Elastomers Market – Industry Analysis and New Market Opportunities Explored
Market Synopsis
According to the MRFR analysis, the Global
Elastomers Market is expected to reach over ~USD 107.1 Billion by the
end of 2025 at a CAGR of ~4.8%.
Elastomers are amorphous polymers exhibiting
characteristics of rubber in terms of flexibility and elasticity. Various
elastomeric products on the account of their high abrasion and heat resistance
are used in numerous industrial applications. For instance, TPUs offer
excellent mechanical strength and low creep thus are used to manufacture
conveyor belts. The rising demand for high-performance elastomers in the
automotive and medical industries are the key factors favoring the growth of
the elastomers market.
Pricing and Regulatory Analysis
In 2018, the price of elastomers increased
from USD 0.19 to USD 0.40 between 2016 and 2018 and
is likely to observe a gradual upsurge during the forecast period owing to
fluctuating raw material and crude oil prices.
The stringent standards for elastomer analysis may
favor the demand for elastomers during the review period. Some of the standards
are American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM D412, ASTM
D624, ASTM D3182 ”and International Standard - ISO
34-1:2015.
SEGMENTATION
By Type
- Thermoset Elastomers: These polymers belong to
the group of elastomers that cannot be molded once they have
been cured. Thus, on the account of their structural integrity
thermoset elastomers are widely used in high-temperature applications.
- Synthetic Rubber: The segment held the largest
market share in 2018 on account of its excellent strength
and flexibility. These elastomers are artificially synthesized and derived
from petroleum-based monomers.
- Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR): On account of
its good abrasion and elasticity, it is widely used in
pneumatic tires. SBR on reinforcement exhibits higher strength and
durability.
- Isobutylene-Isoprene Rubber (IIR): Owing to its
low gas permeability and high resistance finds applications
in inner tires of cars, bicycles and other high-pressure
tubes.
- Nitrile rubber (NBR): It is used in the
applications that demand oil and heat resistance. Modified nitrile
rubber such as carboxylated nitrile rubbers (XNBR) and hydrogenated
nitrile rubbers (HNBR) exhibit high tensile strength and
weather resistance.
- Polybutadiene (PBR): It is extensively used in
various parts of automobile tires including sidewall of
truck tires and heavy vehicles for abrasion resistance.
- Others: The segment includes acrylic rubber
(ACM) and ethylene-propylene rubber (EPM), among others.
- Natural Rubber: It is a bio-based elastomer
obtained from the rubber trees. It is commonly known as Natural
Rubber Latex (NBL) and find wide applications in friction tapes,
cement, and adhesives. However, the natural rubber is
usually vulcanized to enhance the chemical properties.
- Thermoplastic Elastomers: It is projected to be
the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period due
to significant advantages over conventional thermosetting elastomers.
These elastomers are recyclable and are capable of being
remolded.
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): On account of
excellent flexibility over a wide temperature range and high
abrasion resistance, it is extensively used in a foray of industrial
applications such as seals and gaskets, sealants,
andconveyor belts.
- Thermoplastic Styrenic elastomers (TPS): They
are styrene block copolymers with excellent flexibility and
elasticity and commonly used in footwear, belts, and adhesives.
- Others: The segment includes
thermoplastics polyester-ether elastomer (TPE-E) and thermoplastic
polyamide elastomers (TPE-A), among others.
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By End-Use Industry
- Automotive: The automotive segment accounted
for more than 62% market share in 2018. This is primarily
due to the increased use of elastomers in various applications
such as airbags, tires, gaskets, bumpers, and HVAC systems. In the
automotive industry, the demand for elastomers in interior
applications is expected to increase at a significant rate during
the forecast period.
- Medical: It is projected to be the
fastest-growing segment during the review period. The increasing use
of elastomers on account of hydrolytic stability and ease of
sterilization in variety of applications such as peristaltic
pump catheters, needleless syringes, and valves is fueling
the demand for elastomers in the medical industry.
Additionally, the rising innovations to develop bio-based
elastomers offers a wide range of opportunities to produce artificially
synthesized biocompatible organs.
- Electronics: A variety of elastomers exhibit
low electrical conductivity and thus are suitable for
insulation purposes. For instance, ethylene-propylene rubber is used to
insulate indoor and outdoor high voltage cables.
- Textiles: Elastomeric fabrics on the account of
their lightweight and stretchability are used in a variety
of garments including cycling shorts, swimsuits, and athletic wear.
- Others: The segment includes aerospace &
defense, oil & gas, and construction.
By Region
- Asia-Pacific: The regional market held a
dominant share in 2018 and is expected to maintain its dominance
during the review period. The increasing disposable income coupled
with expanding automotive and textile industries in the
region are fueling the regional market growth.
- North America: The market growth is driven by
the demand for high-performance elastomers in the aerospace
and medical industries.
- Europe: A firm market owing to the demand for
elastomers in the automotive industry. Additionally, the
rising automobile exports from the region is aiding market growth.
- Latin America: The growing healthcare and
electronics industries is driving the demand for elastomers
in Latin America.
- Middle East & Africa: The expanding
automotive industry and rising constructional activities in the
region are contributing to the regional market growth.
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