India is set to significantly expand its polyolefins production capacity to address rapidly increasing domestic demand, reduce heavy import dependence and achieve self-sufficiency in key petrochemical sectors.
India is likely to witness total polyolefins capacity additions of 126.87 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from 163 pre-construction and 69 under-construction projects during 2026 to 2030. Accounting for more than 30% of the expected capacity additions worldwide by 2030, India is expected to remain a dominant player in the global polyolefins landscape.
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Upcoming polyolefins capacity additions in India, 2026-2030 (mtpa)
The polyolefins demand in India is driven primarily by the surge in polyethylene and polypropylene—two of the most widely used polyolefins that find wide applications in packaging, automotive, construction and agriculture. The rise of e-commerce, growth in food and beverage packaging, and sustained infrastructure investments further accelerate demand for durable, cost-effective polymer solutions.
Moreover, government policies emphasising industrial development and reducing import reliance have encouraged significant capacity expansions by domestic companies. Notably, Reliance Industries is at the forefront, expected to add the highest polyolefins capacity in India by 2030.
Further details of global polyolefins capacity and CapEx analysis can be found in GlobalData’s new report, ‘Global Polyolefins Market: Key Projects and Capacity Additions, 2026’.
