Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Industry Report 2020 with Near-term Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
Dublin, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Industry Study 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This study covers the global market for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for global thermoplastic elastomer demand in metric tons by product and market on a country-by-country and region-by-region basis. The terms "shipments", "production", and "output" are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms "demand", "sales", and "market", which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.
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.
TPE types encompassed in this study include:
Copolyester elastomers (COPEs)
Polyolefin elastomers (POEs)
Styrenic block copolymers (SBCs)
Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs)
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs)
Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs)
Specialty types (including polyether block amide, silicone-based TPEs, fluoropolymer-based TPEs, and vinyl-based TPEs)
SBCs that do not exhibit elastomeric properties (i.e., high styrene products that contain roughly 60% or more styrene) are excluded from the scope of this study.
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.
End-use markets for TPEs comprise:
Adhesives, sealants, and coatings
Asphalt and roofing
Consumer goods (including footwear)
Industrial products
Motor vehicles
Medical products
Packaging
Others, including wire and cable jacketing
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
Study Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Product
Production by Region
Near-Term Impact of COVID-19
International Trade
Pricing Trends
Sustainability & New Product Development
3. Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
4. Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
5. Polyolefin Elastomers (POEs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
6. Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
7. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
8. Copolyester Elastomers (COPEs)
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
9. Specialty Thermoplastic Elastomers
Scope & Definition
Demand by Region
Demand by Market
Suppliers
10. Markets
Demand by Market
Motor Vehicles
Demand by Product & Application
Exterior & Structural
Engine & Mechanical
Interior
Consumer Goods
Demand by Product & Application
Footwear
Appliances & Household Goods
Personal Care Products
Asphalt & Roofing
Adhesives, Sealants, & Coatings
Demand by Product & Application
Tapes & Labels
Nonwovens
Packaging & Other
Industrial Products
Demand by Product & Application
Gaskets & Seals
Hoses & Belts
Medical Products
Other Markets
Demand by Product & Application
Packaging
Wire & Cable Jacketing
Aircraft & Aerospace
Companies Mentioned
Dow
ExxonMobil
Kraton
LyondellBasell
Mitsui Chemicals
Sinopec
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