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RU Choice Index · PetrochemicalsThe sector index is the average Choice Control Index across the basket of the sector's objects, measured on the target markets with their ICPs. CCI is calculated per object; the sector figure is their aggregate across the researched categories, not a stand-alone survey of the sector.Measured on Global · ICP international buyer · Q1 2026
8/ 100

8 out of 100 — this is how much the sector's companies influence the choice that AI shapes0 — the buyer never sees you, 100 — you are recommended first

Photo: Vyacheslav Bukharov · CC BY-SA 4.0
Economic scope of the research$326–460bn / year2025 · 14 of 14 categories
Subsectors6
Categories14
Priority studies4
Typical scenarios6

The sector splits into concrete categories where companies compete for the buyer's choice.

For every category we measure where companies stand on the target markets — to find growth points, influence the choice and grow the share of an export category.

Pick a subsector → category → target market.

Subsectors

The ontology is mapped: subsectors and categories are monitored. Category pages open once deep research starts.

Polyolefins10

Commodity polymers · the Asian direction.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE)$59–85 bn / year12
LDPE / LLDPE$35–58 bn / year9
Polypropylene$93–125 bn / year11

Objects material grade · product · manufacturer

Elastomers8

Synthetic rubbers · Asian tyre makers.

Polybutadiene rubber$6–8 bn / year9
Styrene-butadiene rubber$13–17 bn / year7
Thermoplastic elastomers$7–10 bn / year6

Objects grade · product · manufacturer

Polymer materials7

Polymers for packaging and consumer goods.

PET$43–60 bn / year8
Polystyrene$16–22 bn / year6
ABS plastic$11–15 bn / year5

Objects grade · product · manufacturer

Organic synthesis products8

Glycols and alcohols · feedstock for downstream processing.

Glycols$12–16 bn / year9
Alcohols$10–14 bn / year7

Objects commodity · product · manufacturer

Chemical intermediates7

Monomers and chain intermediates.

Butadiene$8–12 bn / year7

Objects commodity · manufacturer

Specialty chemicals6

Fine chemicals · high added value.

Plasticisers$10–14 bn / year6
Maleic anhydride$2.5–3.5 bn / year5

Objects product · manufacturer · commodity

Priority studies

Study = category × market × buyer. Deep analysis is run only for the top of the portfolio.

Polypropylene × Turkeypackaging manufacturerPriority 68in the research program
HDPE × Saudi Arabiapipe manufacturerPriority 65in the research program
Polybutadiene rubber × Indiatyre manufacturerPriority 60in the research program
PET × UAEfood packaging manufacturerPriority 56in the research program

Typical choice scenarios

Economic situations in which the choice actually happens in this sector.

  • 01Choosing a material grade for the application
  • 02Choosing a feedstock supplier
  • 03Replacing the current grade
  • 04Looking for a cheaper or more available alternative
  • 05Comparing technical characteristics
  • 06Choosing a supplier against end-product requirements

Company ranking in AI choiceThe universe is rebuilt on every category scan — the set and order of companies change between measurement waves. The rank is the position in the full universe of the selected market.

Choice Control Index (CCI) of each object on the selected market — participation and win rate combined. Russian objects are flagged.

In AI recommendations (60–100)
Medium (30–59)
Low (10–29)
Critical (0–9)
Germany#1 · leader
BASF
84
USA#2 · −4 pts
Dow
80
Saudi Arabia#3 · −7 pts
SABIC
77
Netherlands · USA#4 · −11 pts
LyondellBasell
73
USA#5 · −13 pts
ExxonMobil Chemical
71
UAE#6 · −24 pts
Borouge
60
RussiaRU#7 · −76 pts
SIBUR
8
RussiaRU#8 · −79 pts
Nizhnekamskneftekhim
5
RussiaRU#9 · −80 pts
Kazanorgsintez
4
RussiaRU#10 · −80 pts
ZapSibNeftekhim
4
RussiaRU#11 · −81 pts
RusVinyl
3
RussiaRU#12 · −82 pts
Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat
2
RussiaRU#13 · −82 pts
Lukoil-Neftekhim
2
RussiaRU#14 · −83 pts
Angarsk Polymer Plant
1
RussiaRU#15 · −83 pts
Tatneft-Neftekhim
1
RussiaRU#16 · −83 pts
Sayanskkhimplast
1

Tile area is proportional to the position in AI choice, colour marks the zone. Click a tile to open the company's release.

Who this measurement is for

Portfolio priorities for this sector are approved at the level of the responsible authority.

Russian Ministry of EnergyOil and gas chemicals within the energy complex, the feedstock base for processingSergey Tsivilev · minister, since 14.05.2024verified 20.08.2026
minenergo.gov.ru →
Russian Ministry of Industry and TradePolymers and deep-processing productsAnton Alikhanov · minister, since 14.05.2024verified 20.08.2026
minpromtorg.gov.ru →
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Petrochemicals

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Authorship stays with you. If a project grows out of the direction's studies, you get a share of its revenue; if the project needs your expertise, you can join it as a paid expert.

14categories
4export markets
16companies measured

MarketsTurkey · Saudi Arabia · India · UAE

Authorship · share in commercial projects · Terms of participation are fixed before the study starts
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