Neoprene Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | > 3.50 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Neoprene Market Analysis
The neoprene market is projected to register a CAGR of over 3.5% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 harmed the market in 2020. The weakening automobile industry and a brief halt in construction and automotive activity owing to the pandemic lockdown had a detrimental impact on neoprene market demand. However, demand for neoprene products such as medical gloves had expanded dramatically, increasing neoprene demand in the market.
- Over the short term, increasing demand for neoprene from the electrical and electronics industry for application in wire and cables is expected to drive the market's growth.
- On the flip side, the availability of substitutes like thermoplastic and polyurethane elastomers in neoprene applications is hindering the market's growth.
- The augmenting popularity of neoprene gloves will likely act as an opportunity for the neoprene market.
- Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world with the largest consumption in the countries such as India, China, etc.
Neoprene Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Neoprene Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand from Building and Construction Industry
- The neoprene market is large and diverse, with many applications in building and construction. In terms of neoprene consumption, the building and construction market is one of the fastest-growing end-use industries. Neoprene proved its performance in a variety of structural sealing and waterproofing applications.
- Neoprene is commonly used to seal floors of multi-story structures, prevent roof leaks, protect specialty windows from winds and shocks, and sheathe bridge-bearing pads and cables. Because of its great flexibility, neoprene is a popular material for structural engineering projects requiring unique parts with exceptional weather-, water-, chemical-, and fire-resistance qualities.
- Neoprene is resistant to grease, wax, and oil and highly resistant to diluting acids, bases, and salt solutions. Another chief advantage of neoprene is that it maintains high performance at a range of temperatures, ranging from -20°C (-4ºF) to 95°C (203ºF), and can even be compounded for more extreme temperatures. These advantages make neoprene one of the most attractive solutions in building and construction applications.
- According to the United Census Bureau, the total spending in the construction sector during December 2022 in the US was USD 1,809.8 billion. The construction sector saw an increase of about 7.7% in December compared to December 2021 on a year-on-year basis, in which the total spending was USD 1,681.0 billion. It, in turn, would have assisted in expanding the neoprene market.
- Eurostat, in its report, also stated that construction in housing accounted for about 5.6% of the EU GDP in 2021. This proportion varied across the EU, ranging from 7.6% in Cyprus to 7.2% in Germany and Finland, to 1.3% in Greece, 2.1% in Ireland, 2.2% in Latvia, and 2.3% in Poland.
- Germany is Europe's biggest construction market, with the continent's largest building stock. The German government set affordable housing as one of the major objectives for the country. The government plans to build 400,000 new housing units every year, 100,000 of which are publicly subsidized.
- This investment growth led to an increase in construction activities, leading to an expected increase in the demand for acrylate monomers over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is Expected to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market due to increasing demand from the construction, automotive, and electrical industries in countries such as China and India.
- China's total automobile production and sales volume is the first in the world for 14 consecutive years. In 2022, the production and sales of automobiles were 27.021 million and 26.864 million, up 3.4% and 2.1% year on year, respectively.
- The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) estimated the overall production value of the electronics sector in Japan to be around JPY 10.1 trillion (84.5 USD billion) as of November 2022, roughly 100.7% of the value from the previous year. Compared to the prior year, electronics exports from Japan also increased by almost 15% up until November compared to the previous year.
- According to the IBEF report, the Indian automotive industry is expected to reach USD 300 billion by 2026. In October 2022, the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles was 2,191,090.
- In its annual report for 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority also stated that motor cars and motorbike maintenance contributed significantly to the country's 7.6% GDP growth over the previous year. The sector was the most important contributor, providing approximately 8.7% of overall growth.
- The electronics industry is one of the key consumers of neoprene. Electronic products, such as smartphones, OLED TVs, and tablets, have the highest growth in the consumer electronics segment in China. With the increase in the disposable income of the middle-class population and cheap labor availability, the domestic production of electronic products is projected to grow rapidly shortly, thereby driving the neoprene market.
- Therefore, the above factors are expected to significantly impact the market in the coming years.
Neoprene Industry Overview
The neoprene market is partially fragmented. Some of the major players include (not in any particular order) Denka Company Limited, ARLANXEO, Resonac Holdings Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, and China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd., among others.
Neoprene Market Leaders
Denka Company Limited
Resonac Holdings Corporation
Tosoh Corporation
ARLANXEO
China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Neoprene Market News
- November 2022: Quanex Building Products acquired LMI Custom Mixing, LLC. This acquisition will complement and grow Quanex's polymer solutions expertise, allowing the company to diversify into crucial new industries, improve polymer solutions for existing businesses, and provide a better experience to LMI clients across North America.
- January 2022: PAR Group acquired Mountford Rubber & Plastics Ltd. The acquisition by PAR Group strengthens its position as one of the leading plastic, insulation, and rubber product suppliers in the UK as much of Mountford's ongoing business fits perfectly into the core product range and capabilities of PAR Group, and the purchase brings with it an array of the new plant, tooling resource, and stock.
Neoprene Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Electrical and Electronics Industry
4.1.2 Other Drivers
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Availability of Substitutes like Thermoplastic and Polyurethane Elastomers
4.2.2 Other Restraints
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
4.5 Raw Material Analysis
4.6 Technological Snapshot
4.7 Manufacturing Process
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)
5.1 Type
5.1.1 Normal Linear Grades
5.1.2 Pre-cross Linked Grades
5.1.3 Sulfur-modified Grades
5.1.4 Slow Crystallizing Grades
5.2 Application
5.2.1 Latex
5.2.2 Elastomers
5.2.3 Adhesives
5.3 End-user Industry
5.3.1 Building & Construction
5.3.2 Automotive
5.3.3 Electrical & Electronics
5.3.4 Medical
5.3.5 Other End-user Industries ( Marine and Packaging etc)
5.4 Geography
5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
5.4.1.1 China
5.4.1.2 India
5.4.1.3 Japan
5.4.1.4 South Korea
5.4.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4.2 North America
5.4.2.1 United States
5.4.2.2 Canada
5.4.2.3 Mexico
5.4.3 Europe
5.4.3.1 Germany
5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
5.4.3.3 Italy
5.4.3.4 France
5.4.3.5 Rest of Europe
5.4.4 South America
5.4.4.1 Brazil
5.4.4.2 Argentina
5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.4.5.2 South Africa
5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 ARLANXEO
6.4.2 CHANG HORING RUBBER CO., LTD
6.4.3 China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd
6.4.4 Chongqing ChangFeng Chemical Co.,Ltd.
6.4.5 Denka Company Limited
6.4.6 PAR Group
6.4.7 Quanex Building Products
6.4.8 Resonac Holdings Corporation
6.4.9 Tosoh Corporation
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Augmenting Popularity of Neoprene Gloves
7.2 Other Opportunities
Neoprene Industry Segmentation
Neoprene, also known as polychloroprene, is a synthetic rubber produced from chloroprene monomers polymerization. It poses high physical toughness, hydrocarbon oil resistance, good chemical stability, better flame retardant, and maintains flexibility over a wide range of temperatures. The neoprene market is segmented by type, application, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into normal linear, pre-cross-linked, sulfur-modified, and slow crystallizing grades. By application, the market is segmented into latex, elastomers, and adhesives. The end-user industry segments the market into building and construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, medical, and other industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the neoprene market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (kiloton).
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| Medical | |
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Neoprene Market Research FAQs
What is the current Neoprene Market size?
The Neoprene Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Neoprene Market?
Denka Company Limited, Resonac Holdings Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, ARLANXEO and China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Neoprene Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Neoprene Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Neoprene Market?
In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Neoprene Market.
What years does this Neoprene Market cover?
The report covers the Neoprene Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Neoprene Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Neoprene Industry Report
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