Rubber Molding Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Molding Type, Material, End-User, and Region

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The global rubber molding market size is expected to reach USD 62.32 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Rubber Molding Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Molding Type (Transfer Molding, Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Others), Material, End-User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Rubber molding is a manufacturing technique that transforms uncured rubber into finished products. This is achieved by heating and reshaping rubber inside a metal mold using various techniques. The three primary forms of molding are compression molding, injection molding, and transfer molding.

The rubber molding market is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and environmental regulations. The expansion of the construction industry, fueled by urbanization and infrastructure development projects, is increasing demand for rubber-molded products used in sealing, insulation, and structural stability applications. Similarly, the growing healthcare industry, driven by demographic trends and rising healthcare spending, is boosting the demand for rubber-molded items such as seals, gaskets, and tubing used in medical devices and equipment.

The demand for digitization and customized solutions is rising in the rubber molding market as manufacturers seek to optimize production flexibility and efficiency. Manufacturers are adopting innovative rubber molding processes to cater to the needs of the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors for intricate and highly precise components. Additionally, legal regulations and environmental concerns are driving the shift toward eco-friendly products and practices, including the development of bio-based rubber compounds and the implementation of recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

To expand their consumer base and strengthen their market position, major firms are entering new markets in developing countries and expanding their regional presence. Additionally, companies are developing innovative products to meet the growing demands of their customers.

Key Highlights of Rubber Molding Market

Based on molding type, the injection molding segment dominated the market in 2024, driven by its advantages, including closed mold injection, high precision applications, automatic material feeding, and high repeatability.

By material, the ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) segment led the rubber molding market in 2024 due to the growing demand for EPDM from the automotive sector.

In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of the global market. This is primarily due to the rapidly growing automotive industry, rising industrialization, and increasing infrastructure spending in the region.

North America is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. The booming automotive industry in North America has led to a significant demand for rubber-molded parts used in automobiles.

Continental AG, Freudenberg and Co. Kg, Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd., NOK Corporation, Bohra Rubber Pvt. Ltd., Federal-Mogul Corporation, Trelleborg AB, Hutchinson SA, Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., and Steele Rubber Products are some of the leading companies in the market.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the rubber molding market report on the basis of molding type, material, end-user, and region:

Rubber Molding Market Segmentation

By Molding Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Transfer Molding
Injection Molding
Compression Molding
Others

By Material Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
Natural Rubber (NR)
Others

By End-User Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Healthcare
Automotive
Sporting Goods
Industrial
Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM1587

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Rubber Molding Market Insights

4.1. Rubber Molding Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Rubber Molding Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Demand from Automobile Industry
  - 4.2.1.2. Technological Advancements in Injection Molding Techniques
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Material Variability
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry Among Existing Firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Rubber Molding Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Transfer Molding
- 5.3.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Transfer Molding, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Injection Molding
- 5.4.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Injection Molding, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Compression Molding
- 5.5.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Compression Molding, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Material

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
- 6.3.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- 6.4.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Natural Rubber (NR)
- 6.5.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Natural Rubber (NR), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Rubber Molding Market, by End-User

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Healthcare
- 7.3.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Healthcare, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Automotive
- 7.4.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Sporting Goods
- 7.5.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Sporting Goods, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Industrial
- 7.6.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Rubber Molding Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Rubber Molding Market Assessment, by Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Rubber Molding Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Rubber Molding Market - US
  - 8.3.4.1. US: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. US: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. US: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Rubber Molding Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Rubber Molding Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Rubber Molding Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Rubber Molding Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Rubber Molding Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Rubber Molding Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Rubber Molding Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Rubber Molding Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Rubber Molding Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Rubber Molding Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Rubber Molding Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Rubber Molding Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Rubber Molding Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Rubber Molding Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Rubber Molding Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Rubber Molding Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Rubber Molding Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Rubber Molding Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Rubber Molding Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Rubber Molding Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Rubber Molding Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Rubber Molding Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Rubber Molding Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Rubber Molding Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Rubber Molding Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Rubber Molding Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Rubber Molding Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Rubber Molding Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Rubber Molding Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Rubber Molding Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by Molding Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Rubber Molding Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Continental AG
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Freudenberg and Co. Kg
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. NOK Corporation
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Bohra Rubber Pvt. Ltd.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Federal-Mogul Corporation
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Hutchinson SA
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Trelleborg AB
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Steele Rubber Products
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development