Market Highlights
The Fluoroelastomers Market is projected to grow at a promising CAGR of 5.5%, in the long run, to reach US$ 2.5 billion in 2028.
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What are Fluoroelastomers?
Fluoroelastomers are fluorinated synthetic rubber polymers that have extraordinary resistance to most fluids at high temperatures while retaining their flexibility, strength, and shape in the most extreme environments. These materials are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, chemical, and oil & gas, where they offer excellent sealing- and corrosion-resistant properties. The global fluoroelastomers market has experienced significant growth over the years and is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace due to increasing demand from various end-use industries.
Impact of Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the fluoroelastomers market (decline of -14.5%), with a decline in demand from the automotive, aerospace, and oil & gas industries, but an increase in demand from the semiconductor industry.
The automotive industry, one of the major users of fluoroelastomers, was severely impacted by the pandemic. Automotive production declined in 2018 as well as in 2019 and was expected to start rebounding from 2020 onwards. However, the sudden outburst of the pandemic trashed the market hopes. As a result of that, there was an enormous decline in the production of automobiles across regions. The grave impact of this was registered across the supply chain including the level of components. The temporary closure of automotive manufacturing plants and the decline in demand for vehicles led to a decrease in the demand for fluoroelastomers used in automotive components such as seals, gaskets, and O-rings.
Concurrently, seal manufacturers serving the semiconductor segment were extremely overloaded with abundant orders. Overall, the semiconductor industry flourished amid the pandemic and showed growth in the past two years (2021 and 2022) and is expected to continue its growth momentum in the year 2023 and beyond, driven by a host of factors such as increasing high-bandwidth smartphones, increasing demand for wearable devices, and rapid expansion of electric vehicles across the globe.
However, the fluoroelastomers market gradually rebounded in the year 2021 with the ramp-up in consumer confidence. The market is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace due to increasing demand from various industries.
Recent Product Developments:
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In May 2022, The Chemours Company revealed a groundbreaking sustainable process innovation aimed at producing Advanced Polymer Architecture (APA) grade Viton™ fluoroelastomers, eliminating the need for a fluorinated polymerization aid.
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In June 2022, Solvay S.A. unveiled a new portfolio of high-performance Tecnoflon peroxide curable fluoroelastomers (FKM) produced without the use of fluorosurfactants (a type of PFAS used as process aids).
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Material-Type Analysis
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FKM, FFKM, and FVMQ
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FKM is anticipated to remain the biggest product type segment whereas FFKM is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the coming years.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Seals, O-Rings & Gaskets, and Others
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O-Rings and Gaskets are expected to remain the dominant as well as fastest-growing applications during the study period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest market as well as is likely to grow at the fastest rate in the years to come.
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By Material Type
The market is segmented into FKM, FFKM, and FVMQ. FKM is expected to remain the dominant material type in the market during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand from the automotive industry, where it is used in engine components, transmission systems, and fuel systems. FKM is widely used in these applications due to its excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and oil. FKM offers superior performance compared to other elastomers such as NBR and EPDM, making it a preferred choice for high-performance automotive applications.
By Application Type
The market is segmented into seals, o-rings & gaskets, and others. O-Rings and gaskets are expected to remain the largest application types in the market during the forecast period. The growing demand for O-rings and gaskets in the automotive and aerospace industries is the key factor driving the growth of this segment. In addition, the increasing use of FKM in the semiconductor and chemical processing industries is also fueling the growth of the segments.
By Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for fluoroelastomers during the forecast period. The projected persistent expansion of the automotive and electronics industries in the region is the primary reason for this trend. The automotive industry is anticipated to maintain its prominent position as the leading end-user of FKM. Asia-Pacific region is predicted to retain some of the most significant automotive markets worldwide. Furthermore, the electronics industry is expected to continue as a substantial end-user of FKM, with the Asia-Pacific region remaining a crucial center for the global electronics industry.
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Key Players
The market is populated with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the fluoroelastomers market:
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Solvay S.A.
- The Chemours Company
- Daikin Industries Ltd.
- 3M
- AGC, Inc.
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- HaloPolymer
- James Walker & Co.
Research Methodology
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