Industry Outlook
In terms of revenue, the global market for elastomers was valued at US$ 68.52 Bn in 2017, which is expected to reach US$ 104.17 Bn by 2026, witnessing CAGR of 5.1% during the period from 2018-2026. Asia Pacific led the elastomers market in 2017, followed by Europe. However, Asia Pacific also expected to project the fastest growth during the forecast period. Elastomers are materials that are made from rubber and are composed of long chains of polymers of molecules that are capable of resorting to the original shape after being stretched to great extents. Under usual circumstances, the long molecules that make up as elastomeric material are coiled in an irregular manner, and they stretch to the desired direction upon the application of force. However, they retract to their original form when the force is reduced. The demand for elastomers has witnessed a growth trajectory over the past few years owing to properties such as greater tensile strength, higher resistance to chemical abrasion, high thermal stability, and flexibility among others.
Rising demand for automotive vehicles is one of the key factors driving the demand for elastomers at present. The automotive industry is the largest end-user for elastomers. Worldwide car sales crossed the 86 million units mark in 2017, with passenger cars leading the market. Radiator is an imperative component in a vehicle and is responsible for effective cooling of the engine at high temperatures. Thermoplastic elastomers are widely used in radiator hoses due to its excellent chemical resistive properties and thermal properties. Radiator hoses allows the coolant to flow from the engines water pump to the heater. Global sale of radiators amounted to approximately US$ 6.2 Bn in 2017. These factors are greatly responsible for the growth of the elastomers market in the automotive segment. Further, rising sales of mobile phone cases and covers is another major factor responsible for the growth of the elastomers market. Such covers are manufactured from a broad range of elastomers such as rubber, TPU and various others. Some of the key players operating in the elastomers market include BASF S.E., Covestro A.G., Huntsman Corporation, DowDupont Inc., and Lanxess A.G. among others.
Thermoset Elastomers Emerged as the Largest Segment and Expected Continue Dominating the Elastomers Market
Thermoset elastomers accounted for the major market share in 2017 and expected to continue dominating the market throughout the forecast period. High usage of natural and synthetic rubber is a key factor responsible for the growth of this segment. Rubber finds wide application in automotive tires, gloves, automotive airbags, clothing, adhesives and coatings and various others. Nitrile gloves are witnessing heavy demand from several end-use industries such as healthcare, construction, and manufacturing among others as a suitable alternative to latex gloves. Nitrile gloves are made from synthetic rubber and are considered as an ideal replacement when latex allergies are a concerning factor. Further, such gloves provide superior puncture resistance as well. The global market for nitrile gloves expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period from 2018-2026. Owing to the highly lucrative nature of this industry, several manufacturers operating in the nitrile gloves industry have engaged themselves in research and development activities to bring out new offerings for their customers. In January 2018, Unigloves Ltd. a nitrile glove manufacturer based in the U.K. introduced a new range of nitrile gloves with antimicrobial protection, suitable for use in hospitals, treatment centers, and pharmaceutical facilities. Further, in June 2018, Hartalega Holdings Bhd launched antimicrobial nitrile gloves that is effective in restricting the spreading of infections. These developments in the nitrile gloves industry majorly attributed to the growing demand for such gloves across the globe, which in turn is fuelling market growth of thermoset elastomers.
However, the thermoplastic elastomer segment expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Thermoplastic elastomers are gaining rapid acceptance as a suitable replacement to thermoset elastomers in end-use industries such as automotive, and construction among others. The automotive industry is the largest end-user for thermoplastic elastomers. Such elastomers are widely used in application areas such as bumper fascia, radiator hose, under hood, wires & cables, window encapsulation, body/glazing seals and coated fabrics.
Further, demand for thermoplastic elastomers is witnessing a growth trajectory in the construction sector due to their high durability, superior performance, and easy handling. Thermoplastic elastomers are majorly responsible for extending the lifespan of pipes and plastic components that are used in the construction sector owing to their anti-corrosive properties, resistance to extreme temperatures, and lightweight. Asia Pacific is a lucrative market for thermoplastic elastomers due to the robust growth of the construction sector in developing nations such as China and India. India expected to become the world’s third largest construction sector by the end of 2024. Further, the construction chemicals market in India expected to garner more than US$ 2.5 Bn by the end of 2026.
Healthcare Industry Expected to Witness the Fastest Growth for Elastomers during the Forecast Period
The healthcare industry is expected to be the fastest growing segment for elastomers during the forecast period on account of rising applications of elastomers in medical devices. Thermoplastic elastomer compounds considered as a suitable replacement to phthalate-based plasticized compounds, polyvinyl chloride and other rubber materials and gaining rapid acceptance in medical devices. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is more durable than silicone and can be melt processed via molding, extrusion and several other secondary processes. Thermoplastic polyurethanes are more compatible as compared to other polymers and thus find wide applications in implantable medical devices. The global implantable medical devices market expected to cross the US$ 120 Bn mark by the end of 2024. Improved healthcare facilities in the developed nations such as U.S., Canada, and Germany among others, and rising per capita expenditure on healthcare are some of the key reasons fuelling market growth of elastomers in the healthcare industry. Per capita healthcare expenditure in the U.S. amounted to more than US$ 9,500 in 2016, while the per capita healthcare expenditure in Germany amounted to more than U.S$ 5,500 in the same year.
Asia Pacific Expected to Continue Dominating the Elastomers Market throughout the Forecast Period
Asia Pacific dominated the elastomers market in 2017 and expected to retain market dominance throughout the forecast period.. High production of automotive components in countries such as India and China is one of the key factors driving demand for elastomers in these countries. China is the world’s leading producer for aftermarket automotive components. China imported automotive components worth US$ 34.5 billion in 2016 while its exports accounted for more than US$ 80 billion in the same year. In the same year, mechanical & electrical parts accounted for the major chunk of the automotive component market in China, contributing to more than 85% of the revenue. In addition, according to the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the automotive components industry in India was valued at US$ 43.5 Bn during the period of 2016-2017, maintaining an average growth of 7%.
Product Innovation is one of the Key Strategy of the Companies Operating in the Elastomers Market
The global elastomers market is marked by intense competition from the major players operating in this market. Tactical mergers & acquisitions, product innovations, joint ventures and partnerships, and geographical expansions are some of the key strategies adopted by the leading players to ensure long-term sustenance in the market. Key players operating in the field of elastomers include BASF S.E., Covestro A.G., Huntsman Corporation, DowDupont Inc., Lanxess A.G., Zeon Corporation, JSR Corporation, Kurara Co. Ltd., Teknor Apex, Evonik Industries, Arkema S.A., and ExxonMobil Corporation among others
In 2018, Huntsman Corporation, one of the key players operating in the field of elastomers launched the AVALON AB DI range of thermoplastic polyurethanes, specifically designed for the footwear industry. This new range of TPU material will allow the footwear manufacturers to enhance their productivity. Further, this range of TPU has been designed to ease up production of thick walled parts and improve the cycle time as well. Further, in 2018, BASF S.E. formed a collaboration with Biesterfield International GmbH, a global trader of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, industrial chemicals, etc. Biesterfield International GmbH has acquired the distribution rights for BASF’s Elastollan TPU. Biesterfield will be responsible for the distribution of Elastollan TPU in Southern, Western and Central Europe. This collaboration expected to perfectly position BASF’s Elastollan TPU in the European market.
Historical & Forecast Period
Our study analyzed each market segment during the period of 2016 to 2026 with 2017 as the base year. Forecast period between 2018 and 2026 considered for the CAGR calculation.
This research report describes leading continents and their major countries, along with profiles of key players operating in overall market and their planned developments. Our report further defines the overall market dynamics such as drivers, challenges, and opportunities prevalent in the market to understand global elastomers market more explicitly. Our in-depth quantitative and quantitative analysis of each segment up to country level highlights revenue pockets and investment opportunities in the market.
Key questions answered in this report
Chapter 1 Preface 17
1.1 Report Scope and Description 17
1.1.1 Study Purpose 17
1.1.2 Target Audience 17
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings 17
1.2 Research Scope 18
1.3 Research Methodology 19
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research 19
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research 20
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review 20
1.3.4 Approach Adopted 20
1.3.5 Top-Down Approach 21
1.3.6 Bottom-Up Approach 21
1.3.7 Assumptions 22
1.4 Market Segmentation 22
Chapter 2 Executive Summary 23
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Elastomers Market 24
2.1.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 25
2.1.2 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 25
2.1.3 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 26
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 27
3.1 Introduction 27
3.2 Market Dynamics 28
3.2.1 Market Drivers 28
3.2.1.1 Rising Application of Elastomers in Medical Devices Pushing Market Growth 28
3.2.1.2 Burgeoning Growth f the Automotive & Consumer Goods Industry Pushing Market Growth of Elastomers 29
3.2.2 Market Restraints 30
3.2.2.1 Fluctuating Crude Oil Prices Restraining Market Growth of Elastomers 30
3.2.2.2 High Processing Costs 31
3.2.3 Market Opportunities 32
3.2.3.1 Bio-based Elastomers Expected to Drive Future Growth of Elastomers 32
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 33
3.4 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017 34
Chapter 4 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type 35
4.1 Overview 35
4.1.1 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 36
4.1.2 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 36
4.2 Thermoset Elastomers 37
4.2.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 38
4.2.2 Natural Rubber 38
4.2.2.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Natural Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilotons) (US$ Bn) 39
4.2.3 Synthetic Rubber 39
4.2.3.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 40
4.2.3.1.1 Styrene Butadiene Rubber 41
4.2.3.1.1.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Butadiene Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 41
4.2.3.1.2 Butyl Rubber 42
4.2.3.1.2.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Butyl Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 42
4.2.3.1.3 Butadiene Rubber 43
4.2.3.1.3.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Butadiene Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 43
4.2.3.1.4 Nitrile Rubber 44
4.2.3.1.4.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Nitrile Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 44
4.2.3.1.5 Ethylene Propylene Rubber 45
4.2.3.1.5.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Ethylene Propylene Rubber, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 45
4.2.3.1.6 Others (chloroprene rubber, isoprene rubber, etc.) 46
4.2.3.1.6.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Others, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 46
4.3 Thermoplastic Elastomers 47
4.3.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 47
4.3.2 Styrene Block Co-polymer 48
4.3.2.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Block Co-polymer, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 49
4.3.3 Thermoplastic Polyolefins 50
4.3.3.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Block Co-polymer, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 50
4.3.4 Thermoplastic Polyurethane 51
4.3.4.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Polyurethane, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 51
4.3.5 Thermoplastic Vulcanizates 52
4.3.5.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Vulcanizates, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 52
4.3.6 Others (thermoplastic co-polyester, thermoplastic polyamides, etc.) 53
4.3.6.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Others, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 53
Chapter 5 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry 54
5.1 Overview 54
5.1.1 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by End-use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 55
5.1.2 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 55
5.2 Automotive 57
5.2.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Automotive Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 57
5.3 Healthcare 58
5.3.1 Global Elastomer Market, by Healthcare Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 58
5.4 Consumer Goods 59
5.4.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Consumer Goods Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 59
5.5 Construction 60
5.5.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Construction Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 60
5.6 Oil & Gas 61
5.6.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Oil & Gas Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 61
5.7 Others 62
5.7.1 Global Elastomers Market, by Other Industries, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 62
Chapter 6 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography 63
6.1 Overview 63
6.1.1 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by Geography, 2017 & 2026 (Value %) 64
6.1.2 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 64
6.2 North America 66
6.2.1 North America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 66
6.2.1.1 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 67
6.2.1.1.1 North America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 68
6.2.1.2 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 69
6.2.2 North America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 70
6.2.1 North America Elastomers Market, by Country, 2016-2026, (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 71
6.3 Europe 72
6.3.1 Europe Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 72
6.3.1.1 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 73
6.3.1.1.1 Europe Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 74
6.3.1.2 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 75
6.3.2 Europe Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 76
6.3.3 Europe Elastomers Market, by Country/Region, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 77
6.4 Asia Pacific 78
6.4.1 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 78
6.4.1.1 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 79
6.4.1.1.1 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 80
6.4.1.2 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 81
6.4.2 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 82
6.4.3 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Country/Region, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 83
6.5 Latin America 84
6.5.1 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 84
6.5.1.1 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 85
6.5.1.1.1 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 86
6.5.1.2 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 87
6.5.2 Latin America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 88
6.5.3 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Country/Region, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 89
6.6 Middle East & Africa 90
6.6.1 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 90
6.6.1.1 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 91
6.6.1.1.1 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 92
6.6.1.2 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 93
6.6.2 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 94
6.6.3 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Region, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 95
Chapter 7 Company Profiles 96
7.1 BASF S.E. 96
7.2 Arkema S.A. 98
7.3 Covestro A.G. 99
7.4 DowDuPont Inc. 100
7.5 Evonik Industries 101
7.6 ExxonMobil Corporation 102
7.7 Huntsman Corporation 103
7.8 JSR Corporation 104
7.9 Kuara Co. Ltd. 105
7.10 Lanxess A.G. 106
7.11 Teknor Apex 107
7.12 Zeon Corporation 108
TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Elastomers Market Volume 24
TABLE 2 Market Snapshot: Global Elastomers Market Value 24
TABLE 3 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 36
TABLE 4 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 37
TABLE 5 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 38
TABLE 6 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 38
TABLE 7 Global Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 40
TABLE 8 Global Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 40
TABLE 9 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 47
TABLE 10 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 48
TABLE 11 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 55
TABLE 12 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 56
TABLE 13 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 64
TABLE 14 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 65
TABLE 15 North America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 66
TABLE 16 North America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 67
TABLE 17 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 67
TABLE 18 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 67
TABLE 19 North America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 68
TABLE 20 North America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 68
TABLE 21 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 69
TABLE 22 North America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 69
TABLE 23 North America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 70
TABLE 24 North America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 70
TABLE 25 North America Elastomers Market, by Country 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 71
TABLE 26 North America Elastomers Market, by Country 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 71
TABLE 27 Europe Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 72
TABLE 28 Europe Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 73
TABLE 29 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 73
TABLE 30 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 73
TABLE 31 Europe Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 74
TABLE 32 Europe Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 74
TABLE 33 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 75
TABLE 34 Europe Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 75
TABLE 35 Europe Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 76
TABLE 36 Europe Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 76
TABLE 37 Europe Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 77
TABLE 38 Europe Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 77
TABLE 39 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 78
TABLE 40 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 79
TABLE 41 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 79
TABLE 42 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 79
TABLE 43 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 80
TABLE 44 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 80
TABLE 45 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 81
TABLE 46 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 81
TABLE 47 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 82
TABLE 48 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 82
TABLE 49 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 83
TABLE 50 Asia Pacific Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 83
TABLE 51 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 84
TABLE 52 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 85
TABLE 53 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 85
TABLE 54 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 85
TABLE 55 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 86
TABLE 56 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 86
TABLE 57 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 87
TABLE 58 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 87
TABLE 59 Latin America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 88
TABLE 60 Latin America Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 88
TABLE 61 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 89
TABLE 62 Latin America Elastomers Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 89
TABLE 63 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 90
TABLE 64 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 91
TABLE 65 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 91
TABLE 66 Middle East & Africa Market, by Thermoset Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 91
TABLE 67 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 92
TABLE 68 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Synthetic Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 92
TABLE 69 Middle east & Africa Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 93
TABLE 70 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Elastomers, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 93
TABLE 71 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 94
TABLE 72 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 94
TABLE 73 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) 95
TABLE 74 Middle East & Africa Elastomers Market, by Region 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 95
TABLE 75 BASF S.E.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product/Business Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 96
TABLE 76 Arkema S.A.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 98
TABLE 77 Covestro A.G.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 99
TABLE 78 DowDuPont Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 100
TABLE 79 Evonik Industries: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 101
TABLE 80 ExxonMobil Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 102
TABLE 81 Huntsman Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 103
TABLE 82 JSR Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 104
TABLE 83 Kuara Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 105
TABLE 84 Lanxess A.G.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 106
TABLE 85 Teknor Apex: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 107
TABLE 86 Zeon Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 108
FIG. 1 Global Elastomers Market: Research Methodology 19
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach 21
FIG. 3 Global Elastomers Market Segmentation 22
FIG. 4 Global Elastomers Market, by Product Type, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 25
FIG. 5 Global Elastomers Market, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 25
FIG. 6 Global Elastomers Market, by Geography, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 26
FIG. 7 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 33
FIG. 8 Global Market Positioning of Key Elastomer Manufacturers, 2017 34
FIG. 9 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 36
FIG. 10 Global Elastomers Market, by Natural Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 39
FIG. 11 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Butadiene Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 41
FIG. 12 Global Elastomers Market, by Butyl Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 42
FIG. 13 Global Elastomers Market, by Butadiene Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 43
FIG. 14 Global Elastomers Market, by Nitrile Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 44
FIG. 15 Global Elastomers Market, by Ethylene Propylene Rubber, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 45
FIG. 16 Global Elastomers Market, by Others, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 46
FIG. 17 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Block Co-Polymer, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 49
FIG. 18 Global Elastomers Market, by Styrene Block Co-Polymer, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 50
FIG. 19 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Polyurethane, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 51
FIG. 20 Global Elastomers Market, by Thermoplastic Vulcanizates, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 52
FIG. 21 Global Elastomers Market, by Others, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 53
FIG. 22 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by End-use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 55
FIG. 23 Global Elastomers Market, by Automotive Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 57
FIG. 24 Global Elastomers Market, by Healthcare Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 58
FIG. 25 Global Elastomers Market, by Consumer Goods Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 59
FIG. 26 Global Elastomers Market, by Construction Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 60
FIG. 27 Global Elastomers Market, by Oil & Gas Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 61
FIG. 28 Global Elastomers Market, by Other Industries, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Bn) 62
FIG. 29 Global Elastomers Market Value Share, by Geography, 2017 & 2026 (Value %) 64