Elastomers Market 2020: COVID-19 Analysis, and Forecast (2020-2025)
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 Market
is 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.
- Polyether
Block Amide (PEBA): It is a high-performance thermoplastic elastomer. Due
to its high flexibility and low density, PEBA is used in sports
applications such as racquet grommets, golf balls, basketballs, and ski
boots.
- Others: The
segment includes thermoplastics polyester-ether elastomer (TPE-E) and
thermoplastic polyamide elastomers (TPE-A), among others.
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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