Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market Size By Application (Automotive, Building & Construction, Lubricants, Plastics), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market Size And Forecast

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market size was valued at USD 1923.39 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3541.64 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.93% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Rising product demand from the Asia Pacific region coupled with growth in R&D investments is projected to propel the ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) market as well as demand for bio-based products is likely to augment market development during the forecast period. The Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market Definition

EPDM is also known as ethylene propylene diene monomer (M-class) rubber. It is a copolymer of ethylene, propylene and a small amount of non-conjugated diene monomers (3 – 9 percent) which provide cross-linking sites for vulcanization. It is an elastomer which is characterized by a wide range of applications Moreover, EPDM is largely suitable for application in electrical insulation, gaskets, and lamination. This is owing to its high resistance to tearing, solvents, abrasives, and temperatures. It has excellent elasticity at low and high temperatures and has excellent electrical insulating properties and good resistance to common diluted acids, ketones, and alkaline.

The M class includes rubbers having a saturated chain of the polymethylene type. At present, dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), ethylidene norbornene (ENB), and vinyl norbornene (VNB) are the dienes that are used in the manufacture of EPDM rubbers. EPDM rubber is almost related to ethylene propylene rubber, a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. EPDM is used as a replacement for thermoplastic olefins (TPO) and thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPV) in the plastic manufacturing industry. Advancing technology in the production of plastic modification further encourages the growth of the EPDM market.

Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market Overview

The rising demand from automotive and building & construction industries is propelling the growth of the market. The automotive industry is amongst one of the most prominent industries across the globe with huge revenues and a market span. In addition to this, it is also one of the fastest evolving industries where each company brings innovation to its product to remain ahead of the game. Owing to this fact, EPDM has been seeing rapid developments in automobile design and functioning. The increasing use of raw materials for plastic modification owing to their inexpensive, durable, multipurpose, and lightweight nature.

These qualities have increased the demand for plastic materials and is projected that they will continue to grow in the coming years. However, the concerns regarding the government mandate act as a restricting factor for the market growth. For instance, the impositions of anti-dumping duty on imports of EPDM rubber also impact the market growth. For instance, the Chinese government has imposed anti-dumping duties on the import of EPDM

Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market is Segmented on the Application And Region.

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market, By Application

• Automotive
• Building & Construction
• Lubricants
• Plastics
• Others

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On the basis of Application, the Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market has been segmented into Automotive, Building & Construction, Lubricants, Plastics, Others. Automotive accounted for the largest market share in 2020, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period. Building & Construction was the second-largest market in 2020. Ethylene propylene diene monomer is a high-density synthetic rubber with characteristics that give automotive the best among natural and synthetic versions. In addition, the automotive industry is EPDM’s most common application, owing to its flexibility, resiliency, and excellent weather protection. It is employed in-vehicle weather stripping, seals, sealant, wire and cable harnesses, and brake systems.

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

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On the basis of regional analysis, the Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the world. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2020, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.28% during the forecast period. Europe was the second-largest market in 2020The Asia Pacific is anticipated to show major growth over the projected period. The significant factor that is assumed to drive the growth of the Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) market in the region is the betterment of the automotive sector in China, India, and Southeast Asian countries.

Key Players

The “Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as PetroChina, ExxonMobil Corporation, SK Global Chemicals (SK Geo Centric), Mitsui Chemicals, Versalis, Dow Elastomers, Carlisle Companies, Lanxess AG, and the rest others. 

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements

• July 2021. Shell (RDSa.L) announced on Monday that it has signed a five-year contract with PetroChina (601857.SS) to supply the Chinese company with carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargos. Many businesses, particularly those in the fossil fuel industry, are using carbon offsets to compensate for emissions that they are unable to reduce in their operations.
• March 2021. Versalis, Eni’s chemical company and a market leader in elastomer production and marketing, and Bridgestone EMIA, a market leader in advanced mobility solutions, have signed a joint development agreement for the research, production, and supply of synthetic rubber with advanced properties.
• March 2021. ExxonMobil and Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment have renewed their partnership to study low-emission technologies and energy solutions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• June 2020. Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, has acquired 40% of Finproject, the Italian leader in compounding (the blending of polymers and additives to create the required properties of produced plastics) and ultralight product production, from the VEI Capital fund, with the goal of creating value by integrating the respective production chains.
• June 2020. SK Chemical Acquires Arkema Unit to Strengthen Green Strategy Arkema’s acquisition of value-added business will diversify its portfolio. Internalization of high-tech packaging technology aids in the competitiveness of the Korean material industry.
• October, 2020 Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced the acquisition of COTEC® GmbH by group company SDC Technologies, Inc. COTEC®, which manufactures, sells, and researches hydrophobic and anti-reflective coatings, became a wholly owned subsidiary of SDC.

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• September 2020. LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has completed a debottlenecking project that has resulted in a 15% increase in global production capacity of its Additin RC 4000 series of corrosion inhibition additives.
• April 2021. Versalis to launch a new product for food packaging made with 75% post-consumer polystyrene
• July 2020. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. expands production of TEKNOROTETM mask nose clamps. This comes at a time when mask-wearing is becoming more common in the effort to contain novel coronavirus infections.

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