Worldwide demand for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to rise 6.3 percent per year to 5.6 million metric tons in 2015. Gains will represent an acceleration from the 2005-2010 period as motor vehicle production -- the leading outlet for TPEs -- rebounds in the US and Western Europe.

1. World Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) to 2015
Published:September 2011
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Report Summary
World demand to rise 6.3% annually through 2015
Worldwide demand for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to rise
6.3 percent per year to 5.6 million metric tons in 2015. Gains will represent
an acceleration from the 2005-2010 period as motor vehicle production --
the leading outlet for TPEs -- rebounds in the US and Western Europe.
Advances will also be fueled by the rising use of TPEs in the developing
countries of the world, where these materials are continuing to penetrate
new applications. Additionally, TPE demand will benefit from the ongoing
push to reduce motor vehicle weight, particularly as oil prices rise and
automotive fuel economy standards become more stringent. Limiting further
gains, however, will be a high degree of maturity in slower growing markets
such as footwear and asphalt modification.
Asia/Pacific region to remain largest, fastest growing market
The Asia/Pacific region will continue to be the largest and fastest growing
market for TPEs through 2015, accounting for nearly half of world demand.
China, which has become the world' s largest consumer of TPEs, will
continue to see robust growth in demand. Regional gains will also benefit
from nearly double-digit expansion in India and a notable acceleration in the
Japanese market. TPE demand in North America and Western Europe will
see substantial improvement compared to the recession-plagued 2005- 2010
period. Over the long term, however, these regions are expected to account
for an increasingly smaller share of global TPE demand. Other world regions
will enjoy above-average advances in TPE demand through 2015,
particularly Eastern Europe and its expanding automotive production
industry.
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2. Fastest growth to be seen in smaller volume markets
Motor vehicles account for the largest portion of the world Thermoplastic
Elastomers Market, with 30 percent of total demand in 2010. Advances
will be bolstered by a rebound in the TPE-intensive North American and West
European automotive industries through 2015, as well as increased TPE use
in emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil. Consumer goods
markets will see slightly subpar gains, however, as rising use in applications
such as appliances and household items will be countered by the large and
mature footwear market. The fastest growth will be seen in smaller volume
TPE markets, driven primarily by the robust medical products industry, as
well as emerging applications in the packaging market.
POEs, TPVs to be fastest growing product types
Styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) will remain the leading TPE product type
through 2015. However, SBCs will also be the slowest growing TPE product,
limited by a high degree of market saturation in many applications. The
fastest growth is expected for polyolefin elastomers (POEs), a relatively new
TPE product class that is attaining rapid acceptance as a performance
additive for plastics. Strong gains are also forecast for thermoplastic
vulcanizates (TPVs), which are finding new applications in motor vehicle and
consumer product markets. A resurgent motor vehicle industry will bolster
gains for thermoplastic olefins (TPOs), although advances will be restrained
by maturity in applications such as automotive bumper fascia.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
World Economic Overview
Recent Historical Trends
World Economic Outlook
World Demographic Overview
World Consumer Spending Patterns
World Manufacturing Overview
World Motor Vehicle Production Outlook
World Construction Overview
Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand/GDP Relationship

3. III. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
General
Styrenic Block Copolymers
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers & Capacity
Thermoplastic Polyolefins
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
Polyolefin Elastomers
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
Copolyester Elastomers
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
Other Thermoplastic Elastomers
Demand by Market
Demand by Region
Suppliers
IV. MARKET OVERVIEW
General
Motor Vehicles
Consumer Goods
Roofing & Asphalt
Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings
Industrial Products
Other Markets
V. NORTH AMERICA
Economic Overview

4. Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand
United States
Canada
Mexico
VI. WESTERN EUROPE
Economic Overview
Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
United Kingdom
Other Western Europe
VII. ASIA/PACIFIC
Economic Overview
Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Taiwan
Other Asia/Pacific
VIII. OTHER REGIONS
Central & South America
Brazil
Other Central & South America
Eastern Europe
Russia
Other Eastern Europe
Africa/Mideast
IX. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Market Share
Technology & Manufacturing
Technology
Manufacturing
Competitive Strategies
Acquisitions & Divestitures
Cooperative Agreements

5. Marketing & Distribution
Marketing
Distribution
COMPANY PROFILES
Advanced Composites, see Mitsui Chemicals
Advanced Elastomer Systems, see Exxon Mobil
AlphaGary, see MexichemB
Arkema SA
Asahi Kasei Corporation
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Bridgestone Corporation
Celanese Corporation
Chi Mei Corporation
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Dexco Polymers, see TSRC
DIC Bayer Polymer, see Bayer
Dow Chemical Company
Dow Corning Corporation
DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Dynasol Elastomeros, see Repsol YPF
EMS-Chemie Holding AG
En Chuan Chemical Industries Company Limited
Eni SpA
Epurex Films, see Bayer
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Firestone Building Products, see Bridgestone
Firestone Polymers, see Bridgestone
GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, see PolyOne
Huntsman Corporation
Japan Polypropylene, see Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
JSC Voronezhsynthezkauchuk, see OAO Gazprom
Korea Kumho Petrochemical Company Limited
KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Company KG
Kraton Performance Polymers Incorporated
Kuraray Company Limited
LANXESS AG
LCY Chemical Corporation
Lee Chang Yung Chemical Industry, see LCY Chemical
LG Chem Limited
Lubrizol Corporation
LyondellBasell Industries NV

6. Merquinsa Mercados Quimicos SL
Mexichem SAB de CV
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
Mitsui Chemicals Incorporated
Multibase, see Dow Corning
OAO Gazprom
PGroup, see SO.F.TER
Polimeri Europa, see Eni
PolyOne Corporation
Repsol YPF SA
Resinoplast, see Arkema
Rockwood Holdings Incorporated
Royal DSM NV
Schulman (A.) Incorporated
SO.F.TER SpA
Styrolution Group, see BASF
Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
Sunprene, see Mitsubishi Chemical and Schulman (A.)
Teknor Apex Company
Ticona, see Celanese
Toyobo Company Limited
TSRC Corporation
Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Company Limited
ZEON Corporation
Other Companies Mentioned in Study
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II - MARKET ENVIRONMENT
World Gross Domestic Product by Region
World Population by Region
World Personal Consumption Expenditures by Region
World Manufacturing Value Added by Region
World Motor Vehicle Production by Region
World Construction Expenditures by Region
SECTION III - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
World Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product
World Styrenic Block Copolymer Demand by Market
World Styrenic Block Copolymer Demand by Region
Styrenic Block Copolymers - World Production Capacity by Company, Year-
End 2010

7. World Thermoplastic Polyolefin Demand by Market
World Thermoplastic Polyolefin Demand by Region
World Polyolefin Elastomer Demand by Market
World Polyolefin Elastomer Demand by Region
World Thermoplastic Polyurethane Demand by Market
World Thermoplastic Polyurethane Demand by Region
World Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Demand by Market
World Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Demand by Region
World Copolyester Elastomer Demand by Market
World Copolyester Elastomer Demand by Region
World Demand for Other Thermoplastic Elastomers by Market
World Demand for Other Thermoplastic Elastomers by Region
SECTION IV - MARKET OVERVIEW
World Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Market
World Motor Vehicle Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
World Consumer Goods Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
World Roofing & Asphalt Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
World Adhesive, Sealant & Coating Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
World Industrial Product Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
Other World Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers
SECTION V - NORTH AMERICA
North America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
North America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
United States - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
United States - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Canada - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Canada - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Mexico - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Mexico - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
SECTION VI - WESTERN EUROPE
Western Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Western Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Germany - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Germany - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
France - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
France - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Spain - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Spain - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Italy - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Italy - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
United Kingdom - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
United Kingdom - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Other Western Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand

8. Other Western Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product &
Market
SECTION VII - ASIA/PACIFIC
Asia/Pacific - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Asia/Pacific - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
China - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
China - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Japan - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Japan - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
South Korea - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
South Korea - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
India - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
India - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Taiwan - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Taiwan - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Other Asia/Pacific - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Other Asia/Pacific - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
SECTION VIII - OTHER REGIONS
Central & South America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Central & South America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product &
Market
Brazil - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Brazil - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Other Central & South America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Other Central & South America - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by
Product & Market
Eastern Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Eastern Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Russia - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Russia - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
Other Eastern Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Other Eastern Europe - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product &
Market
Africa/Mideast - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demand
Africa/Mideast - Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product & Market
SECTION IX - INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Thermoplastic Elastomer Sales by Company, 2010
Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS

9. SECTION II - MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Per Capita TPE Demand/Per Capita GDP Relationship, 2010
SECTION III - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
World Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Product, 2010
Styrenic Block Copolymer Capacity by Country, 2010
SECTION IV - MARKET OVERVIEW
World Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Market, 2010
SECTION V - NORTH AMERICA
North America Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Country, 2010
SECTION VI - WESTERN EUROPE
Western Europe Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Country, 2010
SECTION VII - ASIA/PACIFIC
Asia/Pacific Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand by Country, 2000-2020
SECTION IX - INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
World Thermoplastic Elastomer Market Share, 2010
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