Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market from 2017-2021: Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market from 2017-2021. (Graphic: Business Wire)

LONDON--()--Technavio’s latest report on the global thermoplastic elastomers market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.

The research report on the global thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market by Technavio provides segmentation by product type (styrenics, polyolefin blends, and alloys, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), thermoplastic copolyester, and thermoplastic polyamides), by end-user (automotive, construction and infrastructure, electronics and appliances, healthcare, packaging, and footwear industries), and by geography (APAC, the Americas, Europe, and ROW).

 
The global TPE market is expected to reach USD 28.9 billion in revenue by 2021, growing at a CAGR of close to 8% through the forecast period. Styrenics is the most popular product segment, responsible for generating almost 35% of the total market revenue (2016 figures).
 

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The top three emerging trends driving the global thermoplastic elastomers market according to Technavio chemicals and materials research analysts are:

  • Increasing applications of thermoplastic copolyesters and TPVs
  • Growing investments in R&D
  • Incorporation of soft-touch TPE in consumer electronics and appliances

Increasing applications of thermoplastic copolyesters and TPVs

The automotive industry is witnessing increased usage of thermoplastic vulcanizate, due to their superior chemical and physical properties. They are lightweight, abrasion resistance, and display excellent electrical properties, which will further drive for its adoption,” says Ajay Adikari, one of the lead analysts at Technavio for specialty chemicals research.

TPVs are mainly used in sealing systems and are being increasingly used for replacing PVC in fluid handling applications. It is also finding applications in industries such as packaging, construction, and healthcare, which is expected to impact the market significantly.

Growing investments in R&D

The intense competition among vendors in the market has led to value added product offerings through increased investments in R&D. There is an emergence of polymers that are cost-effective, more functional, and sustainable, thereby enabling the key players in the market to differentiate their product offerings. Additionally, stringent environmental regulations have given rise to bio-based TPEs, which will also drive market growth.

Incorporation of soft-touch TPE in consumer electronics and appliances

The increase in the global demand for consumer electronics and appliances with soft-touch and ergonomic design functionality has pushed consumer goods manufacturers to use thermoplastic elastomers in their products,” says Ajay.

Therefore, TPEs are now being used for producing soft grips in beer crates, food storage seals. Additionally, they are also being used to improve the consumer-friendliness and grip characteristics of hand and power tools. Consumer goods that have been provided with these soft grips are widely preferred among consumers, which is leading to their increased adoption.

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Technavio’s latest report on the global thermoplastic elastomers market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021.

Contacts

Technavio Research
Jesse Maida
Media & Marketing Executive
US: +1 630 333 9501
UK: +44 208 123 1770
www.technavio.com