Market Reports

According to industry analyses from Transparency Market Research, the tire recycling downstream products market is expected to surpass US$ 7.04 Bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of approximately 2.89% over the forecast period. This growth trajectory reflects the rising awareness and stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of discarded tires. The market’s expansion is also propelled by technological advancements in recycling processes and the widening applications of recycled tire materials in various industries.

Ceresana has analyzed the European market for adhesives for the sixth time. Their latest report highlights the growing importance of adhesive products made partially from renewable raw materials or that are biodegradable. Adhesives should be safe, non-toxic, and easy to recycle: The industry is under considerable pressure to use environmentally friendly joining processes – whether packaging or construction materials, vehicle parts, shoes, or smartphones need to be joined. This new market study shows that adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable are currently gaining in importance. In total, the European demand for adhesives amounted to 3 million tons in 2023.

Malaysia’s natural rubber production increased by 20.6 percent in October to 38,400 tons as compared to 31,847 tons in September, according to Malaysia’s Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) .

Year-on-year comparison showed that the production of natural rubber rose 16.6 percent.

Market and Markets latest report “Advanced Elastomers Market by Type (Thermoplastic Elastomers, Silicon Elastomers), Application (Insulations, Implants), End-Use Industry (Medical, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense), Region- Global Forecast to 2029”, size is projected to grow from USD 6.0 billion in 2024 to USD 7.8 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. The advanced elastomers market is driven by several key factors, including increasing global focus on sustainability, technological advancements, expanding applications, economic incentives, and growth in demand are the global trend towards lightweighting, most notably in the electrical & electronics and aerospace sectors.

India’s natural rubber (NR) production has grown 8.6% from 7.89 lakh ton in FY21-22 to 8.57 lakh ton in FY23-24 with industry estimating it will hit 8.82 lakh ton in FY24-25.

Shashi Singh, president, All India Rubber Industry Association (AIRIA), said: “By 2030, NR production in India should hit one million ton, but consumption has been growing significantly too. Currently NR consumption in India is 14.16 lakh ton which is estimated to go up by 5% and close at 14.86 lakh ton by end of FY24-25.”

The medical elastomer market is driven by the growing demand of medical devices fueled by expansion of healthcare technologies. Medical devices such as surgical instruments and diagnostic tools need components which are durable, flexible and biocompatible. The medical elastomers offer these properties. Additionally, the increased elderly population across the globe is enhancing the demand for devices such as catheters, syringes, and prosthetics where medical elastomers are crucial in order to ensure patient comfort and improved performance. Furthermore, the advancement in wearable medical devices and remote monitoring systems is also driving the demand for medical elastomers as such materials offering durable and comfortable designs. The globally risen healthcare expenditure as well as the continuous innovation and R&D is further increasing the demand for medical elastomers.

The Global Injection Molding Market size was valued at USD 274.37 Billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 287.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 418.39 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% in the forecast period (2024-2031) according to SkyQuest.

The global polyacrylate rubber market is on the cusp of substantial growth, projected to rise from an estimated value of USD 7.68 billion in 2023 to a remarkable USD 18.7 billion by 2033 according to Future Market Insights. This impressive growth translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% over the forecast period from 2023 to 2033.

According to projections by Persistence Market Research, the global conductive silicone rubber market is poised for robust growth. The market is expected to rise from USD 7.13 billion in 2024 to a remarkable USD 11.60 billion by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. This growth is fueled by increasing demand across industries, particularly with the rollout of 5G technology and the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). These sectors require advanced materials with superior conductivity, flexibility, and durability, making conductive silicone rubber an ideal solution.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects total U.S. tire shipments of 338.9 million units in 2024, compared to 331.9 million units in 2023 and 332.7 million units in 2019. This surpasses the previous record of 335.2 million units in 2021.