Global Petrochemicals Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The global petrochemicals market size was estimated at USD 584,501.7 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1,002,453.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$584,501.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,002,453.9
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global petrochemicals market highlights

  • The global petrochemicals market generated a revenue of USD 584,501.7 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,002,453.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ethylene accounted for a revenue of USD 238,116.4 million in 2022.
  • Methanol is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 584,501.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,002,453.9 million
Growth rate7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentEthylene
Fastest growing segmentMethanol
Historical data covered2017 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEthylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Benzene, Toluene, Methanol, Xylene

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.0% of the global petrochemicals market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 48,025.3 million by 2030.

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Petrochemicals Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
China National Petroleum Corporation View profile 10001+ Beijing, Beijing, China, Asia http://www.cnpc.com.cn
ExxonMobil View profile 10001+ Irving, Texas, United States, North America https://corporate.exxonmobil.com
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H View profile 368450 No. 22 Chaoyangmen North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100728 http://www.sinopec.com
INEOS View profile 10001+ Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.ineos.com/
SABIC View profile 10001+ Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia http://www.sabic.com
Shell PLC View profile 100000 Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA https://www.shell.com
Chevron Corp View profile 45600 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, United States, 94583-2324 https://www.chevron.com
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A View profile 20000 One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1J0AH https://www.lyondellbasell.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global petrochemicals market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to petrochemicals market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Ethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.74% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global petrochemicals market based on ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, methanol, xylene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


  • Global Petrochemicals Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Ethylene
      • EDC
      • Other (including alpha olefins, vinyl acetate etc)
      • Ethyl benzene
      • Polyethylene
      • Ethylene oxide
    • Butadiene
      • SB Rubber
      • Butadiene rubber
      • SB latex
      • ABS
      • Other (nitrile rubber, mechanical belts etc.)
    • Benzene
      • Phenol/cumene
      • Nitrobenzene
      • Cyclohexane
      • Other (including alkyl benzene, maleic anhydride)
      • Ethyl benzene
      • Alkyl benzene
    • Toluene
      • Others (including pesticides, drugs, nitro toluene etc.)
      • Solvents
      • TDI
    • Methanol
      • Gasoline
      • Acetic acid
      • Dimethyl ether
      • Other
      • Formaldehyde
      • MTBE
      • MTO/MTP
    • Propylene
      • Cumene
      • Other
      • Polypropylene
      • Propylene oxide
      • Isopropanol
      • Acrylonitrile
      • Acrylic acid
    • Xylene

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