Global LLDPE production at 29Mn tonnes in 2015

In 2012, the world annual production capacity of polyethylene linear low density (LLDPE) reached more than 34.5 million tonnes. APAC and North America dominated the market in this respect, accounting for around 57% of the world capacity, according to a study by Merchant Research & Consulting which was recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. From 2008 to 2012, the global LLDPE production followed an upward trend; and in 2012, it recorded a 6.5% annual increase to reach almost 25.9 million tons. The US, Saudi Arabia, China, Brazil and Canada are the top five LLDPE manufacturers in the world. Construction and packaging industries are the major LLDPE end-use sectors. Asia accounted for approximately 44% of the global LLDPE consumption. The report also states that world LLDPE market is predicted to witness stable growth in the years ahead, owing to LLDPE capacity additions planned worldwide along with the constantly rising demand for the product. In 2015, in volume terms, the global LLDPE production will likely climb to 29 million tons.