The polypropylene plastic material and resins market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the polypropylene-plastic material and resins market has experienced swift expansion. Projected growth indicates an increase from $154.08 billion in 2024 to $169.66 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.
The substantial growth observed in the past can be credited to the packaging industry, the automotive sector, consumer goods, as well as the construction and building materials sphere.
The polypropylene plastic material and resins market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size of polypropylene-plastic material and resins is projected to witness robust growth. The market value is anticipated to increase to $241.55 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.
Several factors will contribute to the growth in the forecast period including the adoption of sustainable and recyclable materials, the evolution of renewable energy and electric vehicles, innovation in packaging, and the development of advanced healthcare devices. Bio-based polypropylene, advanced additive manufacturing, high-performance formulations, and smart materials will be the significant trends during the forecast timeframe.
The polypropylene market has expanded due to the escalating demand for thermoplastic materials. These materials are characterized by unique chemical properties that enable their recycling and remolding without altering their physical characteristics. This makes them highly valuable in a plethora of applications such as apparel, packaging, food, and beverages. They're also employed for tough applications in aerospace, military, and healthcare sectors. Based on the data from the American Freedonia Group, the worldwide Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) market exceeded $24 billion with market demand hitting 6.7 million tons and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.2% going forward. The surge in the demand for thermoplastic materials has in turn fueled the demand for the polypropylene market, thus propelling its growth.
The polypropylene-plastic material and resins market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Homopolymer, Copolymer
3) By Application: Fiber, Film and Sheet, Raffia, Other Applications
2) By End User Industry: Packaging, Automotive, Consumer Products, Electrical and Electronics, Other End-user Industry
Subsegments:
1) By Homopolymer: Isotactic Polypropylene, Atactic Polypropylene
2) By Copolymer: Block Copolymer, Random Copolymer
The usage of eco-friendly polypropylene compounds is experiencing a surge driven by stringent governmental recycling and environmental preservation laws. The unique characteristics of these compounds make them preferred substitutes within the automotive sector. For instance, Grand Siam Composites, the joint enterprise of SCG Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., and Prime Polymer, has pioneered new technological innovations aimed at producing high-grade, environmentally friendly products. Thanks to these advancements, GSC's polypropylene compounds are being harnessed to manufacture premium auto parts such as consoles, instrument panels, bumpers, door panels, and a range of accessories.
Major companies operating in the polypropylene-plastic material and resins market include:
• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
• SABIC innovations Plastics US LLC
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company
• Braskem
• PetroChina Company Limited
• Reliance Industries Limited
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• Borealis AG
• Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc.
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• INEOS AG
• TotalEnergies SE
• Sumitomo Chemical co. Ltd.
• Dynachem & Co. Ltd.
• HMC Polymers Co. Ltd.
• Scott Bader Company Limited
• Dow Chemical Company
• BASF SE
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Lotte Chemical Corporation
• Covestro AG
• Huntsman International LLC
• Westlake Corporation
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Formosa Plastics Corporation USA
• INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA LLC
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
• Trinseo LLC
• Pinnacle Polymers LLC
• Flint Hills Resources LLC
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polypropylene market in 2023. North America was the second-largest region in the global polypropylene market. The regions covered in the polypropylene-plastic material and resins market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.