Information and insight on global Ethylene capacity by region, capacity share of the major Ethylene producers in the world, global ethylene capital expenditure by region and capacity by feedstock. Global Ethylene capacity will experience considerable growth in the next few years, increasing to 250 mmtpa soon. Around 76 planned projects are slated to come online in the next five years, driven primarily by the US, Iran and China. Among companies, Rosneft Oil Company, Royal Dutch Shell plc and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation are the top three ranked by capacity additions globally, expected to come onstream.

The Dow Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation are the top global producers of ethylene having huge capacities. China petroleum & Chemical Corporation and Sinochem Group are top two companies with planned projects in China. Sepehr Energy Co is the top company with planned projects in Iran.