High Density Polyethylene Market

High density polyethylene (also known as polyethylene high density) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from natural gas, naphtha, gas oil etc. Production of one kilogram of high density polyethylene consumes around 1.75 kilograms of petroleum (in terms of, both, energy and raw materials). High density polyethylene has densities from 0.93 g/cm3 to 0.97 g/cm3. The comparatively higher density of high density polyethylene provides it with little branching and hence, gives it a stronger intermolecular force and tensile strength. The difference in strength exceeds the difference in density, providing high density polyethylene with higher specific strength.

High density polyethylene is more opaque/ harder and can withstand higher temperatures. It is a highly versatile type of plastic. This becomes evident in the broad portfolio of products that ranges from household goods, food packaging, cosmetics, bottles, care products to technical parts and products for the construction industry.

This study estimates the global market of high density polyethylene by the end of 2019. This market research study provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global high density polyethylene market. The report provides a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, winning imperatives, challenges, and key issues in the market. The market is further segmented and forecasted for major geographic regions, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Major countries with the market volumes and revenues are covered for each of the region. Competitive scenario and market share of the top players in the market has been discussed in detail. The top players of the industry are profiled in detail with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities.

Market has also been segmented on the basis of applications. The major applications for high density polyethylene such as caps & closures, geomembranes, tapes, cross-linked polyethylene, and sheets have been discussed in detail in the report. Market share for major market participants has been described in detail for high density polyethylene.

We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of high density polyethylene. The primary sources – selected experts from related industries and selected suppliers have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of high density polyethylene.

We have also profiled leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. Key participants in the global high density polyethylene market include Braskem S.A., Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Dow Chemical Co., Exxon Mobil Corp., Formosa Plastics Corp., LyondellBasell industries NV and so on.

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On the basis of applications: The high density polyethylene market is segmented on the basis of industry application as caps & closures, geomembranes, tapes, cross-linked polyethylene, and sheets and others. Each application is further described in detail in the report with volumes and revenues forecasted for each application.

On the basis of geography: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW and key countries in every region.

The high density polyethylene market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 10.00% between 2014 and 2019, and is expected to generate a global market value of $85,195.30 million by 2019.

The report on “high density polyethylene” considers its five commonly used applications: caps & closures, geomembranes, tapes, cross-linked polyethylene, sheets and others. The global high density polyethylene industry is witnessing high growth because of increasing end-use industry, technological advancements, and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Easy availability of cheaper raw material in North America & China and growing demand from packaging & construction industry are some of the drivers for this market.

High density polyethylene is expected to show high demand in its respective applications. The prime driver for high density polyethylene consumption comes from the cheap and easy availability of cheaper raw material in North America and China. Growing solar panel industry in Asia-Pacific would in turn help in increasing the consumption for high density polyethylene in the forecasted period.

High density polyethylene has densities from 0.93 g/cm3 to 0.97 g/cm3. The comparatively higher density of high density polyethylene provides it with little branching and hence, gives it a stronger intermolecular force and tensile strength. The difference in strength exceeds the difference in density, providing high density polyethylene with higher specific strength. High density polyethylene is more opaque/ harder and can withstand higher temperatures. It is a highly versatile type of plastic. This becomes evident in the broad portfolio of products that ranges from household goods, food packaging, cosmetics, bottles, care products to technical parts and products for the construction industry.

This report follows both top-down and bottom-up approaches to estimate and forecast the global high density polyethylene market size. Competitive scenarios of the top players in the high density polyethylene market have been discussed in detail. We have also profiled the leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. The key participants in this market are Asahi Kasei Corp., Braskem S.A., Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Dow Chemical Co., Exxon Mobil Corp., Formosa Plastics Corp., LyondellBasell industries NV and so on.