Global Polyurethane Elastomers Market (2014 – 2020)

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Global Polyurethane Elastomers Market (2014 – 2020) 

By product Type (Thermoplastic elastomers, thermosetting elastomers); by 

Application Type (Automotive industry, electrical appliances, footwear, construction, 

others) and By Geography



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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1. Global Polyurethane Elastomer – Market Overview 

2. Executive Summary 

3. Global Polyurethane Elastomer – Market Landscape 

3.1. Market Share Analysis 

3.2. Comparative Analysis 

3.2.1. Product Benchmarking 

3.2.2. End user profiling 

3.2.3. Top 5 Financials Analysis 

4. Global Polyurethane Elastomer – Market Forces 

4.1. Market Drivers 

4.2. Market Constraints 

4.3. Market Challenges 

4.4. Attractiveness of the Polyurethane Elastomer Industry 

4.4.1. Power of Suppliers 

4.4.2. Power of Customers 

4.4.3. Threat of New entrants 

4.4.4. Threat of Substitution 

4.4.5. Degree of Competition 

5. Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market – Strategic Analysis 

5.1. Value Chain Analysis 

5.2. Pricing Analysis 

5.3. Opportunities Analysis 

5.4. Product/Market Life Cycle Analysis 

5.5. Suppliers and Distributors



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6. Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market – By Product Type 

6.1. Thermoplastic Elastomers 

6.1.1. Polyamide (Nylon) 

6.1.2. Polymethyl methacrylate 

6.1.3. Polypropylene 

6.1.4. Polystyrene 

6.1.5. Low density polythene 

6.1.6. High density polythene 

6.2. Thermosetting Elastomers 

6.2.1. Latex 

6.2.2. Nitrile 

6.2.3. Milliable polyurethane 

6.2.4. Silicone 

6.2.5. Butyl 

6.2.6. Neoprene 

7. Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market – By Application 

7.1. Automotive Industry 

7.2. Construction 

7.3. Packaging 

7.4. Furniture and Interiors 

7.5. Footwear 

7.6. Electronics and Appliances 

7.7. Others (Textile, Medical, Mining ) 

8. Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market -Geographic Analysis 

8.1. Introduction



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8.2. Americas 

8.2.1. North America 

8.2.2. Brazil 

8.2.3. Argentina 

8.2.4. Mexico 

8.2.5. Others 

8.3. Europe 

8.3.1. UK 

8.3.2. France 

8.3.3. Germany 

8.3.4. Italy 

8.3.5. Others 

8.4. APAC 

8.4.1. China 

8.4.2. India 

8.4.3. Japan 

8.4.4. Australia 

8.4.5. Others 

8.5. ROW 

9. Market Entropy 

9.1. New Product Launches 

9.2. M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships 

10. Investment Opportunities – Analysis by Target companies/customers, Capital Investments, 

ROI, Payback Period and Source of Funds. 

11. Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, SWOT Analysis, Developments, Product Portfolio) 

11.1. BASF SE



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11.2. Bayer Material Science AG 

11.3. Chemtura Corporation 

11.4. Chematur International AB 

11.5. COIM S.P.A 

11.6. DuPont DE Nemours and Company 

11.7. Fxi-Foamex Innovations 

11.8. Hebei Cangzhou Dahua Group co. Ltd 

11.9. Huntsman Corporation 

11.10. Mitsui Chemicals Inc. 

11.11. Fulflex, Inc. 

11.12. Fabreeka International, Inc 

11.13. Gardico, Inc. 

11.14. Dow Chemical Company 

11.15. Nippon Polyurethane Industry co. Ltd. 

11.16. Trelleborg AG 

11.17. Woodbridge Foam Corporation 

11.18. Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes co. Ltd 

11.19. Recticel SA 

11.20. Northstar Polymers, LLC 

12. Appendix 

12.1. Abbreviations 

12.2. Sources 

12.3. Research Methodology 

12.4. Bibliography 

12.5. Compilation of Expert Insights

12.6. Disclaimer 



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LIST OF TABLES 

Table 1 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market – Pricing Analysis ($) 

Table 2 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 3 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 4 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 5 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 6 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 7 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 8 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 9 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 10 Global Polyamide (Nylon) Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 11 Global Polyamide (Nylon) Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 12 Global Polymethyl methacrylate Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 13 Global Polymethyl methacrylate Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo 

tons) 

Table 14 Global Polypropylene Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 15 Global Polypropylene Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 16 Global Polystyrene Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 17 Global Polystyrene Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 18 Global Low density polythene Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 19 Global Low density polythene Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 20 Global High density polythene Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 21 Global High density polythene Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 22 Global Thermosetting Elastomers Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 23 Global Thermosetting Elastomers Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo 

tons) 

Table 24 Global Latex Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 25 Global Latex Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 26 Global Nitrile Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 27 Global Nitrile Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 28 Global Milliable polyurethane Market Revenue, 2014-2020 ($M)



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Table 29 Global Milliable polyurethane Market Volume, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 30 Global Silicone Market Revenue, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 31 Global Silicone Market Volume, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 32 Global Butyl Market Revenue, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 33 Global Butyl Market Volume, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 34 Global Neoprene Market Revenue, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 35 Global Neoprene Market Volume, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 36 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 37 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 38 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 39 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 40 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 41 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 42 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 43 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 44 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 45 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 46 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 47 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 48 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 49 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 50 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 51 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 52 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 53 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 54 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Type, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 55 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Type, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 56 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Application, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 57 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons)



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Table 58 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Revenue, By Country, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 59 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Volume, By Country, 2014-2020 (Kilo Tons) 

Table 60 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 61 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (Kilo 

Tons) 

Table 62 Global Polyamide (Nylon) Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 63 Global Polyamide (Nylon) Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 64 Global Polymethyl methacrylate Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 65 Global Polymethyl methacrylate Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo 

tons) 

Table 66 Global Polypropylene Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 67 Global Polypropylene Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 68 Global Polystyrene Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 69 Global Polystyrene Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 70 Global Low density polythene Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 71 Global Low density polythene Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 72 Global High density polythene Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 73 Global High density polythene Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 74 Global Thermosetting Elastomers Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 75 Global Thermosetting Elastomers Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo 

tons) 

Table 76 Global Latex Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 77 Global Latex Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 78 Global Nitrile Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 79 Global Nitrile Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 80 Global Milliable polyurethane Market Revenue, By Geography,2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 81 Global Milliable polyurethane Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 82 Global Silicone Market Revenue, By Geography,2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 83 Global Silicone Market Volume, By Geography, 2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 84 Global Butyl Market Revenue, By Geography ,2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 85 Global Butyl Market Volume, By Geography,2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 86 Global Neoprene Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014-2020 ($M) 

Table 87 Global Neoprene Market Volume, By Geography,2014-2020 (kilo tons) 

Table 88 M&A, Product Launches, 2010-2015



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LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure1 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market, By Geography, 2014 - 2020 ($M) 

Figure2 Segmentation of Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market 

Figure3 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Competitive Share Analysis, 2014(%) 

Figure4 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Type, 2014 (%) 

Figure5 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Application, 2014 (%) 

Figure6 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Geography, 2014 (%) 

Figure7 Americas Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Country, 2014 (%) 

Figure8 Europe Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Country, 2014 (%) 

Figure9 APAC Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Country, 2014 (%) 

Figure10 RoW Polyurethane Elastomer Market Share, By Country, 2014 (%) 

Figure11 Global Polyurethane Elastomer Market Recent Developments, By Year, 2012-2015



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1. GLOBAL POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER – MARKET 

OVERVIEW 

1.1. SCOPE 

Polyurethane Elastomers are one of the most versatile polymers in today’s market whose 

performance and characteristics are designed in a way such that it can meet certain technical 

demands in the sector of elastomers. They have peculiar characteristics like excellent mechanical 

properties, good elastic and transparency characteristics, and resistance towards abrasion, light, 

ozone, to oxidation and atmospheric agents. Polyurethane elastomers are based on two classes – 

poly addition of diol-ester (AU) or diol-ethers (EU) with diisocyanate. The study includes the 

demand of this particular market on a global and regional scale for a six year period of 2014- 

2020, both in terms of volume(kilo tons) and revenue($ million). 

MDI (Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and TDI (Toulene diisocyanate) are used as primary raw 

materials for polyurethanes. This study gives detailed information about the product value chain 

right from the beginning which includes raw materials till end-use. The market is evaluated based 

on the key attributes such as the power in the hands of producers and consumers, analysis on the 

degree of competition, and threats from substitutes and new entrants. 

This report provides a detailed forecast over major geographic regions like North America, 

Europe, Asia- Pacific and rest of the world that include key growth in regions such as Brazil. 

Some of the leading market participants which dominate the polyurethane elastomers industry 

are Dow chemicals, BASF SE, Bayer Material Science AG, Huntsman Corp, Dow Chemicals 

Company, Mitsui Chemicals Inc. and others. 

1.2. STAKEHOLDERS 

The following are the key stakeholders in the Global Polyurethane Elastomers Market. 

• Manufacturers of textiles 

• Raw material suppliers 

• Importers and exporters of chemicals 

• Service providers 

• Distributors 

• Machinery and Instrument suppliers 

• Public and private testing laboratories 

• Mixers and Millers



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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Polyurethane elastomers can be processed on extrusion as well as injection, blow and 

compression molding equipment’s. Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States dominate the 

polyurethane market contributing around 95% of the global market. China is the largest market 

in Asia Pacific and one of the leading countries in terms of production and consumption of 

polyurethane elastomers. It accounted for over 25% of the global market and over 50% of the 

Asia Pacific market in 2012 which makes Asia Pacific the leading and the fastest soaring market 

estimated to grow with a CAGR of 6% in the years 2014-2020. As a whole, the polyurethane 

market is expected to cross $73 billion by 2020. 

The global market is projected to reach 9.5 million tons by the year 2015 driven by active 

demand from construction, furniture and automotive markets. 

SAMPLE TABLE: GLOBAL POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER MARKET REVENUE, 

BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2014 – 2020 ($M) 

Product Type 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 CAGR 

% 

(2015- 

2020) 

Thermosetting 

xx xx xx xx Xx xx xx Xx 

elastomer 

Thermoplastic elastomer xx xx xx xx Xx xx xx Xx 

Total xx xx xx xx Xx xx xx Xx 

Source: IndustryARC Analysis, Expert Interviews 

Thermosetting elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers are the two types of the PU elastomers 

of which thermosetting hold the largest market share of around 75%. Apart from its outstanding 

toughness, durability and processing ease PU elastomer is a versatile performer that bridges the 

gap between rubber and plastics.



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GLOBAL CONSUMPTION OF POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS, BY COUNTRY IN 

2014 (%) 

china 

europe 

united states 

middle east/africa 

other asia 

korea 

taiwan 

central/south america 

eastern europe 

mexico 

Source: IndustryARC Analysis 

The major producing and consuming regions in the polyurethane elastomers market are China, 

Europe and the United States. Also, it is assumed that Asia Pacific will continue to dominate the 

industry in the years 2014-2020. Over one-third of the global application of PU elastomers is the 

production of footwear followed by the furniture and interiors and the automotive industry.



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KEY MARKET INSIGHTS 

• Asia Pacific is the largest producer as well as a consumer of the polyurethane market 

growing with a CAGR of 6% in the years 2014-2020 

• The global PU market demand is expected to reach 22,060 kilo tons by 2020 and with a 

growing CAGR of 5% from 2014-2020 

• China is a major regional global market producer and consumer accounting for over 25% 

of the total regional demand in the year 2013 

• US was the dominating region of PU elastomer in North America and accounted over 

80% of the global PU market in the year 2013 

• Automotive applications are expected to be the most demand causing segment of 

Polyurethane elastomers growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2014-2020 

• The demand for PU elastomers in electronic appliances is expected to grow at a CAGR 

of 8% till 2020



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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

The quantitative and qualitative data collected for the global polyurethane elastomer market 

report is from a combination of secondary and primary sources. Research interviews were 

conducted with senior executives and/or managers of leading global polyurethane elastomer 

solution providers. These Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) were then provided a questionnaire 

to gather quantitative and qualitative inputs on their operations, performance, strategies and 

views on the overall market, including key developments and technology trends. Data from 

interviews is consolidated, checked for consistency and accuracy, and the final market 

numbers are again validated by experts. The global market was split by products, services and 

geography based on different factors like primary and secondary sources, understanding of 

the number of companies operating in each segment and also KOL insights. 

We have used various secondary sources such as directories, articles, white papers, 

newsletters, annual reports and paid databases such as OneSource, Hoovers and Factiva to 

identify and collect information for extensive technical and commercial study of the global 

polyurethane elastomers market. 

The key players in the market and its value chain were identified through secondary research 

and their market opinions were also gathered in a similar way through telephonic interviews 

and questionnaires. We have also studied the annual reports of these top market players. 

Interviews with key opinion leaders such as directors, managers, and marketing personnel 

were used extensively in understanding the need and emergence of global polyurethane 

elastomer market. 

The following secondary sources were also used in the production of report and in 

triangulation of data points.



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THE ARC ADVANTAGE 

An analytical model lies at the core of our process, ensuring logical consistency 

throughout our research. We complement the model with secondary data and 

interviews with industry experts to reflect the latest trends. With our final expert 

validation, we provide you with only the most accurate and actionable intelligence. 

THE ARC PROCESS 

Analytical 

Method 

Base Method 

Consolidation 

Method 

Delphi 

Verification 

1. Granular 

breakdown of 

drivers into 

factors 

2. Validate all 

factors in terms 

of their present 

impact on the 

market 

3. Assign weights 

to these factors in 

terms of their 

relevance and 

impact on the 

market 

1. Get a topdown 

estimate of 

the market 

2. Follow it up 

with a bottom-up 

estimate of the 

market 

3. Check 

forconsistency 

and new growth 

factors that are 

relevant over the 

next 10 Years 

1. Granular 

breakdown of 

drivers into 

factors 

2. Validate all 

factors in terms 

of their present 

impact on the 

market. 

3. Assign weights 

to these factors in 

terms of their 

relevance and 

impact on the 

market. 

1. Verify the 

findings of the 

model with 

experts from 

across the value 

chain 

2. Verify the 

findings with 

players across 

small and large 

enterprises 

3. Tweak the 

model and add 

new factors 

4. Build the 

Analytical Model 

4. Build the Base 

model 

4. Build the 

Consolidated 

Model 

4. Finalize the 

ARC Model 

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