Analysis of Revenues
Revenues as Reported
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., income statement, revenues
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).
The annual revenue data exhibits variable trends across different product segments over the five-year period ending December 31, 2018. Overall, total sales and other operating revenues show a declining trajectory from 2014, reaching a low in 2016, followed by a recovery through 2017 and 2018.
- Olefins & co-products
- The revenue declined significantly from $5,920 million in 2014 to $3,215 million in 2016, with a moderate rebound observed in 2017 to $4,304 million, before dipping again to $3,679 million in 2018. This pattern indicates volatility and an overall downward trend relative to the initial year.
- Polyethylene
- There is a clear downward trend from $8,825 million in 2014 to $6,903 million in 2016, followed by stabilization with marginal increases to $7,439 million by 2018. This suggests some recovery, though the revenue did not return to earlier levels.
- Polypropylene
- The revenue dropped sharply from $9,598 million in 2014 to $4,414 million in 2016. Subsequently, it showed progressive growth, reaching $5,703 million in 2018, though still below the initial figure. This recovery indicates partial regaining of market or volume.
- PO & derivatives
- Revenues decreased steadily from $2,758 million in 2014 to $1,852 million in 2016 but then increased to $2,530 million by 2018. The pattern mirrors that of related chemical segments, with initial decline followed by gradual improvement.
- Oxyfuels and related products
- A steady decline is noted from $3,813 million in 2014 to $2,676 million in 2016, with subsequent recovery to $3,399 million by 2018, nearing the 2014 level. This suggests resilience or increased demand in later years.
- Intermediate chemicals
- Similar to other chemical segments, this category experienced a decrease from $3,381 million in 2014 to $2,483 million in 2016, followed by a recovery to $3,416 million by 2018, slightly exceeding the 2014 level. This indicates strong resurgence.
- Compounding and solutions
- Data is missing for the initial two years but shows consistent growth from $1,910 million in 2016 to $3,091 million in 2018, reflecting rapid expansion in this segment during the period observed.
- Advanced polymers
- Starting with no reported revenue before 2016, this segment increased from $692 million in 2016 to $930 million in 2018, demonstrating early-stage growth and potential development.
- Refined products
- This segment experienced a marked decline from $10,768 million in 2014 to $4,559 million in 2016, followed by a strong rebound to $8,221 million in 2018. The pattern suggests exposure to market fluctuations with significant recovery.
- Other
- Revenues in this miscellaneous category declined slightly from $545 million in 2014 to $443 million in 2017, then increased to $596 million in 2018, indicating modest variability.
- Sales and other operating revenues (Total)
- The aggregate revenues decreased substantially from $45,608 million in 2014 to $29,183 million in 2016. A recovery phase commenced thereafter, with revenues rising to $39,004 million by 2018 but still below the initial value. This overall trend reflects significant challenges followed by partial restoration of revenue streams.