Curing Bladder Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Material Type (Butyl Rubber, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, Silicone, and Others), By Type (Bias Tyre Curing Bladder and Radial Tyre Curing Bladder), By Application (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Curing bladder plays an important role in the manufacturing of tires and other rubber components. It is a vulcanization process to improve their physical properties and durability. It is an inflatable component used in the tyre curing process. This process has several advantages, such as improved durability, reduced manufacturing defects, cost savings, and increased productivity of tire manufacturing activity.

The tire and automotive sectors are the larger consumers of curing bladders for manufacturing products such as tires, hoses, belts, and molded components. A growth in the automotive sector across developing and developed economies raises the demand for manufacturing of tires, boosting the curing bladder demand, which subsequently fuels the industry expansion. For instance, according to Marklines, the automotive sector sales in France increased by 13% in 2024 compared to 2023. Moreover, several governments planned to invest in manufacturing new tire plants, which raise the demand for curing bladder. For instance, in January 2024, Yokohama Rubber Company Limited, based in Japan, planned to invest around USD 65.2 million to construct a new manufacturing plant in the Philippines. All such factors drive the growth of the market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the market. Various automotive and rubber manufacturing plants were forced to halt or reduce operations due to prolonged lockdowns enforced across the globe. Furthermore, there were disruptions in the raw material supply chain, which hampered the growth of the global curing bladder market.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities


• Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Segmentation

Analysis by Type

Based on type, the market is segmented into bias tyre curing bladder and radial tyre curing bladder.

The radial tyre curing bladder segment is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and mounting product adoption from the automotive sector.

The bias tyre curing bladder segment is projected to record moderate growth due to moderate demand from mining, agricultural and construction sectors. Additionally, rising urbanization and industrialization, which surge the demand for such products for automotive production.

Regional Analysis

The global curing bladder market has been studied across five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market owing to the strong presence of curing bladder manufacturers, rapid urbanization, and industrialization across India, China, and Japan, among others. These factors create the demand for curing bladders for tyre manufacturing, fueling market growth. Additionally, steady economic growth across the Asia Pacific region supports the expansion of automotive and tire plants.

The North America market is projected to grow steadily during the forecast period owing to the rising demand from the industrial and automotive sectors. In addition, the growing production of automotive vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles, fuels the expansion of the market.

The Europe market is anticipated to grow moderately during the forecast period due to rising investment for the expansion of new tire manufacturing plants and strong growth in the automotive sector.

The Middle East & Africa and South America markets are expected to grow decently owing to increasing industrialization and infrastructure development. This boosts the demand for commercial vehicle tires, fueling the industry growth.

Distribution of the Global Curing Bladder Market, By Region of Origin:

• North America – 26%


• Europe  – 21%


• Asia Pacific – 38%


• Middle East & Africa – 10%


• South America – 5%

Key Players Covered

The key players in this market include Lanxess, Continental AG, Polymer Industrial Products Company LLC, Shandong Xishui Yongyi Rubber, Runtong Rubber, Dajin Tyre, Xing Yuan Group, Huahe, Dawang Jintai Group, and Tyre Bladder Company Limited.   

Key Industry Developments

• May 2023: Rhene Chemie, a subsidiary of Lanxess, introduced a new high-performance bladder for various shapes. The company has three manufacturing plants in Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina. These curing bladders have advantages such as a wide product range and long durability.   


• March 2023: Continental AG launched a new Conti Curing bladder, especially designed for ultra-high-performance passenger car tires. It reduces the waste generated from tyre manufacturing and provides long durability.