EPDM rubber has a saturated chain of the polymethylene type, and is manufactured by using three types dienes such as Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), Ethylidene Norbornene (ENB), and Vinyl Norbornene (VNB). Due to such chemical compositions, EPDM shows the following mentioned properties:
- Highly resistant to solvents, tearing, high temperatures, and abrasions
- High elasticity both at high, and low temperatures
- Shows good resistance towards diluted ketones, acids, and alkaline
- Possess excellent electrical insulating properties
Due to distinctive physical, chemical, and thermal properties, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is widely used in different industries such as automotive, building and construction, wires and cables, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and others. Globally, automotive industry accounts for 40 percent overall consumption of EPDM polymer. Moreover,the various growth drivers for EPDM include increased used in thermoplastic modification and substitute product for thermoplastic olefins (TPO), and growth of automobile and construction industries. Additionally, EPDM membrane is fully recyclable. Hence, EPDM is very much environmental friendly. Due to eco-friendly nature, every year EPDM accounts for over one billion sq. ft. of new roofing in the US.
Currently, ecological sustainability is a fundamental criterion in the selection of petrochemical products. In order to fulfill this criteria, KELTAN-Eco produces EPDM from bio-based feedstock. Keltan Eco-EPDM rubber contains around 70 percent of ethylene obtained from sugarcane. Also, EPDM includes saturated bonds in its principal chain and can absorb more radiation energy without cracking polymeric chain. Due to this property, EPDM will be increasingly used as cable insulation and shielding (in electron accelerators) materials in the nuclear applications.
On the contrary,EPDM polymer is not compatible with oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids which make it unsuitable for applications involving oil, cooking grease, jet fuel and other related areas. Also, fluctuating crude oil prices may negatively impact EPDM polymer growth as petroleum based products are required for EPDM production. Presently, the focus of automobile sector has been shifting to the electric vehicles. In new energy automotive (electric car, hybrid car) the V-belts (EPDM is used in V-belts) are seldom used. Hence, decrease use of EPDM in the automobile industry might affect the demand.
Globally, in 2016, EPDM market growth rate in Asia Pacific region (China, India and Rest of Asia) was highest due to increasing automobile production. Likewise, the growth rate of EPDM market in the Latin America and Middle East regions was promising due to the rising demand of rubber and plastic components especially in electrical and plastic modification applications.In 2016, the US, Western Europe, and Rest of Asia (excluding China, India, Korea and Japan) contributed over 70 percent of the global annual EPDM capacity.
In India, there is no local production of EPDM occurs. Hence, India’s entire EPDM demand is met through import from the other countries. India imports EPDM from various countries such as the US, Thailand, China, Japan, and Republic of Korea.Between 2012 and 2017, import of EPDM by India grew over 64 percent due to increased automobile sales, greater application in wiring and cable insulation industry, and increased demand in packaging industry. However, in 2015, Asia’s EPDM market was oversupplied following the start-up of new EPDM plants in China and South Korea. Hence, EPDM import by India was less in 2015 due to oversupply and customer’s weak buying sentiment. Additionally, between 2012 and 2017, India’s total EPDM capacity was 50 kilotons.
It has been observed that maximum patents are published in 2016 and 2017.State Grid Corp China is the most active assignee during these years. Majority of the patents/patent applications of State Grid Corp China are focused on the products such as wires and cables made from EPDM.
The top priority country observed is China with a filing of 3577 patents, which indicates most innovations are originating in the China. Interestingly, countries like Italy, Spain, and Australia are also active in the domain.
Major players in EPDM sector are from the US, and Asia Pacific regions. List of key players in the EPDM industry includes John Manville Inc., Lanxess AG, Dow Elastomers, Carlisle Companies Inc., Firestone Building Products, JSR Corporation, SK Global Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, SABIC, Kumho Polychem, PetroChina Co, Lion Elastomers, Mitsui Chemicals, and Jilin Xingyun Chemical. EPDM Products/grades from the key players are provided below:
- Lanxess AG: Buna EP, Keltan, Rhenogran
- Dow Elastomers: Nordel
- Carlisle Companies: Carlisle SynTec, Versico, WeatherBond, and Accella
- ExxonMobil Chemical Company: Vistalon
- Mitsui Chemicals Inc.: Mitsui EPT
- Lion Elastomers: Royalene, RoyalEdge, Trilene, and Royaltherm
The report provides detailed market analysis of global EPDM market. It covers various key points and details are provided below:
- Applications of EPDM
- Global EPDM Market by Value
- EPDM Annual Capacity and Production by Country/Region
- Global EPDM Market Share by Applications
- US EPDM Market by Value
- US EPDM Market by Applications
- EPDM Import and Consumption in India
- EPDM Market by End Use Consumption in India
- EPDM Competitive Landscape
- Overall IP Trends in EPDM Market; 2007-2018
- Earliest Priority Country Filing Trend in EPDM Market; 2007-2018
- EPDM Market Patent Trend by Focus Area; 2007-2018
- EPDM Market Patent Trend by Applications; 2007-2018
- EPDM Market Patent Trend by Properties; 2007-2018
- Key Patent Holders (Legal Assignees) in EPDM Market; 2017
- Top Inventors in EPDM Market; 2017
- M&A in Global EPDM Market
- Comparison of EPDM Products
- Growth Drivers, Trends, And Challenges
- Company Profiles of Key EPDM players
Executive Summary
1. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Market: An Introduction
I. Properties of EPDM
a. Physical and Thermal Properties
b. Chemical Resistance Properties
II. Comparison of EPDM v/s Other Polymers
III. Production of EPDM
a. Manufacturing Process
b. Catalysts Used in EPDM Manufacturing
IV. Design of EPDM
V. Applications of EPDM
a. Automotive Industry
b. Building and Construction Industry
c. Wires and Cables Industry
d. Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
e. Other Industries
VI. Advantages of EPDM
2. EPDM Market Outlook & Forecast
I. Global EPDM Market
a. EPDM Market by Value
b. Global EPDM Annual Capacity and Production by Region
c. Global EPDM Market by Applications
II. US EPDM Market
a. US EPDM Market by Value
b. US EPDM Market by Applications
III. Indian EPDM Market
a. Indian EPDM Market by Demand
b. Indian EPDM Market by Import and Consumption
c. Indian EPDM Market by End Use Consumption
3. Merger and Acquisitionst
4. Competitive Landscape
5. Patent Landscape
I. Overall IP Trends in EPDM Market
II. EPDM Patent Trends by Focus Area
III. EPDM Patent Trends by Applications
IV. EPDM Patent Trends by Properties
V. Key Patents in EPDM Market
VI. EPDM Market Patent Trends by Key Players (Legal Assignees)
a. Top Collaborations of Key Players (Legal Assignees)
VII. EPDM Market Patent Trends by Top Inventors
6. Product Analysis
7. Growth Drivers
I. Growth of Automotive Industry
II. Used as Substitute Product for Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO)
III. Thermoplastic Modification
IV. Growth of Construction Industry
8. Trends
I. Low Carbon Emission Product
II. Bio-based EPDM Rubber
III. Nuclear Application
9. Challenges
I. Chemical Resistance
II. Installation and Shrinkage
III. Reflectivity
IV. Fluctuating Crude Oil Prices
V. Raw Materials Transportation Cost for Bio-based EPDM
VI. Decrease Use in New Energy Automotivew
10. Company Profile
I. ExxonMobil Chemical
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
II. Mitsui Chemicals
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
III. Lion Elastomers
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
IV. Firestone Building Products
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
V. Lanxess
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
VI. Versalis
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
VII. SK Global Chemical
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
VIII. JSR Corporation
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
IX. Sumitomo Chemical
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
X. Dow Chemicals
a. Business Overview
b. EPDM Product Overview
c. Financial Overview
Fig 1.1 Comparison of EPDM's Properties with Other Polymers
Fig 1.2 Suspension Process for EPDM
Fig 1.3 Mechanism of Action of Smart Pills
Fig 1.3 Application of EPDM in Construction Industry
Fig 1.4 Application of EPDM in Wires and Cables Industry
Fig 1.5 Application of EPDM in HVAC Industry
Fig 2.1 Global Synthetic Rubber Market Share by Product Types; 2017
Fig 2.2 Global EPDM Market by Value; 2016-2027
Fig 2.3 EPDM Annual Capacity and Production by Country/Region; 2016
Fig 2.4 EPDM Growth Rate by Region; 2016
Fig 2.5 Global EPDM Market Share by Applications; 2016
Fig 2.6 US EPDM Market by Value; 2016-2027
Fig 2.7 US EPDM Market by Applications; 2016
Fig 2.8 EPDM Demand Growth Percent in India; 2013-2016
Fig 2.9 EPDM Import and Consumption in India; 2012-2016
Fig 2.10 EPDM Market by End Use Consumption in India; 2015-2016
Fig 5.1: Overall IP Trends in EPDM Market; 2007-2018
Fig 5.2: Earliest Priority Country Filing Trend in EPDM Market; 2007-2018
Fig 5.3: EPDM Market Patent Trend by Focus Area; 2007-2018
Fig 5.4: EPDM Market Patent Trend by Applications; 2007-2018
Fig 5.5: EPDM Market Patent Trend by Properties; 2007-2018
Fig 5.6: Key Patent Holders (Legal Assignees) in EPDM Market; 2017
Fig 5.7: Top Inventors in EPDM Market; 2017
Fig 7.1 Global Car Sales by Volume; 2014-2017
Fig 7.2 Cars Sales in India by Volume; Jan-Sep 2017
Fig 7.3 Car and LCV (Light commercial vehicle) Sales Growth by Countries; 2017
Fig 8.1 EPDM Global Warming Potential
Fig 9.1 Global Average Crude Oil Spot Price Historical Data; Jan 2016-Feb 2018
Fig 10.1 ExxonMobil Chemical Sales and Other Operating Revenue; 2013-2017
Fig 10.2 Mitsui Chemicals Net Sales; 2013-20177
Fig 10.3 Bridgestone Group Net Sales; 2013-2017
Fig 10.4 Lanxess AG Net Sales; 2013-2017
Fig 10.5 Versalis Net Sales; 2013-2016
Fig 10.6 SK Global Chemical Net Sales; 2013-2017
Fig 10.7 JSR Corporation Net Sales; 2013-2017
Fig 10.8 Sumitomo Chemical Net Sales; 2013-2017
Fig 10.9 Dow Chemicals Net Sales; 2013-2016
Table 1.1 EPDM Physical and Thermal Properties
Table 1.2 EPDM Chemical Resistance Properties
Table 1.3 EPDM Manufacturing Process
Table 1.4 Catalysts Used in EPDM Manufacturing Process
Table 1.5 EPDM Design Criteria
Table 1.6 Application of EPDM in Automotive Industry
Table 1.7 Advantages of EPDM
Table 2.1 Indian EPDM Market Demand; 2012-2017
Table 3.1 M&A in EPDM Market
Table 4.1 Competitive Landscape of Key Players
Table 4.2 Competitive Landscape of EPDM Market by Application Areas
Table 5.1 EPDM Market Year Wise Patent Filing Trends by Focus Area; 2007-2018
Table 5.2 EPDM Market Year Wise Patent Filing Trends by Applications; 2007-2018
Table 5.3 EPDM Market Year Wise Patent Filing Trends by Properties; 2007-2018
Table 5.4 Key Patents in EPDM Market
Table 5.5 Top Collaborations of Key Players (Legal Assignees)
Table 5.6 Key Patent Holders (Legal Assignees) Year Wise Patent Filing in EPDM Market; 2007-2018
Table 5.7 Key Patent Holders (Legal Assignees) Year Wise Patent Filing in EPDM Market by Focus Area; 2007-2018
Table 5.8 Key Patent Holders (Legal Assignees) Year Wise Patent Filing in EPDM Market by Applications; 2007-2018
Table 6.1 Comparison of Key EPDM Products
Table 7.1 EPDM v/s TPO
Table 9.1 List of Chemicals Not Compatible with EPDM
Table 10.1 ExxonMobil Chemical Company EPDM Product Descriptions
Table 10.2 Mitsui Chemicals Inc. EPDM Product Description
Table 10.3 Lion Elastomers EPDM Product Description
Table 10.4 Firestone Building EPDM Membrane Product Description
Table 10.5 Firestone Building EPDM Flashings, Sealants, and Adhesives Products Description
Table 10.6 Lanxess AG EPDM (Buna EP) Product Description
Table 10.7 Lanxess AG EPDM (Keltan) Product Description
Table 10.8 Lanxess AG EPDM (Rhenogran) Product Description
Table 10.9 Lanxess AG EPDM Product Physical Properties Comparison
Table 10.10 Versalis EPDM (Dutral) Product Analysis
Table 10.12 JSR Corporation EPDM Product Analysis
Table 10.13 Sumitomo Chemical EPDM Product Analysis
Table 10.14 Dow Chemicals EPDM Product Analysis