Performance Elastomers Global Market Report 2025

Performance elastomers are polymers comprised of repeated units of a single monomer or multiple monomers, constructed with long chains of atoms, predominantly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. These elastomers find applications in manufacturing industrial products, lubricants, molds, tires, vehicle parts, prosthetics, and various other uses. Performance elastomers are known for their unique combination of high-temperature performance, durability, superior electrical insulating capabilities, and transparency.

The main types of performance elastomers include nitrile-based elastomers, fluoroelastomers, and silicone elastomers. Nitrile-based elastomers are emulsion polymers produced using rubber polymerization techniques. They are utilized in various industries, including automotive and transportation, healthcare, industrial machinery, building and construction, electrical and electronics, among others.

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The performance elastomers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.96 billion in 2024 to $18.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive and transportation industry demand, growth in construction and infrastructure, advancements in material science, manufacturing and industrial expansion, oil and gas industry applications.

The performance elastomers market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable and eco-friendly elastomers, increased demand for electric vehicles, adoption of elastomers in medical devices, 3D printing with elastomeric materials, infrastructure development in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include bio-based and recyclable elastomers, hyperplastic materials for diverse applications, smart elastomers for IoT devices, nanomaterial-enhanced elastomers, green building materials with elastomers.

The performance elastomers market is anticipated to experience growth, propelled by the increasing demand in the automotive and transport industry. Economic growth worldwide, coupled with rising standards of living and increased purchasing power, has led to a surge in demand for automobiles. The COVID-19 pandemic has further influenced individuals to opt for safer modes of transportation, promoting social distancing and boosting the growth of the automotive sector. The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has also increased due to rising gas prices, contributing to the demand for performance elastomers in automobiles. These elastomers, known for being lightweight and offering significant design freedom, are widely used in both interior and exterior components of vehicles. In 2022, global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units, reflecting a notable increase of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Moreover, the automobile sector achieved approximately 78 million unit sales in 2022, marking a substantial 10% increase. The heightened vehicle production has consequently driven the utilization of performance elastomers, affirming their pivotal role in the automotive industry.

The growth of the oil and gas industry is poised to drive the performance elastomers market in the foreseeable future. The global oil and gas sector, responsible for the exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, and sale of petroleum products, demands high-performance elastomers to ensure safety, efficiency, and longevity of equipment in its challenging environment. The first half of 2023 saw a significant increase in US crude oil exports, reaching an all-time high of 3.99 million barrels per day. This growth, representing a 19% increase compared to the first half of 2022, emphasizes the importance of performance elastomers in meeting the stringent requirements of the oil and gas industry.

A key trend gaining popularity in the performance elastomer market is the development of eco-friendly high-performance elastomers. The increasing environmental concern has driven the demand for elastomer products that are sustainable and bio-based. Companies operating in the performance elastomers market are responding to this need by innovating eco-friendly and safe elastomers. For instance, Dow, a US-based chemical and plastics manufacturer, introduced ENGAGE REN, a plant-based high-performance polyolefin elastomer designed for sustainable footwear. This eco-friendly elastomer is derived from renewable energy and plant-based feedstock, such as used cooking oil, enabling the production of more sustainable products with equivalent quality.

Major companies in the performance elastomers market are focusing on innovative technologies, such as sustainable process innovation, to meet the evolving needs of their consumers. Sustainable process innovation involves the creation and adoption of novel products, services, technologies, or business models that yield positive outcomes for the environment, society, and the economy. The Chemours Company, a US-based chemical company, exemplifies this trend by launching industry-grade environmental process innovation for the manufacture of Advanced Polymer Architecture (APA)-grade Viton fluoroelastomers. This sustainable process innovation enables the creation of the full Viton fluoroelastomer portfolio, contributing to various industries, including transportation, electronics, industrial production, and oil and gas.

In March 2022, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, a U.S.-based company specializing in elastomer and thermoplastic solutions, acquired Primasil Silicones Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will allow Primasil's proprietary silicone expertise to enhance MRP's materials science-driven Innovation Center. Primasil Silicones Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of silicone rubber compounds and other silicone products, including performance elastomers.

Major companies operating in the performance elastomers market include Du Pont de Nemours, Arlanxeo, Zeon Chemicals LP, Solvay S.A, Dow Corning Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials Inc, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, LANXESS AG, Huntsman Corporation, Covestro AG, ExxonMobil Chemical, BASF SE, LG Chem Ltd, Kuraray Co, Sumitomo Chemical Co, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, JSR Corporation, Arkema S, Evonik Industries AG, Cabot Corporation, Trinseo LLC, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co, Teknor Apex Company, RTP Company, PolyOne Corporation

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the performance elastomers market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the performance elastomers market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the performance elastomers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

The performance elastomer market consists of sales of fluoroelastomers such as fluorocarbons, perfluoroelastomers and fluorosilicone elastomers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Performance Elastomers Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on performance elastomers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Nitrile-Based Elastomers; Fluoroelastomer; Silicone Elastomers; Other Types
• 2) By End-Use Industry: Automotive And Transportation; Healthcare; Industrial Machinery; Building And Construction; Electrical And Electronics; Other End-Use Industry
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Nitrile-Based Elastomers: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR); Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR)
• 2) By Fluoroelastomer: Fluorocarbon Elastomers (FKM); Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM)
• 3) By Silicone Elastomers: Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Silicone; High-Temperature Vulcanizing (HTV) Silicone; Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
• 4) By Other Types: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE); Polyurethane Elastomers (PU); Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
• Companies Mentioned: Du Pont de Nemours; Arlanxeo; Zeon Chemicals LP; Solvay S.A; Dow Corning Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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