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2032年熱可塑性橡膠市場預測：按產品類型、加工方法、應用和地區分類的全球分析

Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO) and Other Product Types), Processing Method, Application and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球熱可塑性橡膠市場預計到 2025 年將達到 287.2 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 470.3 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 7.3%。

熱可塑性橡膠(TPE) 是一類兼具橡膠彈性和塑膠可加工性的聚合物。與傳統的熱固性橡膠不同，TPE 可以多次熔化、再形成和回收，且不會失去其基本特性。 TPE 兼具柔韌性、彈性和柔軟性，同時也具有耐用性、耐化學腐蝕性和易於成型等特性。 TPE 用途廣泛，廣泛應用於汽車、醫療、消費品和包裝產業。它們可以使用標準的熱塑性方法進行加工，因此既經濟高效，又具有環境永續。

汽車產業需求不斷成長

原始設備製造商 (OEM) 正在將 TPE 應用於密封系統、減震、柔軟觸感表面等許多領域，以提升汽車性能和使用者體驗。與模組化平台和多材料組件的整合簡化了生產流程，降低了工裝複雜性。即時材料行為數據支援預測性維護和生命週期最佳化。燃油效率和永續性的監管要求正在推動向先進彈性體材料的轉變。

原物料價格波動

石油基原料和特殊添加劑的價格波動受全球貿易、外匯波動和地緣政治緊張局勢的影響。小型加工企業在簽訂長期合約和管理庫存風險方面面臨挑戰。在鞋類、包裝和消費品等價格敏感型應用領域，利潤率壓縮正在加劇。策略採購和對沖結構對於保持競爭力至關重要。

永續性和綠色材料趨勢

為了實現永續性目標，生產商正在投資綠色化學、閉合迴路製造和生命週期最佳化。汽車、醫療和包裝等應用領域正轉向碳排放更低、使用後回收能力更強的材料。認證計劃和透明度舉措正在增強品牌信譽和市場差異化。可生物分解和混合彈性體的創新正在拓展其在各行各業的功能應用範圍。

小型化降低消費量

精密成型和微尺度零件設計需要更嚴格的公差和專業的加工能力。製造商必須在不犧牲成本效益的情況下，適應更短的生產週期和更高水準的客製化需求。在分散的小批量生產領域，規模經濟難以實現。緊湊型應用領域的價格壓力和利潤率侵蝕正在加劇。

COVID-19的影響：

新冠疫情擾亂了熱可塑性橡膠(TPE) 市場，導致供應鏈暫時中斷、生產停工以及原物料採購延遲。主要終端用戶——汽車、建築和消費品行業——的需求下降，影響了 TPE 的消費。然而，醫療保健、醫療設備和衛生相關應用的關注度增加部分抵消了市場放緩的影響。疫情後的復甦正受到整個行業對輕質、軟性和可回收材料日益成長的需求，以及永續高性能 TPE 解決方案的創新推動。

苯乙烯嵌段共聚物（SBC）市場預計將成為預測期內最大的市場

苯乙烯嵌段共聚物 (SBC) 因其多功能性、成本效益和易於加工等特點，預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。其應用範圍涵蓋鞋類、黏合劑、包裝和消費品，而柔軟度、透明度和抗衝擊性至關重要。生產商正在最佳化 SBC 牌號，以實現多層擠出、共模成型和提高可回收性。大宗商品和特種市場的需求依然強勁。高速製造和自動化整合正在增強 SBC 的優勢。

3D列印領域預計將在預測期內實現最高複合年成長率

由於對軟性、耐用性和可自訂 TPE 長絲的需求，預計 3D 列印領域將在預測期內實現最高成長率。其在原型製作、醫療設備、消費性電子產品和工業工具領域的應用正在迅速擴展。生產商正在開發具有增強的可列印性、表面光潔度和機械性能的等級。與數位設計平台和積層製造工作流程的整合正在加速其應用。醫療保健和航太領域對 3D 列印的監管支援正在增強，推動市場成長。

佔比最大的地區：

預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於其強大的製造業基礎、基礎設施投資以及汽車、消費品和工業領域的需求。中國、印度、日本和韓國等國家正在擴大TPE的產量，以滿足國內和出口市場的需求。政府在交通、住房和電子領域的措施正在刺激消費。該地區的供應商正在擴大產能並升級技術，以滿足不斷變化的性能標準。具有競爭力的定價和充足的原料供應正在鞏固其市場領導地位。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

在預測期內，北美預計將實現最高的複合年成長率，這得益於醫療保健、電子和先進製造業對高性能 TPE 的需求。美國和加拿大正在投資永續材料、添加劑技術和醫用級彈性體。清晰的監管和創新資金正在加速產品開發和商業化。生產商正專注於關鍵應用領域的可回收、生物相容性和特殊 TPE。數位化設計和智慧製造的融合正在提升競爭優勢。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球熱可塑性橡膠市場（依產品類型）

  • 苯乙烯嵌段共聚物（SBC）
    • 聚丁二烯（SBS）
    • 苯乙烯-異戊二烯-苯乙烯（SIS）
  • 熱塑性聚烯（TPO）
  • 熱塑性聚氨酯（TPU）
  • 熱塑性硫化橡膠（TPV）
  • 共聚酯彈性體（COPE）
  • 聚醚嵌段醯胺（PEBA）
  • 其他產品類型

6. 全球熱可塑性橡膠市場（依加工方法）

  • 射出成型
  • 擠壓
  • 吹塑成型
  • 3D列印
  • 其他加工方法

7. 全球熱可塑性橡膠市場（依應用）

  • 汽車和運輸
  • 建築/施工
  • 電氣和電子
  • 消費品/耐久財
  • 工業機械
  • 醫療保健
  • 鞋類
  • 黏合劑、密封劑和被覆劑
  • 包裹
  • 其他用途

8. 全球熱可塑性橡膠市場（按地區）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第9章：主要進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第10章：企業概況

  • BASF SE
  • Dow Inc.
  • Covestro AG
  • SABIC
  • LyondellBasell Industries NV
  • ExxonMobil Chemical Company
  • Teknor Apex Company
  • Kraton Corporation
  • Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • LG Chem Ltd.
  • Tosoh Corporation
  • RTP Company
  • Lubrizol Corporation
  • Arkema SA
  • Evonik Industries AG
Product Code: SMRC31187

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market is accounted for $28.72 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $47.03 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are a class of polymers that combine the elasticity of rubber with the processability of plastics. Unlike traditional thermoset rubbers, TPEs can be melted, reshaped, and recycled multiple times without losing their essential properties. They exhibit flexibility, resilience, and softness while offering durability, chemical resistance, and ease of molding. TPEs are widely used in automotive, medical, consumer goods, and packaging industries due to their versatility. Their ability to be processed using standard thermoplastic methods makes them cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand from automotive industry

OEMs are leveraging TPEs for sealing systems, vibration damping, and soft-touch surfaces that enhance vehicle performance and user experience. Integration with modular platforms and multi-material assemblies is streamlining production and reducing tooling complexity. Real-time data on material behavior is supporting predictive maintenance and lifecycle optimization. Regulatory mandates for fuel efficiency and sustainability are reinforcing the shift toward advanced elastomeric materials.

Restraint:

Volatility in raw material prices

Petroleum-derived inputs and specialty additives are subject to price swings driven by global trade, currency shifts, and geopolitical tensions. Smaller processors face challenges in securing long-term contracts and managing inventory risk. Margin compression is intensifying in price-sensitive applications such as footwear, packaging, and consumer goods. Strategic sourcing and hedging mechanisms are becoming essential to maintain competitiveness.

Opportunity:

Sustainability & eco-friendly material trends

Producers are investing in green chemistry, closed-loop manufacturing, and lifecycle optimization to meet sustainability goals. Applications in automotive, medical, and packaging are shifting toward materials with reduced carbon footprints and enhanced end-of-life recovery. Certification programs and transparency initiatives are reinforcing brand credibility and market differentiation. Innovation in biodegradable and hybrid elastomers is expanding functional scope across industries.

Threat:

Reduced volume consumption due to miniaturization

Precision molding and micro-scale component design demand tighter tolerances and specialized processing capabilities. Manufacturers must adapt to shorter production runs and higher customization without compromising cost efficiency. Economies of scale are harder to achieve in fragmented, low-volume segments. Pricing pressure and margin erosion are intensifying in compact-format applications.

Covid-19 Impact:

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) market, causing temporary supply chain interruptions, production halts, and delays in raw material procurement. Automotive, construction, and consumer goods sectors, which are major end-users, experienced reduced demand, impacting TPE consumption. However, the increased focus on healthcare, medical devices, and hygiene-related applications partially offset the slowdown. Post-pandemic recovery is driven by growing demand for lightweight, flexible, and recyclable materials, along with innovations in sustainable and high-performance TPE solutions across industries.

The styrenic block copolymers (SBC) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The styrenic block copolymers (SBC) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period owing to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of processing. Applications span footwear, adhesives, packaging, and consumer goods, where softness, clarity, and impact resistance are critical. Producers are optimizing SBC grades for multi-layer extrusion, co-molding, and enhanced recyclability. Demand remains strong across both commodity and specialty markets. Integration with high-speed manufacturing and automation is reinforcing SBC dominance.

The 3D printing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the 3D printing segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to demand for flexible, durable, and customizable TPE filaments. Applications in prototyping, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial tooling are expanding rapidly. Producers are developing grades with enhanced printability, surface finish, and mechanical performance. Integration with digital design platforms and additive manufacturing workflows is accelerating adoption. Regulatory support for 3D printing in healthcare and aerospace is reinforcing momentum, thereby propelling the growth of the market.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to its strong manufacturing base, infrastructure investment, and demand across automotive, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are scaling TPE production for domestic and export markets. Government initiatives in mobility, housing, and electronics are reinforcing consumption. Regional suppliers are expanding capacity and upgrading technology to meet evolving performance standards. Competitive pricing and raw material availability are enhancing market leadership.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by demand for high-performance TPEs in healthcare, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. The U.S. and Canada are investing in sustainable materials, additive technologies, and medical-grade elastomers. Regulatory clarity and innovation funding are accelerating product development and commercialization. Producers are focusing on recyclable, biocompatible, and specialty TPEs for critical applications. Integration with digital design and smart manufacturing is enhancing competitiveness.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Thermoplastic Elastomers Market include BASF SE, Dow Inc., Covestro AG, SABIC, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Teknor Apex Company, Kraton Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Tosoh Corporation, RTP Company, Lubrizol Corporation, Arkema S.A. and Evonik Industries AG.

Key Developments:

In August 2025, SABIC launched LNP(TM) THERMOCOMP(TM) WFC061I, a non-halogenated flame-retardant compound for electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). The material enhances safety and thermal stability, expanding SABIC's TPE offerings in mobility and energy storage applications.

In March 2025, LyondellBasell expanded its Advanced Polymer Solutions portfolio, introducing TPE compounds with enhanced impact resistance and sustainability for consumer goods and mobility. These materials support circularity and meet rising demand for durable, lightweight elastomers.

Product Types Covered:

  • Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC)
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)
  • Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)
  • Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
  • Copolyester Elastomers (COPE)
  • Polyether Block Amides (PEBA)
  • Other Product Types

Processing Methods Covered:

  • Injection Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Blow Molding
  • 3D Printing
  • Other Processing Methods

Applications Covered:

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Consumer Goods & Durables
  • Industrial Machinery
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Footwear
  • Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings
  • Packaging
  • Other Applications

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 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • 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:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

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 Application 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 Thermoplastic Elastomers Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC)
    • 5.2.1 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS)
    • 5.2.2 Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS)
  • 5.3 Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)
  • 5.4 Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)
  • 5.5 Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
  • 5.6 Copolyester Elastomers (COPE)
  • 5.7 Polyether Block Amides (PEBA)
  • 5.8 Other Product Types

6 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market, By Processing Method

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Injection Molding
  • 6.3 Extrusion
  • 6.4 Blow Molding
  • 6.5 3D Printing
  • 6.6 Other Processing Methods

7 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market, By Application

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Automotive & Transportation
  • 7.3 Building & Construction
  • 7.4 Electrical & Electronics
  • 7.5 Consumer Goods & Durables
  • 7.6 Industrial Machinery
  • 7.7 Medical & Healthcare
  • 7.8 Footwear
  • 7.9 Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings
  • 7.10 Packaging
  • 7.11 Other Applications

8 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market, By Geography

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 North America
    • 8.2.1 US
    • 8.2.2 Canada
    • 8.2.3 Mexico
  • 8.3 Europe
    • 8.3.1 Germany
    • 8.3.2 UK
    • 8.3.3 Italy
    • 8.3.4 France
    • 8.3.5 Spain
    • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 8.4 Asia Pacific
    • 8.4.1 Japan
    • 8.4.2 China
    • 8.4.3 India
    • 8.4.4 Australia
    • 8.4.5 New Zealand
    • 8.4.6 South Korea
    • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 8.5 South America
    • 8.5.1 Argentina
    • 8.5.2 Brazil
    • 8.5.3 Chile
    • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 8.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 8.6.2 UAE
    • 8.6.3 Qatar
    • 8.6.4 South Africa
    • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

  • 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 9.3 New Product Launch
  • 9.4 Expansions
  • 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

  • 10.1 BASF SE
  • 10.2 Dow Inc.
  • 10.3 Covestro AG
  • 10.4 SABIC
  • 10.5 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  • 10.6 ExxonMobil Chemical Company
  • 10.7 Teknor Apex Company
  • 10.8 Kraton Corporation
  • 10.9 Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • 10.10 LG Chem Ltd.
  • 10.11 Tosoh Corporation
  • 10.12 RTP Company
  • 10.13 Lubrizol Corporation
  • 10.14 Arkema S.A.
  • 10.15 Evonik Industries AG

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Copolyester Elastomers (COPE) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Polyether Block Amides (PEBA) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Processing Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Injection Molding (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Extrusion (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Blow Molding (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By 3D Printing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Other Processing Methods (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Automotive & Transportation (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Building & Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Electrical & Electronics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Consumer Goods & Durables (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Industrial Machinery (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Medical & Healthcare (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Footwear (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)

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