| Product Code: ETC11996805 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, China downstream polyethylene import shipments continued to see a diverse range of sources, with the UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and South Korea emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite the variety of sources, the market remained competitive with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration. The industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.46% from 2020 to 2024, but there was a slight uptick in growth with a rate of 3.92% from 2023 to 2024, indicating potential opportunities for expansion in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Downstream Polyethylene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Growth in construction activities driving demand for polyethylene products |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies promoting the use of polyethylene in China's manufacturing sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns leading to regulations on plastic usage and waste management |
5 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Trends |
6 China Downstream Polyethylene Market, By Types |
6.1 China Downstream Polyethylene Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of polyethylene products in China |
8.2 Capacity utilization rate of polyethylene manufacturers |
8.3 Export volume of polyethylene products from China |
9 China Downstream Polyethylene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Downstream Polyethylene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Downstream Polyethylene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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