Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Linear Alpha Olefins Market Size

The global linear alpha olefins market reached a value of about USD 10.53 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of approximately USD 15.78 billion by 2032.

Linear Alpha Olefin Market

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On the basis of end-use, the global linear alpha olefin market has been segmented as LLPDE, detergents alcohols, HDPE, lubricants, LDPE, and others. LLDPE currently represent the biggest end use industry in the market. The global linear alpha olefins market is dominated by the North America region. The region is both the largest producer and consumer of linear alpha-olefins globally. 

The main uses of linear alpha olefins are as co-monomers in polyethylene production, in the manufacture of poly alpha olefins (used in synthetic lubricants) and in the production of oxo alcohols (used largely in detergents and plasticizers). A recent application of C14 is as an on-land drilling fluid base stock as it is biodegradable and has a significant environmental advantage over other drilling fluids. 

Properties and Applications

Linear alpha olefins, also known as normal alpha olefins, are alkenes with a terminal double bond between the first and the second carbon atom and a chemical formula CXH2X. In 1960s, they were produced by the thermal cracking of waxy paraffin found in crude oils. Nowadays, they are produced on an industrial level by a process of oligomerization of ethylene.

Linear Alpha Olefin Market By Segments

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Based on type, the industry is divided into:

  • Butene  
  • Hexene 
  • Octene
  • Decene
  • Dodecene
  • Tetradecene 
  • Hexadecene 
  • Octadecene 
  • Eicosene 
  • Others 

Based on end-uses, the industry is segmented into:

  • LLDPE  
  • Detergent Alcohols
  • HDPE    
  • Lubricants  
  • LDPE  
  • Others

The regional markets for the product include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Linear Alpha Olefin Market By Region

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Linear Alpha Olefins Market Analysis

Linear alpha olefins are versatile organic compounds. They are used in a number of industries such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, chemical, coatings and paper, automotive and consumer goods. They are used in the manufacture of polymers like polyethylene and polyalphaolefin, synthetic lubricants, detergents alcohols, plasticizer alcohol, etc. 

The majority of the total global consumption of linear alpha olefins is in the polyethylene industry as co-monomers in the production of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Thus, fast-growing polyethylene industry has significantly increased the global demand for linear alpha olefins in the past several years. Moreover, changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, increasing focus on bio-based alpha olefins along with a strong demand from emerging markets are other factors that have facilitated the market growth. 

This report provides an exhaustive insight into the manufacturing of linear alpha olefins. Factors such as chemical reactions involved, process flow, raw material requirements, mass balance and various manufacturing steps have been thoroughly discussed in the report. The report also provides a comprehensive market evaluation of the major feedstocks required for manufacturing linear alpha olefin viz. ethylene. For feedstock, the report provides price trends, market breakup by end-use, market breakup by region and its key manufacturers.

Competitive Landscape of Linear Alpha Olefins Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global linear alpha olefins market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

  • Shell International B.V.
  • Ineos AG
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Others

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.

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Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Butene
  • Hexene
  • Octene
  • Decene
  • Dodecene
  • Tetradecene
  • Hexadecene
  • Octadecene
  • Eicosene
  • Others
Breakup by End Use
  • LLDPE
  • Detergent Alcohols
  • HDPE
  • Lubricants
  • LDPE
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Shell International B.V.
  • Ineos AG
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Others
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In 2023, the global linear alpha olefins market attained a value of nearly USD 10.53 billion.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to grow in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach about USD 15.78 by 2032.

The major drivers of the market include the thriving polyethylene sector, rising environmental concern, rising demand from the developing regions, utilisation in diverse applications ranging from waxes and plastic packaging to the high-performing engine and industrial oils, and growing research and development activities.

The key trends guiding the growth of the market include the growing demand for C14 as an on-land drilling fluid base stock owing to its biodegradable nature and rapid technological advancements.

The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with North America accounting for the largest market share.

Butene, hexene, octene, decene, dodecene, tetradecene, hexadecene, octadecene, and eicosene are the major linear alpha olefins types in the market.

The end-use segment of the market is led by LLDPE.

The major players in the market are Shell International B.V., Ineos AG, and Exxon Mobil Corporation, among others.

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