Ethylene production volume in South Korea 2013-2023
In 2023, around 9.26 million metric tons of ethylene were produced in South Korea. This represents a decrease from about 9.67 million metric tons in the previous year. Ethylene is one of the most commonly used chemicals worldwide, and can be found in a wide range of products. It is most frequently used to produce polyethylene, which is used to manufacture plastic and plastic packaging.