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全球汽车弹性体市场 - 2023-2030

Global Automotive Elastomers Market - 2023-2030

出版日期: 2023年09月27日 | 出版商:

DataM Intelligence | 英文 181 Pages | 商品交期: 约2个工作天内

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概述

全球汽车弹性体市场2022年达到325亿美元，预计2030年将达到514亿美元，2023-2030年预测期间复合年增长率为5.3%。

汽车弹性体用于製造高性能车辆以减轻其总重量。由于其耐用性、抗衝击性、重量轻、柔软、导热性提高和车辆安全性提高，弹性体被用于汽车中。弹性体材料用于汽车的内部和外部，因为它们重量轻并且可以提高燃油效率。

例子包括热塑性聚烯烃、热塑性共聚酯、苯乙烯嵌段共聚物等。由于其能够降低排放、提高安全性并具有更好的涂漆性，它们经常被用于汽车行业。因此，预计可回收橡胶弹性体的更多使用（约占市场的 40%）将刺激汽车弹性体市场的成长。

由于其广泛的变化和独特的性能，热塑性弹性体占全球汽车生产所用材料的 40% 以上。这些材料可用于从涂层到保险桿、内饰和密封部件等各种用途。如今，汽车中大约有 30,000 个零件由塑胶製成。因此，汽车弹性体市场显着扩大，并且预计将继续如此。

动力学

对性能增强材料的需求不断增长

汽车产业约占全球GDP的3%，在中国和印度等发展中国家这一比例更高，该产业占GDP的7%。在欧洲，轻型商用车产量从2018年的2,249,348辆成长0.2%至2019年的2,254,153辆。随着汽车产业的扩张，预计汽车弹性体的需求将增加，这将提振市场。

汽车弹性体用于乘用车内的后视镜垫圈和软触仪表板。它们在户外用于侧壁、基胎和其他东西。由于弹性体具有许多特性，包括降低噪音、增强性能、增强安全性、提高车内空气品质、提高舒适度和经济性，预计汽车弹性体的市场将会扩大。

热塑性共聚酯、热塑性聚烯烃、苯乙烯嵌段共聚物和热塑性聚氨酯等汽车弹性体经常用于汽车中，以减轻重量、提高安全性并提供卓越的耐用性。汽车弹性体用于引擎室和内部之间的隔间的声音管理。

澳洲统计局报告称，2020 年澳洲新乘用车、SUV 和商用车销量为 180 万辆，较 2019 年增长 0.9%。国际马达车辆製造商组织 (OICA) 报告称，2018 年，轻型汽车产量亚太地区商用车成长10.2%。随着汽车产业的扩张，汽车弹性体的需求预计将增加，这将提振市场。

弹性体在汽车产业的优势

在汽车领域，弹性体经常用于密封和垫片应用。它们提供可靠的密封，防止液体、气体和其他物质洩漏。例如，引擎、变速箱、燃油系统以及门窗密封件等各种部件中使用的垫圈和 O 形圈。要求减少污染、提高车辆效率和乘客安全的政府法规也促进了汽车弹性体的广泛采用和需求。在汽车应用中，采用弹性体来最大限度地减少振动和噪音。

例如，弹性体安装座可防止风扇将振动传递到周围结构。用于製造挡风玻璃刮水器的弹性体可以有效贴合挡风玻璃的形状，确保有效去除水和碎片。随着人们对其优势的认识不断增强，各类汽车弹性体的市场预计将扩大，这些优势包括降低噪音、控制排放、增强性能和提高汽车环境的安全性。

原物料价格波动

原油是合成橡胶（一种石油基单体）等汽车弹性体的来源。因此，石油价格的变化将对汽车弹性体市场产生不利影响。根据美国能源资讯署（EIA）预测，原油价格将从2019年的每桶64.34美元下降至2020年的每桶41.69美元。

通常，汽车行业的利润率很小。随着弹性体价格上涨，製造商可能很难维持预期的利润率，特别是如果他们因竞争压力而无法将更高的成本转移给消费者，这可能会阻碍市场成长。

消费者对价格变动很敏感。供应商连接必须可靠且持续，汽车製造商才能成功。这些联繫可能会因频繁的价格变化而紧张，这也可能使企业难以建立值得信赖的供应链。价格波动可能会导致资源和注意力从旨在增强弹性体特性或创造更实惠的替代品的研发项目上转移。

严格的环境法规

对汽车弹性体市场实施的严格环境法规对其扩张构成了重大障碍。这些法规是出于减少汽车工业对生态影响的迫切需求而製定的，其中包括管理弹性体材料的成分和製造程序的严格标准。虽然这些法规对于环境保护至关重要，但它们给弹性体製造商带来了相当大的挑战。

此外，弹性体废弃物的处理是另一个受到严格法规影响的领域。报废轮胎是弹性体废弃物的重要来源，由于其生态影响而受到越来越多的审查。世界各地的政府和环境机构都推出了旨在激励轮胎回收和负责任处置实践的法规。例如，欧盟制定了轮胎回收和轮胎材料回收的雄心勃勃的目标，最终目标是在2030年实现100%的轮胎回收率。

这些法规导致处置成本上升，并需要开发脱硫和热解等创新回收方法，旨在从弹性体中回收有价值的材料。虽然这些方法代表了环保实践，但它们需要大量的研发投资，这因素可能会减缓汽车弹性体市场的扩张。

Overview

Global Automotive Elastomers Market reached US$ 32.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 51.4 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Automotive elastomers are utilized in the manufacture of high-performance vehicles to lighten their total weight. Due to their durability, impact resistance, low weight, softness, improved thermal conductivity and increased vehicle safety, elastomers are utilized in automobile vehicles. Elastomer materials are utilized in both the interior and outside of automobiles because they are lightweight and increase fuel efficiency.

Examples include thermoplastic polyolefins, thermoplastic copolyesters, styrene block copolymers and others. They are frequently employed in the automotive industry as a result of their capacity to lower emissions, improve safety and have better paintability. Consequently, it is anticipated that more use (about 40% of the market) of recyclable rubber elastomers will spur automotive elastomers market growth.

Due to their wide range of variations and unique properties, thermoplastic elastomers account for over 40% of the materials used in the production of automobiles worldwide. These materials are utilized for everything from coatings to bumpers, upholstery and sealing components. Approximately 30,000 of the parts in cars nowadays are composed of plastic. As a result, the automotive elastomers market has expanded significantly and is predicted to continue to do so.

Dynamics

Rising Demand for Performance Enhanced Materials

Around 3% of the global GDP is contributed by the automotive industry, with a higher percentage in developing nations like China and India, where the sector accounts for 7% of GDP. In Europe, the output of light commercial vehicles climbed by 0.2% from 2,249,348 in 2018 to 2,254,153 in 2019. The demand for automotive elastomers is anticipated to rise as the automotive sector expands, which will boost the market.

Automotive elastomers are utilized for side mirror gaskets and soft-touch instrument panels inside passenger cars. They are used outdoors for sidewalls, base tires and other things. Due to a number of elastomer characteristics, including as noise reduction, performance enhancement, safety enhancement, enhanced interior air quality, increased comfort and affordability, it is projected that the market for automotive elastomers would expand.

Automotive elastomers such thermoplastic copolyesters, thermoplastic polyolefins, styrene block copolymers and thermoplastic polyurethane are frequently used in automobiles to reduce weight, increase safety and give remarkable durability. Automotive elastomers are utilized for sound management at the partition between the engine compartment and the interior.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 1.8 Million new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in Australia in 2020, a 0.9% rise over 2019. The International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) reports that in 2018, the output of light commercial vehicles in the APAC region climbed by 10.2%. The demand for automotive elastomers is anticipated to rise as the automotive sector expands, which will boost the market.

Advantages associated with Elastomers in the Automotive Industry

In the automotive sector, elastomers are frequently utilized in sealing and gasketing applications. They offer reliable seals that keep liquids, gases and other things from leaking. Examples include the gaskets and O-rings used in various components like engines, transmissions and fuel systems as well as door and window seals. Government regulations mandating pollution reduction, enhanced vehicle efficiency and passenger safety have also contributed to the widespread adoption and demand for automotive elastomers. In automotive applications, elastomers are employed to minimize vibration and noise.

For example, elastomer mounts prevent fans from transmitting vibrations to surrounding structures. Elastomers, used in the manufacturing of windshield wipers, effectively conform to the windscreen's shape, ensuring efficient water and debris removal. The market for various types of automotive elastomers is anticipated to expand as awareness grows regarding their benefits, which encompass noise reduction, emissions control, enhanced performance and improved safety in automotive settings.

Price Volatility for Raw Materials

Crude oil is the source of automotive elastomers like synthetic rubber (a petroleum-based monomer). The variation in oil prices will consequently have a detrimental effect on the market for automotive elastomers. According to projections from the American Energy Information Administration (EIA), the price of crude oil decreased from US$ 64.34 per barrel in 2019 to US$ 41.69 per barrel in 2020.

Typically, the profit margins for the automotive industry are small. Manufacturers might have a hard time maintaining their intended profit margins as elastomer prices rise, especially if they can't transfer the higher costs onto consumers because of pressure from the competition, which could impede market growth.

Consumers are sensitive to price changes. Supplier connections must be reliable and constant in order for automotive manufacturers to succeed. These connections may be strained by frequent price changes, which can also make it challenging for businesses to build trustworthy supply chains. Price fluctuation could take resources and focus away from research and development projects targeted at enhancing elastomer characteristics or creating more affordable substitutes.

Stringent Environmental Regulations

The stringent environmental regulations imposed on the automotive elastomers market act as a significant hindrance to its expansion. These regulations, driven by the imperative to curtail the automotive industry's ecological impact, encompass stringent standards governing the composition and manufacturing procedures of elastomeric materials. While these regulations are pivotal for environmental protection, they present considerable challenges to elastomer manufacturers.

Moreover, the disposal of elastomeric waste is another area significantly influenced by strict regulations. End-of-life tires, a substantial source of elastomeric waste, have come under increased scrutiny due to their ecological ramifications. Governments and environmental agencies worldwide have introduced regulations designed to incentivize tire recycling and responsible disposal practices. For instance, the European Union has set ambitious targets for tire recycling and the reclamation of materials from tires, with the ultimate objective of achieving a 100% tire recycling rate by 2030.

These regulations result in escalated disposal costs and necessitate the development of innovative recycling methods like devulcanization and pyrolysis, aimed at recovering valuable materials from elastomers. While these approaches represent environmentally conscientious practices, they require considerable investments in research and development, a factor that can decelerate the expansion of the automotive elastomers market.

Segment Analysis

The global automotive elastomers market is segmented based on type, vehicle, application and region.

Rising Demand For Automotive Elastomers in Non-Tire Application

The non-tire segment held the largest automotive elastomers market share of 51.5% in 2022 in the automotive elastomers market analysis report. The growth is due to the employment of elastomers in the interior and exterior expertise of automobile vehicles, including thermoplastic copolyesters, thermoplastic polyolefins, styrene block copolymers and others.

Due to their strength-to-weight ratios, sound-absorbing qualities and excellent viscoelasticity, elastomers are commonly employed in automobiles. Automotive elastomers are used in many different applications, such as seat covers, radiator hoses, bumper guards and under the hood, owing to their excellent abrasion-resistant properties. These materials are used in instrument panels, car seat covers because they are lightweight and fuel-efficient.

The market for automotive elastomers is expected to rise as a result of the benefits described above. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), passenger vehicle sales in India increased from 2,79,365 units in November 2019 to 2,91,001 units in November 2020.

Geographical Penetration

Presence of Key Players and Severe Pollution Regulations of Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific automotive elastomers market held the largest market share of 38.3% in 2022 in the automotive elastomers market analysis. The growth can be linked to the region's expanding automotive market, where the main future producers of automotive elastomers will likely be China and Japan, among others. Due to rising auto manufacturing, these nations are also predicted to hold the greatest market share for automotive elastomers.

The market for automotive elastomers is also predicted to be driven by severe pollution regulations and an increase in the usage of light automobiles. Additionally, India's automobile sector is expanding. The nation saw a substantial increase in the production of passenger cars. For instance, the number of passenger vehicles produced in FY 2021-2022 increased by 19% from FY 2020-21 to 3,650,698. These characteristics suggest that the region will lead the market.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players include LG Chem Ltd., BASF SE, ExxonMobil Corporation, Lanxess AG, Zeon Corporation, Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Dow, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) and Avient Corp.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The market declined as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the pandemic compelled governments to lock down international borders and temporarily restrict trade and businesses. The regions under lockdown have suffered a considerable loss of revenue and business as a result of the closure of manufacturing facilities, as well as fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials.

Since the demand for automotive elastomers depends on the demand and sales of the automotive industry, the disruption in global supply chains had a negative impact on product sales, delivery schedules and manufacturing. This caused a significant decline in automotive sales. Over the projected period, the market is anticipated to quickly recover and return to its pre-COVID levels.

Russia- Ukraine War Impact

The Russo-Ukrainian war caused significant disruptions throughout the automotive elastomers' value chain and forced OEMs and suppliers to postpone or halt business with Russia. As a result of a shortage of parts from suppliers based in Ukraine, several OEMs in Europe and Eastern Europe have stopped or reduced their production. The immediate effects of this crisis include a production halt and a lack of auto parts.

The crude oil imports and exports were abrupted. Due to the scarcity of these energy sources in European nations, the invasion of Ukraine had an impact on the world's energy markets, notably those in Europe. Therefore, by extension, Europe is likewise Russia's primary source of income and the European Union recognizes its reliance on Russia's hydrocarbon industry.

Scope

By Type

Thermoset Elastomers
- Natural Rubber
- Synthetic Rubber
- Polyisoprene
- Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
- Polybutadiene
- Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
- Others

Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Polyolefin
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
- Styrene block copolymer
- Copolyester Ether
- Thermoplastic polyamide
- Others

By Vehicle

Passenger Cars
Light Commercial Vehicles
Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles

By Application

Tire
Non-tire

Interior
- Airbags
- Hoses
- Breaks & Suspensions
- Door Panels
- Conveyor Belts
- Soft Touch Panels
- Others

Exterior
- Front Body Panel
- Bumpers
- Window Shields
- Others
- Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico

Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe

South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America

Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

On May 2, 2023, the Bornewables line of Queo, a selection of plastomers and elastomers based on renewable feedstock, was introduced by Borealis. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) of Borealis' production facility for the QueoTM range, located in Geleen, the Netherlands, is described after the introduction.
On July 31, 2023, the addition of two reSound REC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) with recycled content was announced by Avient Corporation. The new grades for car interior applications are designed with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, providing a more environmentally friendly TPE choice with performance on par with conventional TPEs.
On February 13, 2020, a new type of high heat- and oil-resistant acrylic elastomer was introduced by Japanese rubber manufacturer Denka Corp., specifically for automotive applications. The new Denka ER grade, intended for use in automotive hoses and gaskets, is resistant to high temperatures of up to 190° C.

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Target Audience: 2023

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1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2. Definition and Overview

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Snippet By Type
3.2. Snippet By Vehicle
3.3. Snippet By Application
3.4. Snippet by Region

4. Dynamics

4.1. Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1. Drivers
  - 4.1.1.1. Rising Demand for Performance Enhanced Materials
  - 4.1.1.2. Advantages associated with Elastomers in the Automotive Industry
- 4.1.2. Restraints
  - 4.1.2.1. Price Volatility for Raw Materials
  - 4.1.2.2. Stringent Environmental Regulations
- 4.1.3. Opportunity
- 4.1.4. Impact Analysis

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis

6. COVID-19 Analysis

6.1. Analysis of COVID-19
- 6.1.1. Scenario Before COVID
- 6.1.2. Scenario During COVID
- 6.1.3. Scenario Post COVID
6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5. Manufacturers' Strategic Initiatives
6.6. Conclusion

7. By Type

7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
7.2. Thermoset Elastomers
- 7.2.1. Introduction
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
- 7.2.3. Natural Rubber
- 7.2.4. Synthetic Rubber
- 7.2.5. Polyisoprene
- 7.2.6. Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
- 7.2.7. Polybutadiene
- 7.2.8. Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
- 7.2.9. Others
7.3. Thermoplastic Elastomers
- 7.3.1. Thermoplastic Polyolefin
- 7.3.2. Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- 7.3.3. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
- 7.3.4. Styrene block copolymer
- 7.3.5. Copolyester Ether
- 7.3.6. Thermoplastic polyamide
- 7.3.7. Others

8. By Vehicle

8.1. Introduction
- 8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Vehicle
8.2. Passenger Cars*
- 8.2.1. Introduction
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3. Light Commercial Vehicles
8.4. Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles

9. By Application

9.1. Introduction
- 9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
9.2. Tire*
- 9.2.1. Introduction
- 9.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
9.3. Non-Tire
- 9.3.1. Interior
  - 9.3.1.1. Airbags
  - 9.3.1.2. Hoses
  - 9.3.1.3. Breaks & Suspensions
  - 9.3.1.4. Door Panels
  - 9.3.1.5. Conveyor Belts
  - 9.3.1.6. Soft Touch Panels
  - 9.3.1.7. Others
- 9.3.2. Exterior
  - 9.3.2.1. Front Body Panel
  - 9.3.2.2. Bumpers
  - 9.3.2.3. Window Shields
  - 9.3.2.4. Others
9.4. Others

10. By Region

10.1. Introduction
- 10.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 10.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
10.2. North America
- 10.2.1. Introduction
- 10.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 10.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 10.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.2.6.1. U.S.
  - 10.2.6.2. Canada
  - 10.2.6.3. Mexico
10.3. Europe
- 10.3.1. Introduction
- 10.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 10.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 10.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.3.6.1. Germany
  - 10.3.6.2. UK
  - 10.3.6.3. France
  - 10.3.6.4. Italy
  - 10.3.6.5. Russia
  - 10.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
10.4. South America
- 10.4.1. Introduction
- 10.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 10.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 10.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.4.6.1. Brazil
  - 10.4.6.2. Argentina
  - 10.4.6.3. Rest of South America
10.5. Asia-Pacific
- 10.5.1. Introduction
- 10.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 10.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application
- 10.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 10.5.6.1. China
  - 10.5.6.2. India
  - 10.5.6.3. Japan
  - 10.5.6.4. Australia
  - 10.5.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.6. Middle East and Africa
- 10.6.1. Introduction
- 10.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 10.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Type
- 10.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Vehicle
- 10.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Application

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1. Competitive Scenario
11.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
11.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

12. Company Profiles

12.1. LG Chem Ltd.*
- 12.1.1. Company Overview
- 12.1.2. Type Portfolio and Description
- 12.1.3. Financial Overview
- 12.1.4. Recent Developments
12.2. BASF SE
12.3. ExxonMobil Corporation
12.4. Lanxess AG
12.5. Zeon Corporation
12.6. Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
12.7. Dow
12.8. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
12.9. SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
12.10. Avient Corp.

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