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到 2030 年轮胎回收下游产品的市场预测:按产品、类型、回收技术、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析

Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Rubber Mulch, Rubber Powder and Other Products), Type (Passenger Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle and Other Types), Recycling Technique, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,2024 年全球轮胎回收下游产品市场规模为 45.7 亿美元,预计在预测期内复合年增长率为 3.7%,到 2030 年将达到 56.9 亿美元。

轮胎回收下游产品是指由回收轮胎经过初步回收过程后製成的各种材料和产品。这些产品的应用范围广泛,例如用于道路建设、操场表面、田径跑道的橡胶沥青,甚至是垫子和地板等模製产品。此外,回收的轮胎橡胶还可转化为环保建筑材料、隔热材料、汽车零件等创新材料。

对永续材料的需求不断增长

由于环保意识和法规的提高,对永续材料的需求不断增加,这是轮胎回收下游产品市场的主要驱动力。消费者和企业正在寻找环保的替代品,而轮胎回收产品则透过重复利用废弃材料来满足这一需求。从橡胶沥青到运动路面,这些下游产品提供耐用性和性能,同时减少碳排放。此外,随着传统资源变得稀缺,人们越来越重视材料的回收和再利用,推动了该细分市场的进一步成长。

技术限制

轮胎回收的技术限制限制了回收材料的品质和多样性,进而影响下游产品市场。低效率的分类和加工方法、无法完全去除污染物以及将再生橡胶转化为高价值产品的限制等挑战限制了市场的成长。例如,过时的回收技术可能会产生不适合高端应用的低等级材料,从而限制市场需求和盈利。此外,缺乏创新技术,难以开拓高付加的新产品,阻碍了市场的拓展。

建筑材料

轮胎回收下游产品市场为建材产业提供了广阔的机会。透过轮胎回收,生产橡胶沥青和橡胶粉等创新材料,为传统建筑材料提供了永续的替代品。橡胶沥青可提高道路的耐久性并降低维护成本,而碎橡胶可掺入混凝土中以提高灵活性和弹性。这些回收产品不仅透过将废弃物从垃圾掩埋场转移来减少环境问题,而且还透过具有成本效益的建筑计划解决方案提供经济效益。

品质问题

轮胎回收下游产品市场的品质问题威胁围绕着产品品质不合格或不一致引起的潜在问题。当翻新轮胎用于製造橡胶沥青或游乐场设备表面等下游产品时,品质下降可能会导致安全隐患、性能问题和消费者的负面看法。劣质产品可能不符合行业标准和监管要求,导致製造商承担法律责任和声誉受损。

COVID-19 的影响:

COVID-19大流行对轮胎回收下游产品市场产生了重大影响。由于关门和经济放缓,汽车保有量减少,对胶粉、轮胎燃料等轮胎衍生产品的需求减少。供应链中断和物流挑战进一步加剧了这种情况,阻碍了这些回收材料的生产和分配。然而,人们对永续性的意识也在不断增强,一些行业优先考虑环保替代品,从长远来看,这可能会增加对翻新轮胎产品的需求。

橡胶覆盖领域预计将在预测期内成为最大的

橡胶覆盖物产业的市场成长归因于多种因素。不断提高的环保意识和永续性正在推动对生态友善景观解决方案的需求。由回收轮胎製成的橡胶覆盖物提供了传统木质覆盖物的耐用且长寿命的替代品,使其受到住宅、园林设计师和游乐场开发商的欢迎。此外,政府对废弃物管理和回收的重视也推动了市场的发展,为轮胎回收业提供创新产品和扩张创造了机会。

低温产业预计在预测期内复合年增长率最高

在轮胎回收下游产品市场中,由于利用低温製程生产再生轮胎产品的技术不断扩展,低温产业正在不断成长。低温方法将轮胎冷冻到极低的温度,使橡胶、钢和纤维成分更容易分离,从而更有效地回收。该行业的成长反映了越来越多地采用先进的回收技术来满足永续性目标和监管要求。低温加工具有产品纯度更高和材料性能改善等优点,使其成为轮胎回收行业的热门推动者。

占比最高的地区

近年来,北美轮胎回收下游产品市场经历了显着成长。这种快速成长背后有几个重要因素。对环境问题的日益关注和有关轮胎处理的严格规定正在鼓励采用回收方法。轮胎回收过程中的技术进步提高了效率并提高了下游产品的经济性。此外,消费者对永续实践意识的增强正在推动对再生轮胎产品的需求。此外,北美建设产业和汽车行业正在将再生轮胎材料用于各种应用,进一步推动市场成长。

复合年增长率最高的地区:

由于环保意识的提高和严格的法规,亚太地区的轮胎回收下游产品市场正在经历显着成长。该地区快速的工业化和都市化产生了大量的废弃轮胎,为回收创造了丰富的资源。技术进步使得回收流程更有效率、更具成本效益,使再生轮胎产品在市场上的竞争力日益增强。此外,对循环经济原则的日益关注正在刺激全部区域对轮胎回收基础设施的投资。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 资料分析
    • 资料检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究资讯来源
    • 主要研究资讯来源
    • 二次研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场趋势分析

  • 促进因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 产品分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19 的影响

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争公司之间的敌对关係

第五章全球轮胎回收下游产品市场:依产品

  • 橡胶覆盖物
  • 橡胶粉
  • 轮胎衍生燃料
  • 轮胎衍生骨材
  • 纤维
  • 橡胶粉
  • 其他产品

第六章全球轮胎回收下游产品市场:依类型

  • 大型车辆
  • 小车
  • 其他类型

第七章全球轮胎回收下游产品市场:依回收技术分类

  • 机器
  • 热解
  • 低温
  • 粉碎
  • 水刀加工工艺
  • 其他回收技术

第八章全球轮胎回收下游产品市场:依最终用户分类

  • 纸浆和造纸厂
  • 建筑/基础设施
  • 轮胎和橡胶
  • 钢铁生产厂
  • 化学工业
  • 水泥製造
  • 公共事业锅炉
  • 体育设施和游乐场

第九章全球轮胎回收下游产品市场:按地区

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东/非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲

第10章 主要进展

  • 合约、伙伴关係、协作和合资企业
  • 收购和合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十一章 公司概况

  • Continental AG
  • Emanuel Tire
  • Genan Holding A/S
  • General Electric Company
  • Globarket Tire Recycling
  • Granutech-Saturn Systems Corporation
  • L and S Tire Company
  • Lakin Tires West
  • Lehigh Technologies
  • Probio Energy International
  • Reliable Tire Disposal
  • Scandinavian Enviro Systems
  • West Coast Rubber Recycling
Product Code: SMRC26390

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market is accounted for $4.57 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $5.69 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. Tire recycling downstream products refer to the range of materials and products created from recycled tires after the initial recycling process. These products encompass a diverse array of applications, including rubberized asphalt for road construction, playground surfaces, athletic tracks, and even moulded products like mats and flooring. Additionally, recycled tire rubber can be transformed into innovative materials such as eco-friendly building materials, insulation, and automotive parts.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand for sustainable materials

The growing demand for sustainable materials is a significant driver of the tire recycling downstream products market due to increased environmental consciousness and regulations. Consumers and businesses alike are seeking eco-friendly alternatives, and recycled tire products fit the bill by repurposing discarded materials. These downstream products, ranging from rubberized asphalt to sports surfaces, offer durability and performance while reducing the carbon footprint. Moreover, as traditional resources become scarcer, the emphasis on recycling and repurposing materials intensifies, driving further growth in this market segment.

Restraint:

Technological limitations

Technological limitations in tire recycling affect downstream product markets by constraining the quality and diversity of recycled materials. Challenges like inefficient sorting and processing methods, the inability to fully remove contaminants, and limitations in converting recycled rubber into high-value products restrict market growth. For instance, outdated recycling technologies may yield lower-grade materials unsuitable for premium applications, limiting market demand and profitability. Additionally, the lack of innovative techniques hampers the development of new, value-added products, hindering market expansion.

Opportunity:

Construction materials

The tire recycling downstream products market presents a promising opportunity for the construction materials sector. Through tire recycling, innovative materials like rubberized asphalt and crumb rubber are produced, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials. Rubberized asphalt enhances road durability and reduces maintenance costs, while crumb rubber can be incorporated into concrete to improve flexibility and resilience. These recycled products not only mitigate environmental concerns by diverting waste from landfills but also offer economic advantages through cost-effective solutions for construction projects.

Threat:

Quality concerns

The quality concern threat in the tire recycling downstream products market revolves around the potential issues arising from substandard or inconsistent product quality. When recycled tires are used to create downstream products like rubberized asphalt or playground surfaces, any compromise in quality can lead to safety hazards, performance issues, and negative perceptions among consumers. Inferior-quality products may not meet industry standards or regulatory requirements, resulting in legal liabilities and reputational damage for manufacturers.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the tire recycling downstream products market. With lockdowns and economic slowdowns, there was a decrease in vehicle usage, leading to reduced demand for tire-derived products such as crumb rubber and tire-derived fuel. Supply chain disruptions and logistical challenges further compounded the situation, hindering the production and distribution of these recycled materials. However, there was also a growing awareness of sustainability, prompting some sectors to prioritize eco-friendly alternatives, potentially boosting the demand for recycled tire products in the long term.

The rubber mulch segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Rubber Mulch segment's growth in the market can be attributed to several factors. Increasing environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives have fueled the demand for eco-friendly landscaping solutions. Rubber mulch, made from recycled tires, offers a durable, long-lasting alternative to traditional wood mulch, driving its popularity among homeowners, landscapers, and playground developers. Additionally, governments' emphasis on waste management and recycling further propels the market, creating opportunities for tire recycling industries to innovate and expand their product offerings.

The cryogenic segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

In the tire recycling downstream products market, cryogenic segment is growing due to the expansion of technologies utilizing cryogenic processes to produce recycled tire-derived products. Cryogenic methods involve freezing tires to extremely low temperatures, which facilitates easier separation of rubber, steel, and fiber components, thus enabling more efficient recycling. This segment's growth signifies the increasing adoption of advanced recycling techniques to meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. Cryogenic processing offers advantages like higher product purity and enhanced material properties, driving its popularity in the tire recycling industry.

Region with largest share:

In recent years, North America has witnessed notable growth in the tire recycling downstream products market. This surge can be attributed to several key factors. Increasing environmental concerns and stringent regulations regarding tire disposal have prompted the adoption of recycling practices. Technological advancements in tire recycling processes have enhanced efficiency and made downstream products more economically viable. Additionally, growing consumer awareness about sustainable practices has driven demand for recycled tire products. Moreover, the construction and automotive industries in North America have been embracing recycled tire materials for various applications, further fueling market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia-Pacific region has experienced significant growth in the tire recycling downstream products market due to increasing environmental awareness and stringent regulations that have prompted industries to seek sustainable solutions, driving the demand for recycled tire products. The region's rapid industrialization and urbanization have generated substantial volumes of waste tires, creating a robust supply for recycling. Advancements in technology have enabled more efficient and cost-effective recycling processes, making recycled tire products increasingly competitive in the market. Additionally, the growing emphasis on circular economy principles has spurred investments in tire recycling infrastructure across the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Tire Recycling Downstream Products market include Continental AG, Emanuel Tire, Genan Holding A/S, General Electric Company, Globarket Tire Recycling, Granutech-Saturn Systems Corporation, L and S Tire Company, Lakin Tires West, Lehigh Technologies, Probio Energy International, Reliable Tire Disposal, Scandinavian Enviro Systems and West Coast Rubber Recycling.

Key Developments:

In April 2024, Once-mighty US industrial giant General Electric is now called GE Aerospace. The company on 2 April completed its final planned divestiture, spinning off its energy business Vernova to become a standalone aviation company named GE Aerospace. The milestone marks completion of a transition several years in the making that also involved GE spinning off its healthcare business in January 2023.

In April 2024, Continental has acquired the mold manufacturing specialist EMT Puchov s.r.o. based in Slovakia. All shares of Continental's long-standing supplier were transferred to Continental effective April 2, 2024. The tire manufacturer had entered into a respective agreement with EMT's shareholders, Dynamic Design (Romania) being the majority shareholder. All 107 employees, who have specialist knowledge in mold manufacturing, have been taken on by Continental.

Products Covered:

  • Rubber Mulch
  • Rubber Powder
  • Tire-derived Fuel
  • Tire-derived Aggregates
  • Fiber
  • Steel
  • Crumb Rubber
  • Other Products

Types Covered:

  • Heavy Vehicle
  • Light Vehicle
  • Other Types

Recycling Techniques Covered:

  • Mechanical
  • Pyrolysis
  • Cryogenic
  • Shredding
  • Waterjet Machining Process
  • Other Recycling Techniques

End Users Covered:

  • Pulp & Paper Mills
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Tires & Rubber
  • Steel Production Plants
  • Chemical Industry
  • Cement Manufacturing
  • Utility Boilers
  • Sports Complexes & Playgrounds

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

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  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Rubber Mulch
  • 5.3 Rubber Powder
  • 5.4 Tire-derived Fuel
  • 5.5 Tire-derived Aggregates
  • 5.6 Fiber
  • 5.7 Steel
  • 5.8 Crumb Rubber
  • 5.9 Other Products

6 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market, By Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Heavy Vehicle
  • 6.3 Light Vehicle
  • 6.4 Other Types

7 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market, By Recycling Technique

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Mechanical
  • 7.3 Pyrolysis
  • 7.4 Cryogenic
  • 7.5 Shredding
  • 7.6 Waterjet Machining Process
  • 7.7 Other Recycling Techniques

8 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Pulp & Paper Mills
  • 8.3 Construction & Infrastructure
  • 8.4 Tires & Rubber
  • 8.5 Steel Production Plants
  • 8.6 Chemical Industry
  • 8.7 Cement Manufacturing
  • 8.8 Utility Boilers
  • 8.9 Sports Complexes & Playgrounds

9 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Continental AG
  • 11.2 Emanuel Tire
  • 11.3 Genan Holding A/S
  • 11.4 General Electric Company
  • 11.5 Globarket Tire Recycling
  • 11.6 Granutech-Saturn Systems Corporation
  • 11.7 L and S Tire Company
  • 11.8 Lakin Tires West
  • 11.9 Lehigh Technologies
  • 11.10 Probio Energy International
  • 11.11 Reliable Tire Disposal
  • 11.12 Scandinavian Enviro Systems
  • 11.13 West Coast Rubber Recycling

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Rubber Mulch (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Rubber Powder (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Tire-derived Fuel (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Tire-derived Aggregates (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Fiber (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Steel (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Crumb Rubber (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Other Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Heavy Vehicle (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Light Vehicle (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Recycling Technique (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Mechanical (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Pyrolysis (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Cryogenic (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Shredding (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Waterjet Machining Process (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Other Recycling Techniques (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Pulp & Paper Mills (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Construction & Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Tires & Rubber (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Steel Production Plants (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Chemical Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Cement Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Utility Boilers (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Tire Recycling Downstream Products Market Outlook, By Sports Complexes & Playgrounds (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.