDPE for 2014 and to estimate its projected demand by 2019. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global HDPE market. We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the HDPE market. The primary sources – experts from related industries and suppliers - have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of HDPE.

Competitive scenarios of the top players in the HDPE market have been discussed in detail. We have also profiled the leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. These include key HDPE manufacturers such as Abu Dhabi Polymer Co. Ltd. (UAE), Borealis AG (Austria), Chevron Phillip Chemical Company LLC (U.S.), China National Petroleum Corporation (China), ENI S.P.A (Italy), and LyondellBasel Industries NV (the Netherlands), among others.

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the global market for HDPE on the basis of application and geography, along with forecasts for the volume and value, coupled with analyzing the trends in each of the submarkets.

On the Basis of Application:

• Film & Sheet
• Blow Molding
• Injection Molding
• Pipe & Extrusion
• Others

On the Basis of Geography:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 11)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 13)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of the High Density Polyethylene Market
    2.2 Arriving at the High Density Polyethylene Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down 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. - 20)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 High Density Polyethylene Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics

5 High Density Polyethylene Market, By Application (Page No. - 25)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Global High Density Polyethylene in Film & Sheet, By Geography
    5.3 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Blow Molding, By Geography
    5.4 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Injection Molding,By Geography
    5.5 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Pipe & Extrusion, By Geography

6 High Density Polyethylene Market, By Geography (Page No. - 35)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 North America HDPE Market
           6.2.1 North America HDPE Market, By Application
    6.3 Europe HDPE Market
           6.3.1 Europe HDPE Market, By Application
    6.4 Asia-Pacific HDPE Market
           6.4.1 Asia-Pacific HDPE Market, By Application
    6.5 Rest of the World HDPE Market
           6.5.1 Rest of the World HDPE Market, By Application

7 HDPE Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 46)
    7.1 HDPE Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Expansions
    7.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.4 New Product Launch
    7.5 Agreements

8 HDPE Market, By Company (Page No. - 51)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)*
    8.1 Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd. (Borouge)
    8.2 Borealis AG
    8.3 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
    8.4 China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation
    8.5 E.I. DU Pont DE Nemours and Company
    8.6 ENI S.P.A.
    8.7 Lyondellbasell Industries Nv
    8.8 Reliance Industries Ltd.
    8.9 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
    8.1 Total S.A.
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, And Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 81)
    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
           9.1.6 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (41 Tables)

Table 1 High Density Polyethylene Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 2 Global HDPE Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 3 Global HDPE Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 4 High Density Polyethylene Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 5 Global HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 6 Global HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 7 Global HDPE Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 8 Global HDPE Market, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 9 Global HDPE Market: Comparison With the Application Markets,2013 -2019 (USD MN)
Table 10 Global High Density Polyethylene Market, By Application,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Global High Density Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 12 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Films & Sheet, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 13 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Films & Sheet, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 14 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Blow Molding, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 15 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Blow Molding, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 16 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Injection Molding,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 17 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Injection Molding,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 18 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Pipe & Extrusion,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 19 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Pipe & Extrusion,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 20 Global HDPE Market, By Region, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 21 Global HDPE Market, By Region, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 22 North America HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 23 North America HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 24 Europe HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 25 Europe HDPE Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 27 Asia-Pacific HDPE Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 28 Rest of the World HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 29 Rest of the World Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 30 HDPE Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 31 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: Expansions
Table 32 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 33 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: New Product Launch
Table 34 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: Agreements
Table 35 Borealis Ag.: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 36 E.I. Dupont Nemours & Company.: Key Opeartional Data, 2008 - 2013
Table 37 ENI S.P.A.: Key Financials, 2010 - 2012 (USD MN)
Table 38 Lyondellbasell Industries Nv.: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 Reliance Industries Ltd..: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 40 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 41 Total S.A.: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (42 Figures)

Figure 1 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 High Density Polyethylene Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Global High Density Polyethylene Market Snapshot, 2014
Figure 8 Global High Density Polyethylene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Global HDPE Market, By Application, 2014 Vs 2019
Figure 10 Global High Density Polyethylene Market, By Application,2014 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 11 Global High Density Polyethylene Market, By Application, 2014 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 12 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Film & Sheet, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 13 Global HDPE Market in Blow Molding, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Global High Density Polyethylene, By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Global High Density Polyethylene Market in Pipe & Extrusion,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Global HDPE Market: Growth Analysis, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Global HDPE Market :Growth Analysis, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Figure 18 North America Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 North America HDPE Market: By Application Snapshot
Figure 20 Europe HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Europe HDPE Market: By Application Snapshot
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 23 Asia-Pacific HDPE Market: By Application Snapshot
Figure 24 Rest of the World HDPE Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 25 Rest of the World HDPE Market: By Application Snapshot
Figure 26 HDPE Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 27 Borealis Ag. Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Revenues, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 29 China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.., Revenue Mix, 2012 (%)
Figure 30 China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 31 E.I. Dupont Nemours & Company: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 32 E.I. Dupont Nemours & Company Revenues, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Figure 33 ENI S.P.A.: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 34 ENI S.P.A. Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 35 Lyondellbasell Industries Nv: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Lyondellbasell Industries Nv Revenues, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Figure 37 Reliance Industries Ltd: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 38 Reliance Industries Ltd. Revenues, 2010-2014 (USD MN)
Figure 39 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 40 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 41 Total S.A.: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 42 Total S.A. Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

High density polyethylene (HDPE), also known as polyethylene high density, is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from natural gas, naphtha, gas, oil, etc. Production of one kilogram of high density polyethylene consumes about 1.75 kilograms of petroleum (in terms of both energy and raw materials). High density polyethylene has densities from 0.93 g/cm3 to 0.97 g/cm3.

Asia-Pacific is the biggest HDPE consumer, accounting for roughly 45.5% of the global HDPE demand. The demand for HDPE in the Asia-Pacific region is mainly driven by the automotive industry and the footwear industry. The packaging industry was the largest HDPE consuming end industry in the global HDPE market.

The global HDPE market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $91,457.2 million by 2019 from $62,442.0 million in 2014, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2014 to 2019. In terms of volume, it is projected to reach 47,787.5 kilotons by 2019 from 34,151.6 kilotons, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2014 to 2019. The Asia-Pacific HDPE market has been a leader with respect to innovation and development in the field of HDPE along with developing its application areas. The industrial consumers of the Asia-Pacific HDPE market include automotive, manufacturing, textile laminates, electronic, mechanical, packaging, and construction. Of these, the packaging industry is the biggest consumer of the global HDPE market.

Based on application, the HDPE market has been segmented into film & sheet, blow molding, injection molding, pipe & extrusion, and others. The film & sheet segment held the largest market share of 26% in 2014. This segment would continue to dominate the market, though the film & sheet segment is projected to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period of 2014 to 2019. HDPE sheets are manufactured, imported, and supplied, which have excellent chemical resistance & are used to construct chemical equipment, fabricate card cans for the textile industry, artificial limbs, vacuum formed products, etc. Its special formulation ensures better flexibility and perfect solder ability. This sheet is recycled using excellent quality raw material as per the set industry standards. These are known for their high strength, chemical & corrosion resistant finish, impact resistance, non-toxicity, and low moisture absorption.

The blow molding application of HDPE also displays constant growth. Blow molding (BrE moulding) is a manufacturing process by which hollow plastic parts are formed. The blow molding process begins with melting down the plastic and forming it into a parison. The parison is a tube-like piece of plastic with a hole at one end, through which compressed air can pass.

Key players in the global HDPE market include Abu Dhabi Polymer Co. Ltd. (UAE), Borealis AG (Austria), Chevron Phillip Chemical Company LLC (U.S.), China National Petroleum Corporation (China), ENI S.P.A (Italy), and LyondellBasel Industries NV (the Netherlands), among others.