Published August 2023
Olefinic thermoplastic elastomers include thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs), thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) and reactor-made thermoplastic polyolefins (r-TPOs). These elastomers are two-component systems consisting of an elastomer (such as EPDM or POE) finely dispersed in a thermoplastic polyolefin (such as polypropylene). There continues to be growing interest in olefinic thermoplastic elastomers because of their ease of processing, greater design freedom, lightweighting ability (especially in automobiles) and their ability to be recycled. The automotive industry is the largest market for olefinic thermoplastic elastomers, accounting for close to two-thirds of the total global market in recent years. Penetration is considered high, and continued use for automotive parts and components in passenger car and truck interiors, exteriors and under-the-hood applications is seen as promising. Other important end-use markets include industrial uses, such as construction and TPO roofing, consumer and electrical uses and others.
The following pie chart shows world consumption of olefinic thermoplastic elastomers in 2023:
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