Rubber Processing Chemicals Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Antidegradants, Accelerators, Adhesion Promoters, Blowing Agents, Anti-Scorch Agents, Polymerization Regulators, Others), By Application (Tire, Non-Tire) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Rubber processing chemicals are the specialty chemicals that are used to enhance the chemical and physical properties of rubber. These chemicals improve the resistance of rubber to temperature, ozone, oxidation, sunlight, and mechanical stress. It also improves the resilience, mechanical strength, abrasion, tensile strength and hardness of rubber. The chemicals used for rubber processing are generally antidegradants, anti-scorch agents, accelerators, blowing agents adhesion promoters and others.

Increasing demand for tires, rubber belts, wipers blades, hoses from automotive sector is expected to drive the market. Expending automobile industry shall positively impact the market. Additionally, increasing demand for rubber for non-tire application floor coverings, sealants, roofing materials and others is expected to fuel market growth.

However, rubber chemicals involved in processing release harmful VOCs. Stringent regulations imposed by government regarding emission of VOCs is expected to hinder the market growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on Type, the global rubber processing chemicals market is segmented into antidegradants, accelerators, adhesion promoters, blowing agents, anti-scorch agents, polymerization regulators, and others. Based on application, market is segmented into tire and non-tire applications.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global rubber processing chemicals market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the key players in the market include BASF SE, Solvay, Lanxess, Arkema, Eastman Chemical Company, PMC Rubber Chemicals India Private Limited,  Merchem Limited, and others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Rubber Processing Chemicals Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.  Asia Pacific held the largest share in market in 2017 attributed to the rapid industrialization in China, India, Thailand and other Asian countries.  Additionally, the increasing demand for the rubber processing chemicals from non-tire applications shall drive the regional market. North America is estimated to show substantial growth due to the rise in constructional activities and demand for flooring and roofing applications. Europe is anticipated to show considerable growth due to the high demand from automotive sector. Latin America & Middle East & Africa shall exhibit sluggish growth by the end of forecast period.

Segmentation

Rubber Processing Chemicals Industry Developments

• In October 2020, BASF invested 16 million euros into Pyrum Innovations Inc, specialized in pyrolysis of waste tires. The company is expected to extract oil from the waste tires and use it for manufacturing new products.


• In June 2015, BASF introduced a new blowing agent in Spray Foam under the brand name BASF Spraytite for residential thermal insulation applications.