May 17, 2021   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Motor Vehicle Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Global Thermoplastic Elastomers: Motor Vehicle Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This study analyzes the global motor vehicle market for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) by region and product.

Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 and 2029 are presented for automotive TPE demand in metric tons.

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.

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.

For the purposes of this report, motor vehicle TPEs are defined as those used in light, medium, and heavy motor vehicles in both OEM and aftermarket applications, including exterior, structural, engine, mechanical, and interior applications:

  • exterior and structural (e.g., body panels, hoods, lift gates, exterior lights, fire wall silencer, fascia, trim)
  • engine and mechanical, including gaskets, belts, and hoses, as well as air ducts and cuffs, and wires and cables
  • interior (e.g., instrument panels, airbag doors, carpet backing, consoles, door panels and trim, floor mats, steering wheels)

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 (including polyether block amide, silicone-based TPEs, fluoropolymer-based TPEs, and vinyl-based TPEs)

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. About This Report

  • Report Details
  • Study Scope & Product Description
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

  • Historical Market Trends
  • Demand by Elastomer Type
  • Demand by Application
  • Exterior & Structural
  • Engine & Mechanical
  • Interior
  • Demand by Region
  • Pricing Trends
  • Leading Producers

4. North America

  • North America: Demand by Country
  • North America: Demand by Product
  • United States
  • United States: Motor Vehicle Thermoplastic Elastomer Market Size
  • United States: Demand by Product
  • Mexico
  • Mexico: Motor Vehicle Thermoplastic Elastomer Market Size
  • Mexico: Demand by Product
  • Canada
  • Canada: Motor Vehicle Thermoplastic Elastomer Market Size
  • Canada: Demand by Product

5. Central & South America

6. Western Europe

7. Eastern Europe

8. Asia/Pacific

9. Africa/Mideast

10. Appendix

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