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Focus on Product Types, Molding Types
and Their Applications, and Countries
Analysis and Forecast: 2020-2025
March 2021
Plastics Market – A
Global and Regional
Analysis
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Table of Content
Executive Summary ........................................................................ 39
Scope of the Study.......................................................................... 44
1 Markets.................................................................................... 46
1.1 Industry Outlook..............................................................................................47
1.1.1 Trends: Current and Future........................................................................47
Replacement of Various Materials by Plastics..................................................47
Development of New Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics...........................47
Demand for Materials That Do Not Require Paint Processing ..........................47
Impact of COVID-19 on Plastic Industry ...........................................................48
1.1.2 Supply Chain Network ................................................................................48
1.1.3 Industry Attractiveness...............................................................................49
Threat of New Entrants (Low-Moderate) ..........................................................50
Bargaining Power of Buyers (Low-Moderate)...................................................51
Bargaining Power of Suppliers (High)...............................................................52
Threat of Substitutes (Low) ..............................................................................52
Intensity of Competitive Rivalry (High)..............................................................53
1.1.4 Ecosystem/Ongoing Programs ..................................................................54
Consortiums, Associations, and Regulatory Bodies .........................................54
Government Programs.....................................................................................55
Research Programs in Plastics Market.............................................................55
1.1.5 Supply and Demand Analysis ....................................................................56
1.2 Business Dynamics.........................................................................................57
1.2.1 Business Drivers .........................................................................................57
Increasing Demand from Packaging Industry...................................................58
High Utility Across Every Industry ....................................................................58
Emergence of Renewable and Bio-Based Raw Materials.................................59
Increasing Demand for Long Fiber Polypropylene Compound..........................60
Regulatory Push in Adoption of Lightweight Materials......................................60

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1.2.2 Business Challenges ..................................................................................62
Stringent Government Regulations on Plastic Production and Recycling .........62
Instability in Feedstock Prices ..........................................................................63
Stagnant Growth of Automotive Market in Developed Countries ......................63
1.2.3 Business Strategies ....................................................................................64
Product Launches ............................................................................................65
Market Development ........................................................................................66
1.2.4 Corporate Strategies...................................................................................67
Mergers and Acquisitions, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations,
and Alliances....................................................................................................67
1.2.4.1.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Contracts ........................................................... 68
1.2.4.1.2 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures .............................................................. 69
1.2.5 Business Opportunities..............................................................................70
Increasing Applications in 3D Printing ..............................................................70
Blue-Ocean Opportunities of Growth in MEA and South America ....................70
Growing Usability in Automotive Industry .........................................................71
Importance of Lightweight Materials in the Electric Vehicle Demand Surge
.........................................................................................................................71
2 Application............................................................................... 73
2.1 Global Plastics Market - Based on Application (End Use) ...........................74
2.1.1 Packaging ....................................................................................................74
2.1.2 Building and Construction .........................................................................74
2.1.3 Electrical and Electronics...........................................................................75
2.1.4 Consumer Goods ........................................................................................75
2.1.5 Automotive...................................................................................................75
2.1.6 Others (Agriculture, Medical, Textile)........................................................76
Medical ............................................................................................................76
Agriculture........................................................................................................76
Textiles ............................................................................................................77
2.2 Plastics Market - Demand Analysis (By Application) ...................................77

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2.2.1 Global Plastics Demand (by Application), Value and Volume Data ........77
3 Products .................................................................................. 80
3.1 Global Plastics Market - Based on Resin Type and Molding Type..............81
3.1.1 Global Plastics Market (by Resin Type).....................................................82
Thermoplastics.................................................................................................82
3.1.1.1.1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)........................................................................... 82
3.1.1.1.2 Polyolefins................................................................................................................ 82
3.1.1.1.2.1 Polyethylene ..................................................................................................... 82
3.1.1.1.2.2 Polypropylene (PP)........................................................................................... 83
3.1.1.1.3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).......................................................................................... 83
3.1.1.1.4 Polystyrene (PS) ...................................................................................................... 84
3.1.1.1.5 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) ..................................................................... 84
3.1.1.1.6 Others (Polyamides, Polycarbonates, and Polyurethanes) ..................................... 84
Biopolymers .....................................................................................................84
3.1.1.2.1 Polylactic Acid (PLA)................................................................................................ 85
3.1.1.2.2 Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) ........................................................... 85
3.1.1.2.3 Others (Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)) ............... 85
Starch Blends...................................................................................................86
Recycled Resins ..............................................................................................86
3.1.1.4.1 Recycled-PET (rPET) .............................................................................................. 86
3.1.1.4.2 Recycled-PE ............................................................................................................ 87
3.1.1.4.3 Recycled-PP ............................................................................................................ 87
3.1.2 Global Plastics Market (by Molding Type).................................................87
Injection Molding ..............................................................................................87
Blow Molding....................................................................................................87
Extrusion Molding.............................................................................................88
Compression Molding.......................................................................................88
Others (Rotational Molding and Thermoforming)..............................................88
3.2 Plastics Market - Demand Analysis (By Product) .........................................89
3.2.1 Global Plastics Demand (by Product), Value and Volume Data ..............89

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3.3 Plastics Market - Demand Analysis (By Molding).........................................91
3.3.1 Global Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data..............91
4 Region ..................................................................................... 92
4.1 North America..................................................................................................96
4.1.1 Market...........................................................................................................96
Key Buyers in North America ...........................................................................96
Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in North America .........................................96
Competitive Benchmarking ..............................................................................98
Business Challenges........................................................................................98
Business Drivers ..............................................................................................98
4.1.2 Applications.................................................................................................99
North America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data..........99
4.1.3 Products.....................................................................................................100
North America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data ..................................................................................................100
North America Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data .........102
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................103
North America Supply Demand Analysis........................................................104
4.1.4 North America (by Country) .....................................................................104
U.S.................................................................................................................104
4.1.4.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 105
4.1.4.1.1.1 Key Buyers in the U.S..................................................................................... 105
4.1.4.1.1.2 Key Manufacturers in the U.S......................................................................... 105
4.1.4.1.1.3 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 106
4.1.4.1.1.4 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 106
4.1.4.1.1.5 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 106
4.1.4.1.1.6 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 106
4.1.4.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 107
4.1.4.1.2.1 U.S. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ...................... 107
4.1.4.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 108

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4.1.4.1.3.1 U.S. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 108
4.1.4.1.3.2 U.S. Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ....................... 110
4.1.4.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 111
Canada ..........................................................................................................111
4.1.4.2.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 112
4.1.4.2.1.1 Key Buyers in the Canada.............................................................................. 112
4.1.4.2.1.2 Key Manufacturers in the Canada.................................................................. 112
4.1.4.2.1.3 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 113
4.1.4.2.1.4 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 113
4.1.4.2.1.5 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 113
4.1.4.2.1.6 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 114
4.1.4.2.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 114
4.1.4.2.2.1 Canada Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ................ 114
4.1.4.2.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 115
4.1.4.2.3.1 Canada Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 115
4.1.4.2.3.2 Canada Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data.................. 118
4.1.4.2.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 119
Mexico ...........................................................................................................119
4.1.4.3.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 119
4.1.4.3.1.1 Key Buyers in the Mexico ............................................................................... 119
4.1.4.3.1.2 Key Manufacturers in the Mexico ................................................................... 120
4.1.4.3.1.3 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 121
4.1.4.3.1.4 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 121
4.1.4.3.1.5 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 121
4.1.4.3.1.6 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 121
4.1.4.3.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 122
4.1.4.3.2.1 Mexico Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data.................. 122
4.1.4.3.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 123

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4.1.4.3.3.1 Mexico Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 123
4.1.4.3.3.2 Mexico Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ................... 125
4.1.4.3.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 126
4.2 South America ...............................................................................................128
4.2.1 Market.........................................................................................................128
Key Buyers in South America.........................................................................128
Key Manufacturers in South America .............................................................128
Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................130
Business Challenges......................................................................................130
Business Drivers ............................................................................................130
4.2.2 Applications...............................................................................................131
South America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data .......131
4.2.3 Products.....................................................................................................132
South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data ..................................................................................................132
South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data.........134
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................135
South America Supply Demand Analysis .......................................................136
4.2.4 South America, Central America, and Caribbean (by Country).............136
Brazil..............................................................................................................136
4.2.4.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 136
4.2.4.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 136
4.2.4.1.1.2 Key Buyers in Brazil........................................................................................ 137
4.2.4.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers in Brazil............................................................................ 137
4.2.4.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 138
4.2.4.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 138
4.2.4.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 138
4.2.4.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 139
4.2.4.1.2.1 Brazil Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data .................... 139

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4.2.4.1.3.1 Brazil Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 140
4.2.4.1.3.2 Brazil Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ..................... 142
4.2.4.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 143
Argentina........................................................................................................143
4.2.4.2.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 144
4.2.4.2.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 144
4.2.4.2.1.2 Key Buyers in Argentina ................................................................................. 144
4.2.4.2.1.3 Key Manufacturers in Argentina ..................................................................... 144
4.2.4.2.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 145
4.2.4.2.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 145
4.2.4.2.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 145
4.2.4.2.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 146
4.2.4.2.2.1 Argentina Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data.............. 146
4.2.4.2.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 147
4.2.4.2.3.1 Argentina Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 147
4.2.4.2.3.2 Argentina Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ............... 149
4.2.4.2.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 150
Colombia........................................................................................................150
4.2.4.3.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 151
4.2.4.3.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 151
4.2.4.3.1.2 Key Buyers in Colombia ................................................................................. 151
4.2.4.3.1.3 Key Manufacturers in Colombia ..................................................................... 151
4.2.4.3.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 152
4.2.4.3.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 152
4.2.4.3.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 152
4.2.4.3.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 153
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4.2.4.3.3.1 Colombia Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 154
4.2.4.3.3.2 Colombia Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ............... 156
4.2.4.3.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 157
Peru ...............................................................................................................157
4.2.4.4.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 158
4.2.4.4.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 158
4.2.4.4.1.2 Key Buyers in Peru ......................................................................................... 158
4.2.4.4.1.3 Key Manufacturers in Peru ............................................................................. 158
4.2.4.4.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 159
4.2.4.4.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 159
4.2.4.4.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 159
4.2.4.4.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 160
4.2.4.4.2.1 Peru Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ..................... 160
4.2.4.4.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 161
4.2.4.4.3.1 Peru Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 161
4.2.4.4.3.2 Peru Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data....................... 163
4.2.4.4.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 164
Rest-of-South America...................................................................................164
4.2.4.5.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 165
4.2.4.5.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 165
4.2.4.5.1.2 Key Buyers in the Rest-of-South America...................................................... 165
4.2.4.5.1.3 Key Manufacturers in Rest-of-South America ................................................ 165
4.2.4.5.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 166
4.2.4.5.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 166
4.2.4.5.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 166
4.2.4.5.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 167

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Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 167
4.2.4.5.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 168
4.2.4.5.3.1 Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)),
Value and Volume Data ........................................................................................ 168
4.2.4.5.3.2 Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 170
4.2.4.5.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 171
4.3 Europe ............................................................................................................173
4.3.1 Market.........................................................................................................173
Key Buyers in Europe.....................................................................................173
Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Europe ..................................................173
Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................175
Business Challenges......................................................................................175
Business Drivers ............................................................................................175
4.3.2 Applications...............................................................................................176
Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data...................176
4.3.3 Products.....................................................................................................177
Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................177
Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ....................179
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................180
Europe Supply Demand Analysis ...................................................................181
4.3.4 Europe (by Country)..................................................................................181
Germany ........................................................................................................181
4.3.4.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 181
4.3.4.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 181
4.3.4.1.1.2 Key Buyers in Germany.................................................................................. 182
4.3.4.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Germany............................................... 182
4.3.4.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 183
4.3.4.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 183

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4.3.4.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 183
4.3.4.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 184
4.3.4.1.2.1 Germany Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data .............. 184
4.3.4.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 185
4.3.4.1.3.1 Germany Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 185
4.3.4.1.3.2 Germany Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data................ 187
4.3.4.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 188
France............................................................................................................188
4.3.4.2.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 189
4.3.4.2.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 189
4.3.4.2.1.2 Key Buyers in France ..................................................................................... 189
4.3.4.2.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in France .................................................. 189
4.3.4.2.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 190
4.3.4.2.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 190
4.3.4.2.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 191
4.3.4.2.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 191
4.3.4.2.2.1 France Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data.................. 191
4.3.4.2.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 192
4.3.4.2.3.1 France Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 192
4.3.4.2.3.2 France Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ................... 194
4.3.4.2.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 195
4.3.5 Belgium ......................................................................................................196
4.3.5.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 196
4.3.5.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 196
4.3.5.1.1.2 Key Buyers in Belgium.................................................................................... 196
4.3.5.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Belgium ................................................ 196
4.3.5.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 197
4.3.5.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 198

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4.3.5.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 198
4.3.5.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 198
4.3.5.1.2.1 Belgium Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ................ 198
4.3.5.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 199
4.3.5.1.3.1 Belgium Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 199
4.3.5.1.3.2 Belgium Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data.................. 202
4.3.5.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 203
Italy ................................................................................................................203
4.3.5.2.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 203
4.3.5.2.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 203
4.3.5.2.1.2 Key Buyers in Italy .......................................................................................... 203
4.3.5.2.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Italy....................................................... 204
4.3.5.2.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 205
4.3.5.2.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 205
4.3.5.2.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 205
4.3.5.2.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 206
4.3.5.2.2.1 Italy Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data....................... 206
4.3.5.2.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 207
4.3.5.2.3.1 Italy Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 207
4.3.5.2.3.2 Italy Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data........................ 209
4.3.5.2.3.3 Pricing Analysis .............................................................................................. 210
Rest-of-Europe...............................................................................................210
4.3.5.3.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 211
4.3.5.3.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 211
4.3.5.3.1.2 Key Buyers in Rest-of-Europe ........................................................................ 211
4.3.5.3.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Rest-of-Europe..................................... 211
4.3.5.3.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 212
4.3.5.3.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 212

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4.3.5.3.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 212
4.3.5.3.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 213
4.3.5.3.2.1 Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 213
4.3.5.3.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 214
4.3.5.3.3.1 Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value
and Volume Data................................................................................................... 214
4.3.5.3.3.2 Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 216
4.3.5.3.3.3 P ricing Analysis (Plastics).............................................................................. 217
4.4 U.K. .................................................................................................................219
4.4.1 Market.........................................................................................................219
Buyer Attributes..............................................................................................219
Key Buyers in the U.K. ...................................................................................219
Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in the U.K. .................................................220
Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................220
Business Challenges......................................................................................221
Business Drivers ............................................................................................221
4.4.2 Applications...............................................................................................221
U.K. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data .......................221
4.4.3 Products.....................................................................................................222
U.K. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................222
U.K. Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data.........................225
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................226
U.K. Supply Demand Analysis........................................................................226
4.5 Middle East and Africa ..................................................................................228
4.5.1 Market.........................................................................................................228
Buyer Attributes..............................................................................................228
Key Buyers in the Middle East and Africa.......................................................228
Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in the Middle East and Africa.....................229

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Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................229
Business Challenges......................................................................................229
Business Drivers ............................................................................................230
4.5.2 Applications...............................................................................................230
Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................230
4.5.3 Products.....................................................................................................231
Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)),
Value and Volume Data .................................................................................231
Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................233
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................234
Middle East and Africa Supply Demand Analysis ...........................................235
4.6 China...............................................................................................................237
4.6.1 Market.........................................................................................................237
Buyer Attributes..............................................................................................237
Key Buyers in China.......................................................................................237
Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in China.....................................................238
Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................238
Business Challenges......................................................................................239
Business Drivers ............................................................................................239
4.6.2 Applications...............................................................................................239
China Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data.....................239
4.6.3 Products.....................................................................................................240
China Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................240
China Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data ......................243
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................244
China Supply Demand Analysis .....................................................................244
4.7 Asia-Pacific and Japan..................................................................................246
4.7.1 Market.........................................................................................................246

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Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Asia-Pacific and Japan..........................247
Competitive Benchmarking ............................................................................248
Business Challenges......................................................................................248
Business Drivers ............................................................................................248
4.7.2 Applications...............................................................................................249
Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................249
4.7.3 Products.....................................................................................................250
Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)),
Value and Volume Data .................................................................................250
Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume
Data ...............................................................................................................252
Pricing Analysis (Plastics) ..............................................................................253
Asia Pacific and Japan Supply Demand Analysis...........................................254
4.7.4 Asia-Pacific and Japan (by Country) .......................................................254
Japan.............................................................................................................254
4.7.4.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 254
4.7.4.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 254
4.7.4.1.1.2 Key Buyers in Japan....................................................................................... 255
4.7.4.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Japan.................................................... 255
4.7.4.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 256
4.7.4.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 256
4.7.4.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 256
4.7.4.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 257
4.7.4.1.2.1 Japan Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ................... 257
4.7.4.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 258
4.7.4.1.3.1 Japan Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 258
4.7.4.1.3.2 Japan Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data..................... 260
4.7.4.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 261

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4.7.5 India............................................................................................................262
4.7.5.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 262
4.7.5.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 262
4.7.5.1.1.2 Key Buyers in India......................................................................................... 262
4.7.5.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in India...................................................... 263
4.7.5.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 264
4.7.5.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 264
4.7.5.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 264
4.7.5.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 265
4.7.5.1.2.1 India Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ..................... 265
4.7.5.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 266
4.7.5.1.3.1 India Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and Volume
Data....................................................................................................................... 266
4.7.5.1.3.2 India Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data....................... 268
4.7.5.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 269
4.7.6 South Korea ...............................................................................................270
4.7.6.1.1 Markets .................................................................................................................. 270
4.7.6.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 270
4.7.6.1.1.2 Key Buyers in South Korea ............................................................................ 270
4.7.6.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in South Korea ......................................... 270
4.7.6.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 271
4.7.6.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 272
4.7.6.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 272
4.7.6.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 272
4.7.6.1.2.1 South Korea Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value and Volume Data ......... 272
4.7.6.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 273
4.7.6.1.3.1 South Korea Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 273
4.7.6.1.3.2 South Korea Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and Volume Data .......... 276
4.7.6.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 277

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4.7.7 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific...................................................................................277
4.7.7.1.1 Market .................................................................................................................... 277
4.7.7.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes .............................................................................................. 277
4.7.7.1.1.2 Key Buyers in Rest-of-Asia-Pacific................................................................. 277
4.7.7.1.1.3 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Rest-of-Asia-Pacific.............................. 278
4.7.7.1.1.4 Competitive Benchmarking............................................................................. 279
4.7.7.1.1.5 Business Challenges ...................................................................................... 279
4.7.7.1.1.6 Business Drivers............................................................................................. 279
4.7.7.1.2 Applications............................................................................................................ 280
4.7.7.1.2.1 Rest of Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by End-Use), Value
and Volume Data................................................................................................... 280
4.7.7.1.3 Products ................................................................................................................. 281
4.7.7.1.3.1 Rest of Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by Product (by
Application)), Value and Volume Data .................................................................. 281
4.7.7.1.3.2 Rest of Asia Pacific and Japan Plastics Demand (by Molding), Value and
Volume Data.......................................................................................................... 283
4.7.7.1.3.3 Pricing Analysis (Plastics)............................................................................... 284
5 Markets - Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles....... 285
5.1 Competitive Benchmarking ..........................................................................286
5.2 Company Profiles ..........................................................................................287
5.2.1 The Dow Chemical Company ...................................................................287
Company Overview........................................................................................287
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................287
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................288
Business Strategies .......................................................................................288
5.2.1.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 288
5.2.1.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 289
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................289
5.2.1.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 289
Competitive Position ......................................................................................289

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5.2.1.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 289
5.2.1.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in the Plastics Market............................................. 290
5.2.2 BASF SE.....................................................................................................291
Company Overview........................................................................................291
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................291
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................292
Business Strategies .......................................................................................292
5.2.2.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 292
5.2.2.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 293
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................293
5.2.2.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 293
5.2.2.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 293
Competitive Position ......................................................................................294
5.2.2.6.1 Strengths of the Company in the Plastics Market.................................................. 294
5.2.2.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 294
5.2.3 Arkema S.A. ...............................................................................................295
Company Overview........................................................................................295
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................295
Business Strategies .......................................................................................295
5.2.3.3.1 Product Development ............................................................................................ 295
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................296
5.2.3.4.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Alliances .................................. 296
Competitive Position ......................................................................................296
5.2.3.5.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 296
5.2.3.5.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 296
5.2.4 LyondellBasell Industries N.V. .................................................................297
Company Overview........................................................................................297
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................297
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................298
Business Strategies .......................................................................................298

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5.2.4.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 298
5.2.4.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 299
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................299
5.2.4.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 299
5.2.4.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 299
Competitive Position ......................................................................................299
5.2.4.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 300
5.2.4.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 300
5.2.5 INEOS .........................................................................................................301
Company Overview........................................................................................301
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................301
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................302
Business Strategies .......................................................................................303
5.2.5.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 303
5.2.5.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 303
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................303
5.2.5.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 303
5.2.5.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 304
Competitive Position ......................................................................................304
5.2.5.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 304
5.2.5.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 304
5.2.6 Lanxess AG................................................................................................305
Company Overview........................................................................................305
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................305
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................306
Business Strategies .......................................................................................306
5.2.6.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 306
Competitive Position ......................................................................................307
5.2.6.5.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 307
5.2.6.5.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 307

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5.2.7 MBA Polymers Inc.....................................................................................308
Company Overview........................................................................................308
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................308
Business Strategies .......................................................................................308
5.2.7.3.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 308
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................309
5.2.7.4.1 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 309
Competitive Position ......................................................................................309
5.2.7.5.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 309
5.2.7.5.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 309
5.2.8 Koninklijke DSM N.V. ................................................................................310
Company Overview........................................................................................310
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................310
R&D Analysis .................................................................................................311
Business Strategies .......................................................................................311
5.2.8.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 311
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................312
5.2.8.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 312
5.2.8.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 312
Competitive Position ......................................................................................312
5.2.8.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 313
5.2.8.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 313
5.2.9 Novamont S.p.A.........................................................................................314
Company Overview........................................................................................314
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................314
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................314
Business Strategies .......................................................................................315
5.2.9.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 315
5.2.9.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 315
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................315

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5.2.9.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 315
Competitive Position ......................................................................................316
5.2.9.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 316
5.2.9.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 316
5.2.10 Evonik Industries AG ................................................................................317
Company Overview........................................................................................317
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................317
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................318
Competitive Position ......................................................................................318
5.2.10.4.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 319
5.2.10.4.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 319
5.2.11 Neste Oyj....................................................................................................320
Company Overview........................................................................................320
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................320
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................321
Business Strategies .......................................................................................321
Market Developments ....................................................................................321
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................322
5.2.11.6.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 322
5.2.11.6.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 322
Competitive Position ......................................................................................323
5.2.11.7.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 323
5.2.11.7.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 323
5.2.12 Royal Dutch Shell......................................................................................324
Company Overview........................................................................................324
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................324
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................325
Business Strategies .......................................................................................325
5.2.12.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 325
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................326

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5.2.12.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 326
Competitive Position ......................................................................................326
5.2.12.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 326
5.2.12.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 326
5.2.13 Formosa Plastics.......................................................................................327
Company Overview........................................................................................327
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................327
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................328
Business Strategies .......................................................................................328
5.2.13.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 328
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................329
5.2.13.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 329
Competitive Position ......................................................................................329
5.2.13.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 329
5.2.13.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 329
5.2.14 LG Chem Ltd..............................................................................................330
Company Overview........................................................................................330
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................330
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................331
Business Strategies .......................................................................................331
5.2.14.4.1 Product Development ............................................................................................ 331
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................332
5.2.14.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 332
Competitive Position ......................................................................................332
5.2.14.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 332
5.2.14.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Plastics Market................................................... 332
5.2.15 SABIC .........................................................................................................333
Company Overview........................................................................................333
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................333
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Business Strategies .......................................................................................335
5.2.15.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 335
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................335
5.2.15.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 335
5.2.15.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 335
Competitive Position ......................................................................................336
5.2.15.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 336
5.2.15.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Global PlasticsMarket ........................................ 336
5.2.16 ENI S.p.A. (Versalis) ..................................................................................337
Company Overview........................................................................................337
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................337
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................338
Business Strategies .......................................................................................338
5.2.16.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 338
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................339
5.2.16.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances ................................. 339
5.2.16.5.2 Mergers and Acquisitions....................................................................................... 339
Competitive Position ......................................................................................339
5.2.16.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Global Plastics Market ............................................ 339
5.2.16.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Global Plastics Market ....................................... 339
5.2.17 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC .............................................340
Company Overview........................................................................................340
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................340
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................341
Business Strategies .......................................................................................341
5.2.17.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 341
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................342
5.2.17.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Alliances .................................. 342
5.2.17.5.2 Merger and Acquisition .......................................................................................... 342
Competitive Position ......................................................................................342

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5.2.17.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 342
5.2.17.6.2 Weaknesses of the Company in Global Plastics Market ....................................... 342
5.2.18 ExxonMobil Corporation...........................................................................343
Company Overview........................................................................................343
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................343
R&D Analysis .................................................................................................344
Business Strategies .......................................................................................344
5.2.18.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 344
5.2.18.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 345
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................345
5.2.18.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 345
Competitive Position ......................................................................................345
5.2.18.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Global Plastics Market ............................................ 345
5.2.18.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Global Plastics Market........................................... 345
5.2.19 Borealis AG................................................................................................346
Company Overview........................................................................................346
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................346
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................347
Business Strategies .......................................................................................347
5.2.19.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 347
5.2.19.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 348
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................348
5.2.19.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 348
5.2.19.5.2 Merger and Acquisition .......................................................................................... 348
Competitive Position ......................................................................................349
5.2.19.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 349
5.2.19.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 349
5.2.20 Total SE......................................................................................................350
Company Overview........................................................................................350
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................350

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Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................351
Business Strategies .......................................................................................351
5.2.20.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 351
5.2.20.4.2 Product Development ............................................................................................ 352
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................352
5.2.20.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 352
Competitive Position ......................................................................................352
5.2.20.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 352
5.2.20.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 352
5.2.21 Sinopec ......................................................................................................353
Company Overview........................................................................................353
Product Portfolio.............................................................................................353
Production Sites and R&D Analysis................................................................354
Business Strategies .......................................................................................354
5.2.21.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 354
Corporate Strategies ......................................................................................355
5.2.21.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances...................................... 355
Competitive Position ......................................................................................355
5.2.21.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market........................................................ 355
5.2.21.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ...................................................... 355
5.2.22Braskem S.A...............................................................................................355
Company Overview ......................................................................................355
Product Portfolio ..........................................................................................356
Production Sites and R&D Analysis.............................................................356
Business Strategies .....................................................................................357
5.2.22.4.1 Market Developments ............................................................................................ 357
5.2.22.4.2 Product Development .......................................................................................... 357
Corporate Strategies ...................................................................................357
5.2.22.5.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations & Alliances ............................... 357
Competitive Position ....................................................................................358

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5.2.22.6.1 Strengths of the Company in Plastics Market.................................................... 358
5.2.22.6.2 Weakness of the Company in Plastics Market ................................................... 358
5.2.23Other Key Players......................................................................................359
6 Research Methodology........................................................... 363
6.1 Data Sources..................................................................................................363
6.1.1 Primary Data Sources ...............................................................................363
6.1.2 Secondary Data Sources ..........................................................................363
6.2 Data Triangulation .........................................................................................364
6.3 Market Estimation and Forecast...................................................................365
6.3.1 Factors for Data Prediction and Modeling ..............................................365

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List of Figures
Global Plastics Market Overview, $Billion, 2019-2025
Global Plastics Market (by Product), $Billion, 2019 and 2025
Global Plastics Market (by Molding), $Billion and Million Tons, 2019-2025
Global Plastics Market Supply Chain
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Supply and Demand Analysis
Business Dynamics for the Global Plastics Market
Major Uses of Plastics by End-User Industry
Key Business Strategies (2017-2020)
Product Launches (by Company), 2017-2020
Business Expansions (2017-2020)
Other Key Activities (by Company), 2017-2020
Mergers and Acquisitions, Partnerships, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures (by Company),
2017-2020
Key Partnerships, Collaborations, and Contract (by Company), 2017-2020
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures (by Company), 2017-2020
Plastic Use in Automotive Sector, 2020
Global Plastics Market (by Product Type)
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
North America Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
South America Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Bnchmarking

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Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Europe Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product), US$/Kg
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
U.K. Supply Demand Analysis
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Middle East and Africa Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
China Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product Type), US$/Kg
Asia Pacific and Japan Supply Demand Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking

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Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking
Pricing Analysis (by Product), US$/Kg
Competitive Benchmarking-Company Profiles
The Dow Chemical Company - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
BASF SE - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
INEOS - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Lanxess AG - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Koninklijke DSM N.V. - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Evonik Industries AG - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Neste Oyj - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Royal Dutch Shell - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Formosa Plastics - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
LG Chem Ltd. - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
SABIC - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
ENI S.p.A. (Versalis) - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
ExxonMobil Corporation - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Borealis AG - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Total SE - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Sinopec - R&D Expenditure, 2017-2019
Data Triangulation
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Assumptions and Limitations

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List of Tables
Table 1: Global Plastics Market Overview, $Billion, 2019 and 2025
Table 2: Key Factors Determining Threat from New Entrants in Plastics Market
Table 3: Key Factors Determining Bargaining Power of Buyers in the Plastics Market
Table 4: Key Factors Determining Bargaining Power of Suppliers in the Plastics Market
Table 5: Key Factors Determining Threat of Substitutes in the Plastics Market
Table 6: Key Factors Determining Intensity of Competitive Rivalry in the Plastics Market
Table 7: List of Research Programs in the Plastic Market
Table 8: Impact of Business Drivers
Table 9: Impact of Business Challenges
Table 10: Country-Wise Plastic Related Laws and Regulations (2017-2020)
Table 11: Impact of Business Opportunities
Table 12: Global Plastics Demand (by Application), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 13: Global Plastics Demand (by Application), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 14: Global Plastics Demand (by Product), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 15: Global Plastics Demand (by Product), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 16: Global Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 17: Global Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 18: Global Plastics Demand (by Region), Million Tons, 2019-2025
Table 19: Global Plastics Demand (by Region), $Billion, 2019-2025
Table 20: North America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 21: North America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 22: North America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 23: North America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 24: North America Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 25: North America Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 26: U.S. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 27: U.S. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 28: U.S. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 29: U.S. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 30: U.S. Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 31: U.S. Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025

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Table 32: Canada Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 33: Canada Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 34: Canada Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 35: Canada Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 36: Canada Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 37: Canada Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 38: Mexico Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 39: Mexico Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 40: Mexico Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 41: Mexico Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 42: Mexico Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 43: Mexico Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 44: South America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 45: South America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 46: South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 47: South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 48: South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 49: South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 50: Brazil Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 51: Brazil Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 52: Brazil Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 53: Brazil Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 54: Brazil Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 55: Brazil Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 56: Argentina Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 57: Argentina Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 58: Argentina Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 59: Argentina Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 60: Argentina Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 61: Argentina Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 62: Colombia Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 63: Colombia Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 64: Colombia Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025

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Table 65: Colombia Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 66: Colombia Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 67: Colombia Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 68: Peru Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 69: Peru Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 70: Peru Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 71: Peru Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 72: Peru Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 73: Peru Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 74: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 75: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 76: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 77: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 78: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 79: Rest of South America Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 80: Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 81: Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 82: Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 83: Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 84: Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 85: Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 86: Germany Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 87: Germany Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 88: Germany Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 89: Germany Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 90: Germany Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 91: Germany Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 92: France Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 93: France Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 94: France Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 95: France Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 96: France Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 97: France Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025

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Table 98: Belgium Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 99: Belgium Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 100: Belgium Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 101: Belgium Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 102: Belgium Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 103: Belgium Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 104: Italy Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 105: Italy Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 106: Italy Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 107: Italy Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 108: Italy Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 109: Italy Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 110: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 111: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 112: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 113: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 114: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 115: Rest of the Europe Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 116: U.K. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 117: U.K. Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 118: U.K. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 119: U.K. Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 120: U.K. Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 121: U.K. Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 122: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 123: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 124: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 125: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 126: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Molding), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 127: Middle East and Africa Plastics Demand (by Molding), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 128: China Plastics Demand (by End-Use), $Million, 2019-2025
Table 129: China Plastics Demand (by End-Use), 000’ Tons, 2019-2025
Table 130: China Plastics Demand (by Product (by Application)), $Million, 2019-2025