
Global Polymer Market Report 2021 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2027 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread)
The report classifies the business vertical into various segments based on components, voltage, end-user scope, and regional division. A thorough analysis of each segment with respect to their market share, growth rate, and revenue contribution forms a major part of the study.
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The Polymer market is expected to grow from USD X.X million in 2021 to USD X.X million by 2027, at a CAGR of X.X% during the forecast period. The global Polymer market report is a comprehensive research that focuses on the overall consumption structure, development trends, sales models and sales of top countries in the global Polymer market. The report focuses on well-known providers in the global Polymer industry, market segments, competition, and the macro environment.
Under COVID-19 Outbreak, how the Polymer Industry will develop is also analyzed in detail in Chapter 1.7 of the report.
In Chapter 2.4, we analyzed industry trends in the context of COVID-19.
In Chapter 3.5, we analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on the product industry chain based on the upstream and downstream markets.
In Chapters 6 to 10 of the report, we analyze the impact of COVID-19 on various regions and major countries.
In chapter 13.5, the impact of COVID-19 on the future development of the industry is pointed out.
A holistic study of the market is made by considering a variety of factors, from demographics conditions and business cycles in a particular country to market-specific microeconomic impacts. The study found the shift in market paradigms in terms of regional competitive advantage and the competitive landscape of major players.
Key players in the global Polymer market covered in Chapter 4:
SABIC
Eni S.p.A.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
INEOS AG
Exxon Mobil Corporation
LANXESS
BASF SE
The Dow Chemical Company
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
In Chapter 11 and 13.3, on the basis of types, the Polymer market from 2016 to 2027 is primarily split into:
Thermoplastics
Thermosets
Elastomers
In Chapter 12 and 13.4, on the basis of applications, the Polymer market from 2016 to 2027 covers:
Packaging
Electronics
Food
Petrochemicals
Healthcare
Building & Construction
Electronics & Communication
Transportation
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2016-2027) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13:
North America (Covered in Chapter 6 and 13)
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe (Covered in Chapter 7 and 13)
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia-Pacific (Covered in Chapter 8 and 13)
China
Japan
South Korea
Australia
India
Southeast Asia
Others
Middle East and Africa (Covered in Chapter 9 and 13)
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Egypt
Nigeria
South Africa
Others
South America (Covered in Chapter 10 and 13)
Brazil
Argentina
Columbia
Chile
Others
Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2016-2020
Base Year: 2020
Estimated Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2021-2027
Table of Content
1 Report Overview
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.3 Regulatory Scenario by Region/Country
1.4 Market Investment Scenario Strategic
1.5 Market Analysis by Type
1.5.1 Global Polymer Market Share by Type (2021-2027)
1.5.2 Thermoplastics
1.5.3 Thermosets
1.5.4 Elastomers
1.6 Market by Application
1.6.1 Global Polymer Market Share by Application (2021-2027)
1.6.2 Packaging
1.6.3 Electronics
1.6.4 Food
1.6.5 Petrochemicals
1.6.6 Healthcare
1.6.7 Building & Construction
1.6.8 Electronics & Communication
1.6.9 Transportation
1.7 Polymer Industry Development Trends under COVID-19 Outbreak
1.7.1 Global COVID-19 Status Overview
1.7.2 Influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Polymer Industry Development
2. Global Market Growth Trends
2.1 Industry Trends
2.1.1 SWOT Analysis
2.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.2 Potential Market and Growth Potential Analysis
2.3 Industry News and Policies by Regions
2.3.1 Industry News
2.3.2 Industry Policies
2.4 Industry Trends Under COVID-19
3 Value Chain of Polymer Market
3.1 Value Chain Status
3.2 Polymer Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
3.2.1 Production Process Analysis
3.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure of Polymer
3.2.3 Labor Cost of Polymer
3.2.3.1 Labor Cost of Polymer Under COVID-19
3.3 Sales and Marketing Model Analysis
3.4 Downstream Major Customer Analysis (by Region)
3.5 Value Chain Status Under COVID-19
4 Players Profiles
4.1 SABIC
4.1.1 SABIC Basic Information
4.1.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.1.3 SABIC Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.1.4 SABIC Business Overview
4.2 Eni S.p.A.
4.2.1 Eni S.p.A. Basic Information
4.2.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.2.3 Eni S.p.A. Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.2.4 Eni S.p.A. Business Overview
4.3 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
4.3.1 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Basic Information
4.3.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.3.3 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.3.4 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Business Overview
4.4 INEOS AG
4.4.1 INEOS AG Basic Information
4.4.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.4.3 INEOS AG Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.4.4 INEOS AG Business Overview
4.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation
4.5.1 Exxon Mobil Corporation Basic Information
4.5.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.5.3 Exxon Mobil Corporation Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.5.4 Exxon Mobil Corporation Business Overview
4.6 LANXESS
4.6.1 LANXESS Basic Information
4.6.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.6.3 LANXESS Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.6.4 LANXESS Business Overview
4.7 BASF SE
4.7.1 BASF SE Basic Information
4.7.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.7.3 BASF SE Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.7.4 BASF SE Business Overview
4.8 The Dow Chemical Company
4.8.1 The Dow Chemical Company Basic Information
4.8.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.8.3 The Dow Chemical Company Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.8.4 The Dow Chemical Company Business Overview
4.9 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
4.9.1 LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Basic Information
4.9.2 Polymer Product Profiles, Application and Specification
4.9.3 LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Polymer Market Performance (2016-2021)
4.9.4 LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Business Overview
5 Global Polymer Market Analysis by Regions
5.1 Global Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Regions
5.1.1 Global Polymer Sales by Regions (2016-2021)
5.1.2 Global Polymer Revenue by Regions (2016-2021)
5.2 North America Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
5.3 Europe Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
5.4 Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
5.5 Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
5.6 South America Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
6 North America Polymer Market Analysis by Countries
6.1 North America Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Countries
6.1.1 North America Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
6.1.2 North America Polymer Revenue by Countries (2016-2021)
6.1.3 North America Polymer Market Under COVID-19
6.2 United States Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
6.2.1 United States Polymer Market Under COVID-19
6.3 Canada Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
6.4 Mexico Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7 Europe Polymer Market Analysis by Countries
7.1 Europe Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Countries
7.1.1 Europe Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
7.1.2 Europe Polymer Revenue by Countries (2016-2021)
7.1.3 Europe Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.2 Germany Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.2.1 Germany Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.3 UK Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.3.1 UK Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.4 France Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.4.1 France Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.5 Italy Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.5.1 Italy Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.6 Spain Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.6.1 Spain Polymer Market Under COVID-19
7.7 Russia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
7.7.1 Russia Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8 Asia-Pacific Polymer Market Analysis by Countries
8.1 Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Countries
8.1.1 Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
8.1.2 Asia-Pacific Polymer Revenue by Countries (2016-2021)
8.1.3 Asia-Pacific Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8.2 China Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.2.1 China Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8.3 Japan Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.3.1 Japan Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8.4 South Korea Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.4.1 South Korea Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8.5 Australia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.6 India Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.6.1 India Polymer Market Under COVID-19
8.7 Southeast Asia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
8.7.1 Southeast Asia Polymer Market Under COVID-19
9 Middle East and Africa Polymer Market Analysis by Countries
9.1 Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Countries
9.1.1 Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
9.1.2 Middle East and Africa Polymer Revenue by Countries (2016-2021)
9.1.3 Middle East and Africa Polymer Market Under COVID-19
9.2 Saudi Arabia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
9.3 UAE Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
9.4 Egypt Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
9.5 Nigeria Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
9.6 South Africa Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
10 South America Polymer Market Analysis by Countries
10.1 South America Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Countries
10.1.1 South America Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
10.1.2 South America Polymer Revenue by Countries (2016-2021)
10.1.3 South America Polymer Market Under COVID-19
10.2 Brazil Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
10.2.1 Brazil Polymer Market Under COVID-19
10.3 Argentina Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
10.4 Columbia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
10.5 Chile Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
11 Global Polymer Market Segment by Types
11.1 Global Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Types (2016-2021)
11.1.1 Global Polymer Sales and Market Share by Types (2016-2021)
11.1.2 Global Polymer Revenue and Market Share by Types (2016-2021)
11.2 Thermoplastics Sales and Price (2016-2021)
11.3 Thermosets Sales and Price (2016-2021)
11.4 Elastomers Sales and Price (2016-2021)
12 Global Polymer Market Segment by Applications
12.1 Global Polymer Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Applications (2016-2021)
12.1.1 Global Polymer Sales and Market Share by Applications (2016-2021)
12.1.2 Global Polymer Revenue and Market Share by Applications (2016-2021)
12.2 Packaging Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.3 Electronics Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.4 Food Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.5 Petrochemicals Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.6 Healthcare Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.7 Building & Construction Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.8 Electronics & Communication Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
12.9 Transportation Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
13 Polymer Market Forecast by Regions (2021-2027)
13.1 Global Polymer Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2021-2027)
13.2 Polymer Market Forecast by Regions (2021-2027)
13.2.1 North America Polymer Market Forecast (2021-2027)
13.2.2 Europe Polymer Market Forecast (2021-2027)
13.2.3 Asia-Pacific Polymer Market Forecast (2021-2027)
13.2.4 Middle East and Africa Polymer Market Forecast (2021-2027)
13.2.5 South America Polymer Market Forecast (2021-2027)
13.3 Polymer Market Forecast by Types (2021-2027)
13.4 Polymer Market Forecast by Applications (2021-2027)
13.5 Polymer Market Forecast Under COVID-19
14 Appendix
14.1 Methodology
14.2 Research Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Table Global Polymer Market Size Growth Rate by Type (2021-2027)
Figure Global Polymer Market Share by Type in 2020 & 2026
Figure Thermoplastics Features
Figure Thermosets Features
Figure Elastomers Features
Table Global Polymer Market Size Growth by Application (2021-2027)
Figure Global Polymer Market Share by Application in 2020 & 2026
Figure Packaging Description
Figure Electronics Description
Figure Food Description
Figure Petrochemicals Description
Figure Healthcare Description
Figure Building & Construction Description
Figure Electronics & Communication Description
Figure Transportation Description
Figure Global COVID-19 Status Overview
Table Influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Polymer Industry Development
Table SWOT Analysis
Figure Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure Global Polymer Market Size and Growth Rate 2016-2027
Table Industry News
Table Industry Policies
Figure Value Chain Status of Polymer
Figure Production Process of Polymer
Figure Manufacturing Cost Structure of Polymer
Figure Major Company Analysis (by Business Distribution Base, by Product Type)
Table Downstream Major Customer Analysis (by Region)
Table SABIC Profile
Table SABIC Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table Eni S.p.A. Profile
Table Eni S.p.A. Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Profile
Table Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table INEOS AG Profile
Table INEOS AG Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table Exxon Mobil Corporation Profile
Table Exxon Mobil Corporation Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table LANXESS Profile
Table LANXESS Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table BASF SE Profile
Table BASF SE Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table The Dow Chemical Company Profile
Table The Dow Chemical Company Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Table LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Profile
Table LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2016-2021
Figure Global Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Sales by Regions (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Sales Market Share by Regions (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Revenue ($) by Regions (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Market Share by Regions (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2016
Table Global Polymer Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2020
Figure North America Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Europe Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure South America Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure North America Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth (2016-2021)
Table North America Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
Table North America Polymer Sales Market Share by Countries (2016-2021)
Figure North America Polymer Sales Market Share by Countries in 2016
Figure United States Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Canada Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Mexico Polymer Sales and Growth (2016-2021)
Figure Europe Polymer Revenue ($) Growth (2016-2021)
Table Europe Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
Table Europe Polymer Sales Market Share by Countries (2016-2021)
Figure Germany Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure UK Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure France Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Italy Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Spain Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Russia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Asia-Pacific Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth (2016-2021)
Table Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
Table Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales Market Share by Countries (2016-2021)
Figure China Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Japan Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure South Korea Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Australia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure India Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Southeast Asia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Middle East and Africa Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth (2016-2021)
Table Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales by Countries (2016-2021)
Table Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales Market Share by Countries (2016-2021)
Figure Saudi Arabia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure UAE Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Egypt Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Nigeria Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure South Africa Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure South America Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth (2016-2021)
Figure Brazil Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Argentina Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Columbia Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Chile Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Sales by Types (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Revenue ($) by Types (2016-2021)
Figure Global Thermoplastics Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Thermoplastics Price (2016-2021)
Figure Global Thermosets Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Thermosets Price (2016-2021)
Figure Global Elastomers Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Elastomers Price (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Sales by Applications (2016-2021)
Table Global Polymer Sales Share by Applications (2016-2021)
Figure Global Packaging Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Packaging Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Electronics Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Electronics Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Food Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Food Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Petrochemicals Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Petrochemicals Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Healthcare Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Healthcare Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Building & Construction Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Building & Construction Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Electronics & Communication Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Electronics & Communication Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Transportation Sales and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Transportation Revenue and Growth Rate (2016-2021)
Figure Global Polymer Sales and Growth Rate (2021-2027)
Figure Global Polymer Revenue ($) and Growth Rate (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Sales Forecast by Regions (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Forecast by Regions (2021-2027)
Figure North America Polymer Sales Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure North America Polymer Revenue Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Europe Polymer Sales Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Europe Polymer Revenue Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Asia-Pacific Polymer Sales Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Asia-Pacific Polymer Revenue Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Middle East and Africa Polymer Sales Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure Middle East and Africa Polymer Revenue Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure South America Polymer Sales Forecast (2021-2027)
Figure South America Polymer Revenue Forecast (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Sales Forecast by Types (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Sales Market Share Forecast by Types (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Market Share Forecast by Types (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Sales Market Share Forecast by Applications (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Forecast by Applications (2021-2027)
Table Global Polymer Revenue Market Share Forecast by Applications (2021-2027)
Research Methodology:
Polymer Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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Primary Sources
As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
Key Data Information from Primary Sources
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