Elastomers: Applications and Global Markets

Report Code: CHM056B

Publish Date: Nov 2018

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Chemicals

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Report Highlights

The global market volume for elastomers should grow from 34.7 thousand kilotons in 2018 to reach 42.3 thousand kilotons by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% for the period of 2018-2023.

Report Includes

  • 50 tables
  • An overview of the global market for the elastomers and their applications in different industry vertical
  • Analyses of global market trends with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
  • Characterization and quantification of global elastomers market by product type, end user, application industry and geographical region
  • Coverage of all major elastomers type such as Isoprene & Polyisoprene Rubber (IR), Butadiene & Polybutadiene Rubber (BR), Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Nitrile, Nitrile-Butadiene, Acrylonitrile Rubber (NBR), Styrene-Thermoplastic-Elastomers (TPE-S), Thermoplastic Urethane Elastomers, Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers and others
  • Regional dynamics of atrial fibrillation for level covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Other emerging markets
  • Detailed analysis of major drivers, restraints, opportunities and trends in the global elastomers market
  • Discussion of the major players across each regional market, including Basf SE, Celanese Corp., Dow Chemical Co., Dupont and Evonik Industries

Report Scope

The scope of the report covers the overview of the global market for the elastomers and analyzes global market trends, with data from 2016, 2017 (considering as base year), estimates for 2018 and forecast for 2023 with projection of compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the forecast duration. 

The report includes discussion of technological, regulatory, security, and economic trends that are affecting the market. Further, it explains the major drivers and regional dynamics of the global elastomers market and current trends within the industry. 

The report includes discussion of product types such as styrene butadiene rubber, butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, isobutylene isoprene rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, polyisoprene rubber, chloroprene rubber, styrene block copolymers, thermoplastic polyolefins, thermoplastic vulcanizate, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic polyester elastomer and others. It also includes discussion of application types such as tires and automotive components, sports products, medical products, appliances, industrial and others (architecture, modifiers). 

In the elastomers market, products have been segmented into thermoplastic and thermoset segments. The thermoset segment is sub-segmented into natural and synthetic elastomers. The synthetic segment is further sub-segmented into isoprene & polyisoprene rubber (IR), butadiene and polybutadiene rubber (BR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), nitrile, nitrile-butadiene, acrylonitrile rubber (NBR), ethylene-propylene rubber (EPM) and ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) and others. The thermoplastics segment has been segmented into styrene-thermoplastic-elastomers (TPE-S), elastomeric alloys, thermoplastic urethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyester elastomers and others. 

The report concludes with a special focus on the detailed profiles of the major vendors in the global elastomers market.

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Elastomers: Applications and Global Markets158Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction7Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Overview of Elastomers Market8Free
Chapter- 4: Market Breakdown by Polymer Type43Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Application18Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Region29Free
Chapter- 7: Patent Analysis7Free
Chapter- 8: Competitive Landscape2Free
Chapter- 9: Company Profiles40Free
Chapter- 10: Acronyms and Report Sources2Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 59

  • Summary Table: Global Elastomers Market Volume, by Polymer Type, Through 2023
  • Table 1: GDP Growth in Asia-Pacific Region, Annual Percentage Change, 2016-2022
  • Table 2: Properties and Ranking of Polymer Types
  • Table 3: Global Elastomers Market, by Polymer Type, Through 2023
  • Table 4: Global Elastomers Market Volume, by Polymer Type, Through 2023
  • Table 5: Thermoplastic Elastomers Characteristics and Performance
  • Table 6: Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Volume, by Subsegment, Through 2023
  • Table 7: Global Styrenic Block Copolymer Market Volume, by Application, 2017
  • Table 8: Global Styrenic Block Copolymer Market Volume for Asphalt Modifiers, by Application, 2017
  • Table 9: Leading Styrenic Block Copolymer Manufacturers, by Capacity, 2015
  • Table 10: Global Thermoplastic Polyolefin Market Volume, by Application, 2017
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Report Highlights

The global elastomer market totaled nearly 31.4 million metric tons in 2013 and 32.5 million metric tons in 2014. The market is expected to grow to nearly 39 million metric tons by 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2014 to 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets, applications, and related technologies for elastomers.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013 and 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
  • Information on applications for elastomers including building/construction, automotive, appliances, electronics, and medical.
  • Coverage of important elastomer manufacturing technologies.
  • Evaluation of price and performance trends.
  • A look at the market's key dynamics including growth drivers, inhibitors, and restraints.
  • Information on leading companies in the elastomer industry.

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