Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2014 -- Polyethylene, also known as polythene, is the most commonly used plastic. It is chemically synthesized from ethylene. Polyethylene is used in various products, such as packaging products, pond liners, pipes, molds, wires, cables, general purpose tubes, drums, carrier bags, and household goods as it can be easily remolded. There are three major types of polyethylene: high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE).

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Polyethylene market to grow at a CAGR of 3.71 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Polyethylene market for the period 2014-2018. In terms of type, the Global Polyethylene market can be segmented into three: HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE.

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TechNavio's report, the Global Polyethylene Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the Global Polyethylene market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions:

- Americas
- APAC
- EMEA

Key Vendors:

- Dow Chemicals
- Exxon Mobil Chemical
- LyondellBasell
- Saudi Basic Industries
- Sinopec

Other Prominent Vendors:

- BASF
- Borealis
- Braskem
- Chevron Phillips Chemical
- DuPont de Nemours
- Eastman Chemical
- Equistar Chemicals
- Formosa Plastics
- Global Polymer Industries
- Haldia Petrochemicals
- Huntsman
- INEOS
- LG Chem
- Lone Star Chemical
- Mitusi Chemicals
- Nova Chemical
- NPC
- Pemex Petroquimica
- Petkim
- Reliance Industries
- Repsol
- Sasol
- Shanghai Secco Petrochemical
- Tosoh
- Total Petrochemicals
- Westlake Polymers

Market Driver:

- Increased Consumption of Packaging Material
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Market Challenge:

- Volatility in Raw Material
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Market Trend:

- Increased Usage of Swing Technology
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Key Questions Answered in this Report:

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Dow Chemicals, Exxon Mobil Chemical, LyondellBasell, Saudi Basic Industries, Sinopec, BASF, Borealis, Braskem, Chevron Phillips Chemical, DuPont de Nemours, Eastman Chemical, Equistar Chemicals, Formosa Plastics, Global Polymer Industries, Haldia Petrochemicals, Huntsman, INEOS, LG Chem, Lone Star Chemical, Mitusi Chemicals, Nova Chemical, NPC, Pemex Petroquimica, Petkim, Reliance Industries, Repsol, Sasol, Shanghai Secco Petrochemical, Tosoh, TotalPetrochemicals, Westlake Polymers

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