United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market (2025-2031) Outlook | Analysis, Growth, Companies, Share, Revenue, Industry, Forecast, Trends, Value & Size

Market Forecast By Derivatives (Polypropylene, Propylene oxide, Cumene, Acrylonitrile, Acrylic acid & Acrylates, Alcohols, Others), By Industrial Verticals (Automotive, Construction, Packaging, Textile, Others), By Types (Purity 99%, Purity 99.5%, Others), By Application (Organic Chemical Raw Materials, Synthetic Resins, Fine Chemicals, Other), By Production process Technology (Steam Cracking, Refinery, On- Purpose) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC102028 Publication Date: Jun 2021 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch Author: Ravi Bhandari No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 5

United Kingdom Propylene Market Size Growth Rate


The United Kingdom Propylene Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate begins at 2.68% in 2025, climbs to a high of 3.92% in 2028, and moderates to 3.41% by 2029.

United Kingdom Propylene Market Growth Rate

United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Overview

The propylene market in the UK is driven by the demand for propylene as a key raw material in the production of various chemicals and plastics. Propylene is used in the production of polypropylene, acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, and other chemicals. The market benefits from the growth of the chemical and plastics industries and the increasing focus on sustainable and efficient production processes.

Drivers of the market

Expansion of the UK propylene market is fueled by its integral role in petrochemical production, polymer manufacturing, and synthetic fiber industries. Propylene serves as a key feedstock for producing polypropylene, propylene oxide, and acrylic acid derivatives used in plastics, coatings, and textiles. Rising demand for lightweight automotive materials, packaging innovations, and construction materials drives market growth. Technological innovations in propylene purification technologies, catalytic cracking processes, and propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants support market expansion. Regulatory support for sustainable plastics, recycling initiatives, and energy-efficient manufacturing processes further stimulate market growth in the propylene market.

Challenges of the market

The UK propylene market faces challenges such as price volatility due to fluctuations in crude oil prices, increasing competition from alternative feedstocks for propylene production, and adapting to evolving demand patterns in chemical and manufacturing industries.

Government Policy of the market

Government policies in the UK propylene market focus on petrochemical production, supply chain resilience, and environmental sustainability in the manufacturing and chemical processing sectors. Regulations govern the production, transportation, and distribution of propylene as a key feedstock for plastics, fibers, and synthetic rubber production. The UK government supports initiatives that promote energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions in propylene production processes, and enforce compliance with chemical safety regulations. Additionally, policies aim to support investment in propylene infrastructure, foster innovation in petrochemical technologies, and ensure supply chain resilience to meet industrial demand for propylene derivatives.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Outlook
  • Market Size of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, 2024
  • Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Trend Evolution
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Drivers and Challenges
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Price Trends
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Porter's Five Forces
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Derivatives for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Polypropylene for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Propylene oxide for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Cumene for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Acrylonitrile for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Acrylic acid & Acrylates for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Alcohols for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Industrial Verticals for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Automotive for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Construction for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Packaging for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Textile for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Types for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Purity 99% for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Purity 99.5% for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Organic Chemical Raw Materials for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Synthetic Resins for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Fine Chemicals for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Other for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Production process Technology for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Steam Cracking for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By Refinery for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume By On- Purpose for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Derivatives
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Industrial Verticals
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Types
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Production process Technology
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Top Companies Market Share
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Company Profiles
  • United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Key Strategic Recommendations

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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 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Overview

3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Industrial Verticals, 2021 & 2031F

3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F

3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F

3.9 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Production process Technology, 2021 & 2031F

4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Growing demand from end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, and construction

4.2.2 Increasing investments in capacity expansions and technological advancements in propylene production

4.2.3 Favorable government regulations supporting the growth of the petrochemical industry in the UK

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices, such as crude oil and natural gas

4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations related to propylene production and emissions

4.3.3 Intense competition from other global propylene suppliers impacting market pricing and margins

5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Trends

6 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Types

6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Derivatives

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Derivatives, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Propylene oxide, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Cumene, 2021-2031F

6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylonitrile, 2021-2031F

6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic acid & Acrylates, 2021-2031F

6.1.8 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Alcohols, 2021-2031F

6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Industrial Verticals

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F

6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021-2031F

6.2.6 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Types

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity 99%, 2021-2031F

6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity 99.5%, 2021-2031F

6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Application

6.4.1 Overview and Analysis

6.4.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic Chemical Raw Materials, 2021-2031F

6.4.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Resins, 2021-2031F

6.4.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Fine Chemicals, 2021-2031F

6.4.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F

6.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market, By Production process Technology

6.5.1 Overview and Analysis

6.5.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Cracking, 2021-2031F

6.5.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Refinery, 2021-2031F

6.5.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenues & Volume, By On- Purpose, 2021-2031F

7 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Imports from Major Countries

8 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Average selling price of propylene in the UK market

8.2 Utilization rate of propylene production facilities in the UK

8.3 Number of new product developments or innovations in the propylene sector in the UK

8.4 Ratio of propylene imports to domestic production in the UK

8.5 Percentage of propylene market share held by key players in the UK market

9 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Industrial Verticals, 2021 & 2031F

9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F

9.4 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

9.5 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Production process Technology, 2021 & 2031F

10 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Propylene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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