Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

What it is

Soft, flexible plastic granules. Blown into thin film, carry bags, milk pouch film, liners and coatings.

Film gradeExtrusion coating gradeInjection moulding grade

Where India produces it

1. GujaratJamnagarSuratBharuchVadodara

   Reliance and ONGC Petro additions (Dahej) polymer units.

2. Uttar PradeshAuraiya

   GAIL petrochemical complex at Pata.

3. West BengalPurba Medinipur

   Haldia Petrochemicals.

4. AssamDibrugarh

   Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd, Lepetkata.

5. HaryanaPanipat

   Indian Oil naphtha cracker.

6. PunjabBathinda

   HPCL-Mittal Energy.

Where imports come from

Production 617.4 thousand tonnes against consumption of 885.4 thousand tonnes in 2024-25 (DCPC, large and medium units). The gap is imported.

• Saudi Arabia
• USA
• Belgium
• South Korea
• Singapore

Rules before you buy or sell

• BIS QCO for polyethylene for moulding and extrusion (IS 7328:2020, covering LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE) was rescinded by S.O. 5136(E) on 12 Nov 2025. A BIS licence is no longer compulsory for the resin.
• Check the import policy of your exact 8-digit ITC(HS) code on the DGFT website before you import.

Storage and handling

Store bags dry, off the floor, away from sunlight and heat.

Businesses that use it

Three-Layer Co-Extruded Blown Film →Laminated Flexible Packaging →Garbage Bags →PVC Packaging Bags →Plastic (PVC) Raincoat Making →