Key Market Indicators
Brazil's ethylene exports are projected to reach 158 million kilograms by 2026, growing at an average annual rate of 4.2% since 2021. From 1994 to 2021, the country's exports increased 12.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Brazil was ranked 15th in world exports, with Indonesia taking the top spot at 121 million kilograms. South Korea, the United Kingdom and Japan followed in second, third and fourth place. Brazil's ethylene imports dropped 12.5% to 15 million kilograms in 2018, compared to 17 million kilograms the previous year. From 1994 to 2018, the country's imports decreased 68% year-on-year. In 2018, Brazil was ranked 47th in world imports, with Argentina leading the way with 15 million kilograms. China, Indonesia and Germany came in second, third and fourth place.
