The Total petrochemicals imports volume (MTPA) of United Kingdom attained a value of 4.08 mtpa in 2020
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 3.90% between 2017 to 2020, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the figure to grow at a CAGR of ...
The petrochemicals imports of the UK decreased in 2020
The value of the UK oil and gas market declined by mid-double-digit percentage in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic depressing demand and leading to the collapse of oil and gas prices. Strong growth is anticipated in 2021 as demand for oil and gas is set to recover, uplifting prices. The oil and gas market is expected to follow a strong growth trajectory over the rest of the forecast period, in line with the projected level of demand and higher prices based on tighter supply.
The market declined sharply in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, hit by a combination of negative demand shock and a supply glut. Demand for gasoline and jet fuel oil in road transportation and aviation, respectively, declined dramatically in the first half of 2020 due to lockdown measures, and remained weak as these measures continued throughout the year. Demand for diesel and marine fuel, which are primarily used in trucks and ships for the transportation of goods, was affected, but that impact was less acute. Containment measures also had an impact on demand for gas through electricity generation, as electricity consumption has only been reduced from commercial and industrial operations that had to shut down, while residential consumption was slightly increased. On the other hand, demand for petrochemicals produced by naphtha and natural gas liquids increased due to greater demand for consumer packaging and personal protective equipment. Overall, consumption in the UK oil and gas market was down by low-double-digit percentage, a relatively bigger decline compared to the global average.
The sharp drop in demand, due to the pandemic containment measures, was the most significant factor driving the collapse in oil prices in 2020. The average price of Brent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Dubai crude oils declined by mid-double-digit percentage on average in 2020.
Who are the leading players?
Exxon Mobil Corporation, and BP Plc are the leading players in the petrochemical industry of the UK.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon Mobil or “the company”) is an integrated oil and gas company that is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacture of petroleum products, and transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including polyethylene, olefins, polypropylene plastics, aromatics and a wide range of specialty products. Exxon Mobil markets its products under Exxon, Mobil, Esso and Mobil 1 brands. Exxon Mobil has business presence across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, the US.
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