Key Market Indicators
Portugal's ethylene exports are expected to drop slightly by the end of 2026, falling to 75.2 million kilograms, down 0.5% compared to 2021. This marks a decrease of 8.4% since 1993. In 2021, Brazil was the biggest exporter of ethylene with 76.4 million kilograms, followed by South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Portugal's ethylene imports, on the other hand, are predicted to increase to 58.2 million kilograms by the end of 2026, rising 4.4% from 2021. Since 1993, demand has grown 77.6%. In 2021, Romania was the largest importer of ethylene with 44.1 million kilograms, followed by China, Indonesia, and Germany.
