Polymers Market Size, Share, and Trends 2025 to 2034

The global polymers market is projected to reach USD 835.36 billion in 2025 and approximately USD 1341.04 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.40% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by rising demand from automotive, packaging, construction, and electronics industries, as well as the increasing adoption of bio-based and recyclable polymers to promote sustainability.

Last Updated : September 2025  |  Report Code : 2271  |  Category : Chemical and Material  |  Format : PDF / PPT / Excel

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Polymers Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Polymers Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Polymers Market, By Product Type

8.1. Polymers Market, by Product Type,

8.1.1. Thermoplastics

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Thermosets

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Elastomers

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Polymers Market, By Material

9.1. Polymers Market, by Material,

9.1.1. Polyethylene

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Polypropylene

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Polyvinyl Chloride

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.4. Polyethylene Terephthalate

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.5. Polystyrene

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.6. Polyurethane

9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Polymers Market, By Application 

10.1. Polymers Market, by Application,

10.1.1. Packaging (Rigid and Flexible)

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Building and Construction (Roofing, Windows, Flooring, and Others)

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.3. Automotive (Engine, Tires, Body Panel, and Others)

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.4. Electrical and Electronics

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.5. Agriculture

10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.6. Medical/Healthcare

10.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.7. Others

10.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Polymers Market, By Process 

11.1. Polymers Market, by Process,

11.1.1. Injection Molding

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.2. Extrusion

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.3. Others

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Polymers Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

12.1. North America

12.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.1.5. U.S.

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.1.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.1.6. Rest of North America

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.2. Europe

12.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.2.5. UK

12.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.2.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.2.6. Germany

12.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.2.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.2.7. France

12.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.2.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.2.8. Rest of Europe

12.2.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.2.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.2.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.2.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.3. APAC

12.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.3.5. India

12.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.3.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.3.6. China

12.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.3.7. Japan

12.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.3.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.3.8. Rest of APAC

12.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.4. MEA

12.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.4.5. GCC

12.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.4.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.4.6. North Africa

12.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.4.7. South Africa

12.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.4.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.4.8. Rest of MEA

12.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.5. Latin America

12.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.5.5. Brazil

12.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.5.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

12.5.6. Rest of LATAM

12.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product Type

12.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Material

12.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

12.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Process

Chapter 13. Company Profiles

13.1. Dow Inc.

13.1.1. Company Overview

13.1.2. Product Offerings

13.1.3. Financial Performance

13.1.4. Recent Initiatives

13.2. Evonik Industries AG

13.2.1. Company Overview

13.2.2. Product Offerings

13.2.3. Financial Performance

13.2.4. Recent Initiatives

13.3. Eastman Chemical Company

13.3.1. Company Overview

13.3.2. Product Offerings

13.3.3. Financial Performance

13.3.4. Recent Initiatives

13.4. Covestro AG

13.4.1. Company Overview

13.4.2. Product Offerings

13.4.3. Financial Performance

13.4.4. Recent Initiatives

13.5. Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

13.5.1. Company Overview

13.5.2. Product Offerings

13.5.3. Financial Performance

13.5.4. Recent Initiatives

13.6. Exxon Mobil Corporation

13.6.1. Company Overview

13.6.2. Product Offerings

13.6.3. Financial Performance

13.6.4. Recent Initiatives

13.7. Royal DSM

13.7.1. Company Overview

13.7.2. Product Offerings

13.7.3. Financial Performance

13.7.4. Recent Initiatives

13.8. BASF SE

13.8.1. Company Overview

13.8.2. Product Offerings

13.8.3. Financial Performance

13.8.4. Recent Initiatives

13.9. Clariant International Limited

13.9.1. Company Overview

13.9.2. Product Offerings

13.9.3. Financial Performance

13.9.4. Recent Initiatives

13.10. Huntsman Corporation

13.10.1. Company Overview

13.10.2. Product Offerings

13.10.3. Financial Performance

13.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14. Research Methodology

14.1. Primary Research

14.2. Secondary Research

14.3. Assumptions

Chapter 15. Appendix

15.1. About Us

15.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global polymers market size was accounted at USD 792.57 billion in 2024 and it is expected to reach around USD 1341.04 billion by 2034.

The global polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.40% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players operating in the polymers market are Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Eastman Chemical Company, Covestro AG, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal DSM, BASF SE, Clariant International Limited, Huntsman Corporation

Increasing demand for eco-friendly products and rising demand for bio-based polymers, these are driving the growth of the polymers market.

Asia Pacific region will lead the global polymers market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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