The India polypropylene copolymer market size reached USD 1.98 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.87 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18% during 2025-2033. The rising demand from automotive, packaging, and consumer goods industries are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market. Lightweight, durable properties make it ideal for vehicle parts and flexible packaging. Urbanization, infrastructure projects, and increasing plastic usage in daily applications also fuel market expansion.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1.98 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2.87 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.18% |
Import Regulations Drive Shift in Copolymer Sourcing
India’s enforcement of BIS quality standards on imported polypropylene is prompting a shift in the supply chain for copolymer materials. The regulation aims to eliminate substandard imports, encouraging higher quality benchmarks across the sector. This change is likely to reduce reliance on non-compliant foreign suppliers and strengthen the position of domestic producers. As industries demand reliable input materials, the focus on certified quality is set to reshape sourcing strategies. Sectors like automotive, consumer goods, and packaging could see increased preference for local, compliant polypropylene copolymers. The move also supports broader industrial goals of improving consistency, safety, and performance in end-use applications, encouraging further investment in local manufacturing and quality assurance across the polymer industry. For example, in February 2024, India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality controls on polypropylene (PP) imports, effective August 25, 2024. This measure aims to ensure imported PP meets specified quality standards, potentially impacting the polypropylene copolymer market by regulating the quality of imported materials.
New Capacities Strengthen Copolymer Supply Chain
The start of operations at a large polypropylene manufacturing facility in Gujarat signals a boost to India’s polymer production landscape. With the capability to produce homopolymer, random, and impact copolymer grades, the facility addresses increasing demand for high-performance materials in sectors such as hygiene, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. The addition of new domestic capacity reduces import dependency and supports supply chain stability, especially for specialized copolymer variants. By supplying both local and export markets, the plant also enhances India’s footprint in global polypropylene trade. As consumption of advanced plastic materials rises across industries, the availability of locally produced, high-quality copolymers is set to improve lead times, cost efficiency, and product customization for manufacturers operating across diverse end-use segments. For instance, in November 2024, Nayara Energy commenced operations at its new 450 kilotons per annum polypropylene plant in Vadinar, Gujarat, utilizing advanced process technology. The facility produces homopolymer, random copolymer, and impact copolymer polypropylene resins, catering to both domestic and international markets. This development aims to capture approximately 8% of India's polypropylene market, enhancing the country's energy security and meeting growing demand in sectors like pharmaceuticals and hygiene.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on process and end use.
Process Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the process. This includes injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, compression molding, rotational molding, and others.
End Use Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes packaging, automotive, building and construction, medical, electrical and electronics, agriculture, consumer goods, textile, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Processes Covered | Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Extrusion, Compression Molding, Rotational Molding, Others |
End Uses Covered | Packaging, Automotive, Building, Construction, Medical, Electrical, Electronics, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Textile, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |