The thermoplastic elastomers market is estimated to be valued at USD 16.48 Bn in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% from 2025 to 2032. Thermoplastic elastomers, also known as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of thermoplastics and elastomers. They differ from conventional elastomers/rubbers in that they can be melted and reshaped on heating unlike conventional elastomer which decomposes on heating. Thermoplastic elastomers find applications in durable goods like automotive components, footwear, medical devices, and various consumer and industrial goods owing to their properties of elasticity and flexibility similar to rubber but can be processed and recycled like thermoplastics. Rising demand from end-use industries along with growth in global automotive production is expected to drive the growth of the thermoplastic elastomers market in the coming years.
Market Dynamics:
The global thermoplastic elastomers market is driven by factors such as growing demand from the automotive industry for lightweight and durable components, increasing demand for footwear, and rising consumption of consumer goods. Thermoplastic elastomers are widely used in the automotive industry to manufacture bumpers, door panels, instrument panels, and other components owing to their ability to withstand mechanical impact. According to International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the global vehicle production increased from around 83 million units in 2015 to over 95 million units in 2020. Growth in vehicle production is expected to propel the demand for thermoplastic elastomers in the coming years. However, volatility in raw material prices due to supply demand gaps is expected to restrain the market growth. The development of bio-based thermoplastic elastomers presents tremendous opportunity for sustainable growth of the market in the upcoming decade.
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