Global Medical Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Report 2020: Focus on COPEs, POEs, SBCs, TPOs, TPUs, & TPVs
Dublin, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Medical Thermoplastic Elastomers" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This study analyzes the global medical market for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) by region and product. For the purposes of this study, a thermoplastic elastomer is defined as any thermoplastic material that exhibits elastomeric properties; TPEs therefore offer the functional performance characteristics of thermoset rubber but are processed using the methods and machinery of rigid thermoplastics.
While TPOs and TPVs are "polyolefin elastomers" in a technical sense, they are defined separately for the purposes of this study. Furthermore, vulcanized olefin elastomers such as EPDM and ethylene-propylene rubber are not TPEs and are thus excluded.
Compounds with vulcanized elastomers are considered to be TPVs rather than TPOs. Various sources and manufacturers differ on the degree of vulcanization required to define an olefinic TPE as a TPV, so estimates of current global demand can vary.
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for medical TPE demand in metric tons.
TPEs covered in this report are:
Copolyester elastomers (COPEs)
Polyolefin elastomers (POEs)
Styrenic block copolymers (SBCs)
Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs)
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs)
Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs)
Specialty types
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Study Scope & Product Description
Near-Term Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends
Demand by Elastomer Type
Demand by Region
Pricing Trends
Leading Producers
4. North America
North America: Demand by Country
United States
Canada
Mexico
5. Central & South America
Central & South America: Demand by Country
Brazil
Other Central & South America
6. Western Europe
Western Europe: Demand by Country
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Other Western Europe
7. Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Demand by Country
Russia
Other Eastern Europe
8. Asia/Pacific
Asia/Pacific: Demand by Country
China
South Korea
Japan
India
Thailand
Taiwan
Other Asia/Pacific
9. Africa/Mideast
10. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Country Lists by Region
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Global Economic Environment
Global Demographic Trends
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