In 2023, the Netherlands led European production of polyethylene with a 25.45% share, followed by Spain (22.69%) and Belgium (17.13%). France and Italy had shares of 12.46% and 10.52%, respectively. Smaller contributors included Slovakia, Portugal, and Bulgaria, with Greece, Sweden, and the UK having minimal shares. Year-on-year analysis reveals the Netherlands and Spain saw production growth, while Belgium and France experienced declines. Notably, Croatia and Bulgaria displayed significant increases, likely due to burgeoning industries. Over the past five years, Hungary showed a dramatic decrease, while Slovakia saw consistent stability.
Key trends to monitor include potential shifts in production leadership and the impact of technological advancements and sustainability incentives on production efficiency and capacity. Furthermore, geopolitical developments and economic policies might influence trade dynamics and production location decisions, potentially altering the current distribution of production shares.
- Netherlands: Growth of 1.61% in 2023
- Spain: Growth of 2.5% in 2023
- Belgium: Decline of 3.67% in 2023
- France: Decline of 5.75% in 2023
- Italy: Modest decline of 2.02% in 2023
- Slovakia: Slight decline of 0.67% in 2023
- Portugal: Increase of 0.91% in 2023
- Bulgaria: Significant increase of 16.17% in 2023
- Croatia: Dramatic increase of 24.64% in 2023
- Hungary: Notably decreased by 100.0% in 2023
- Flat growth observed in Greece, Sweden, UK, and Denmark
Top countries in Production of Polyethylene Having a Specific Gravity Not Exceeding 0,94 in Primary Forms Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 25.45 | 2023 | +40.25% | +1.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 22.69 | 2023 | +3.43% | +2.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 17.13 | 2023 | -10.05% | -3.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.46 | 2023 | +0.032% | -5.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 10.52 | 2023 | -0.24% | -2.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5.66 | 2023 | +3.41% | -0.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.08 | 2023 | +1.82% | +0.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.59 | 2023 | +17.89% | +16.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.16 | 2023 | +7.73% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.15 | 2023 | View data |
