A leading market research company has recently concluded that Metallocene Polyolefins (PE/PP) in USA will grow from 772 KT in 2004 to almost 2 million tons in 2009. Western European consumption of metallocene PE saw an increase from 350,000 tons in 2002 to 483,000 tons in 2004.

MLLDPE that has already reached a level of 612 KT in 2004 will strengthen its premier position by reaching a level of 1340 KT. MHDPE will also gain from 90 KT to 318 KT while MPP having the smallest volume of 70 KT in 204 will grow highest and reach a level of 261 KT. The share of MLLDPE in 2009 will reduce from 79% to almost 70% while MHDPE and MPP will gain market shares.

The summary of Metallocene PE/PP in USA is given below:

Metallocene Polyolefins in USA
2004			2009		AAGR
	KT	%	KT	%	2004-2009%
LLDPE	612	79.3	1340	69.8	17.0
HDPE	90	11.7	318	16.6	28.7
PP	70	9.1	261	13.6	30.1
Total	772	100	1919	100	20.1

(Based on a report by Freedonia)