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Petrochemicals · Polyolefins

LDPE / LLDPE

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Not measured · the index appears after the first measurement

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Global market
$35–58bn / year

2025

Confidence: lowderived estimate
Basis
annual trade / sales

The category has no standalone public report: the value is derived from the parent market by segment share, so it is directional rather than exact.

Markets and buyers

No measurements in this category yet. Here are the markets and buyers where suppliers are chosen; we measure any of them on request.

Not measured 6

Suppliers are chosen here; no measurement yet — we measure on request

Not measuredZapSibNeftekhimChinaFilm packaging converterChoosing a film-grade LLDPE supplier on a quarterly contractMeasured with the same methodology on request
Not measuredAngarsk Polymer PlantChinaFilm and packaging converterChoosing an LDPE supplier for packaging film in northern ChinaMeasured with the same methodology on request
Not measuredExxonMobil ChemicalIndiaFlexible packaging maker · multilayer food filmsChoosing a metallocene polyethylene supplier for multilayer packaging in IndiaMeasured with the same methodology on request
Not measuredAngarsk Polymer PlantKazakhstanGreenhouse and agricultural film manufacturerChoosing an LDPE supplier for greenhouse film productionMeasured with the same methodology on request
Not measuredAngarsk Polymer PlantMongoliaFilm and container manufacturerChoosing a polyethylene supplier for film and container production in MongoliaMeasured with the same methodology on request
Not measuredDowTurkeyFlexible packaging maker · selecting polyethylene film gradesChoosing a linear polyethylene supplier for film packaging in TurkeyMeasured with the same methodology on request

Private studies 3

To order only · no public measurement

Private studySIBURChinaState petrochemical company and project partnerChoosing an LLDPE supplier for a long-term offtake in northeast ChinaTo order only · no public measurement
Private studyAngarsk Polymer PlantChinaState-owned chemical trader · long-term import contractChoosing an LDPE supplier on a state trader's long-term contract for northeast ChinaTo order only · no public measurement
Private studyZapSibNeftekhimIndiaDrip irrigation pipe maker under state subsidiesChoosing an LLDPE supplier for drip-irrigation pipes under a subsidised programmeTo order only · no public measurement
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LDPE / LLDPE

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$35–58 bncategory volume per year
7AI systems measured
Authorship · share in commercial projects · Terms of participation are fixed before the study starts
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