South Korea Polyolefin Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The polyolefin market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 19,208.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is expected of South Korea polyolefin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$13,845.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$19,208.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.8%
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South Korea polyolefin market highlights

  • The South Korea polyolefin market generated a revenue of USD 13,845.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 19,208.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene (pe) was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Polyolefin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 13,845.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 19,208.0 million
Growth rate5.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolyethylene (pe)
Fastest growing segmentEthylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene (PE), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polypropylene (PP), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Key market players worldwideChina Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, PetroChina Co Ltd Class H, TotalEnergies SE, Chevron Corp, Repsol SA, Dow Inc, Exxon Mobil Corp, Braskem SA ADR, OMV AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 5.3% of the global polyolefin market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China polyolefin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 41,658.0 million by 2030.

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Polyolefin Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Repsol SA View profile 25113 Calle Mendez Alvaro, 44, Madrid, Spain, 28045 https://www.repsol.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
PetroChina Co Ltd Class H View profile 375803 No. 9 Dongzhimen North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100007 http://www.petrochina.com.cn
TotalEnergies SE View profile 100000 2, Place Jean Millier, La Defense 6, Courbevoie, France, 92400 https://www.totalenergies.com
Chevron Corp View profile 45600 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, United States, 94583-2324 https://www.chevron.com
Exxon Mobil Corp View profile 61500 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, TX, United States, 77389-1425 https://www.exxonmobil.com
OMV AG View profile 21091 Trabrennstrasse 6 - 8, Vienna, Austria, 1020 https://www.omv.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
Braskem SA ADR View profile 8569 Rua Lemos Monteiro, 120-24 Andar, Butanta, SP, Brazil, CEP 05501-050 https://www.braskem.com.br

South Korea polyolefin market outlook

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Polyethylene (pe) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.67% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea polyolefin market based on polycarbonate (pc), polyethylene (pe), thermoplastic polyolefins (tpos), polyoxymethylene (pom), polypropylene (pp), ethylene-vinyl acetate (eva), polymethyl methacrylate (pmma) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Several key factors contribute to the market's expansion and its growth potential, which includes the remarkable development of the construction industry in South Korea, driven by urbanization, infrastructure projects, and the focus on energy-efficient buildings.

Renowned for its exceptional thermal insulation properties, polyolefins are chosen for their ability to enhance energy efficiency, minimize heat loss, and create comfortable indoor environments.

Moreover, the automotive sector in South Korea presents a significant opportunity for the growth of the polyolefin market. As a leading global automotive manufacturer, the country's automotive industry is driven by innovation and technological advancements.

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