Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), 2024- Volume 6 - Elastomers
Description
Introduction. This is the fifth volume in a series of eight that examines the market for polyurethane chemicals and their use in manufacturing polyurethane products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This volume focuses specifically on polyurethane adhesives and sealants. The eight volumes are titled: Raw Materials, Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam, Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Elastomers, Binders, and End-Use Markets. Each volume can be used alone and includes a summary with details on the total use of polyurethane chemicals.
This study revises and updates IAL's research on the EMEA polyurethane industry and builds upon research from recent years. The information in the report is based on an extensive interview program with raw material producers and suppliers, end users, systems houses, and trade associations. Research for the report was conducted in the first quarter of 2025, when respondents were able to discuss figures for the full year of 2024. This report contains raw material consumption figures for all major polyurethane product types for 2024 and includes forecasts up to 2029.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This report describes the supply and demand of raw materials in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Western European countries covered are Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Nordic Countries, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Eastern European countries include the Czech Republic, CIS (excluding Russia), Hungary, Other Eastern Europe (including Baltic States, The Balkans, Bulgaria), Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Turkiye. The Middle East and Africa regions covered are Algeria, East Africa, Egypt, Iran, Levant, Morocco, Other GCC, Other Middle East, Rest of North Africa, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and West Africa.
This volume provides information on the production of PU adhesives and sealants, as well as the related consumption of principal PU raw materials, with estimates for 2024 and forecasts for 2029.
METHODOLOGY.
The information was obtained from existing in-house data and an extensive interview program with manufacturers, trade associations, raw material producers, and systems houses across EMEA. Published data and statistics were also reviewed to produce the most accurate figures for raw material consumption. Forecasts for the production of PU products and consumption of raw materials for 2029 are based on industry and economic forecasts, as well as other relevant commercial and technical issues. Detailed market analyses of all product sectors are presented in the relevant volumes. Slight discrepancies in the totals may occur due to rounding.
PRODUCTS AND END USES.
The production of polyurethane adhesives and sealants and related raw material demand is broken down as follows:
Adhesives: Automotive, Construction, Flexible Packaging, Footwear, General Assembly, and Other - Non-specific.
Sealants: Auto Direct Glazing, Construction, Insulated Glazing, and Other transport.
UNITS OF VOLUME.
All volumes are quoted in tonnes of finished PU adhesives and sealants and tonnes of raw material consumed, including additives, fillers, and other materials.
FORECASTS.
The forecasts are based on industry comments and economic indicators. Manufacturers often cannot agree whether a market will increase or decrease, preferring to quote the factors most likely to influence it. Forecasts for changes in production by product type and application are given for each country. These are five-year forecasts derived from industry comments and expectations. Forecasts for 2029 are provided alongside the actual production figures for 2024. Additional statistical information is in Volume 8 of this report.
FORMULATIONS.
Due to the multitude of proprietary formulations, a number of assumptions about product formulations were necessarily made. These assumptions, expressed as % w/w, are used to calculate raw material consumption by product. Because volumes are derived from these formulations, the figures are presented as exact figures.
Indicative Formulations. The following table provides the raw material formulations used for adhesives and sealants in % w/w:
Automotive Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 22% Other Material, 12% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 3% Spec. Isocyanates, 34% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 8% TDI.
Construction Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 15% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 10% Polyester Polyol, 2% Spec. Isocyanates, 41% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Flexible Packaging Adhesives: 22% MMDI, 10% Other Material, 18% Polyester Polyol, 6% Spec. Isocyanates, 32% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 12% TDI.
Footwear Adhesives: 30% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 16% Spec. Isocyanates, 28% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Gen. Assembly Adhesives: 8% MMDI, 18% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 5% Spec. Isocyanates, 36% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Other/Non Specified Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 15% Other Material, 18% PMDI, 12% Polyester Polyol, 3% Spec. Isocyanates, 38% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 4% TDI.
Auto Direct Glazing Sealants: 10% MMDI, 59% Other Material, 1% Spec. Isocyanates, 30% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Construction Sealants: 10% MMDI, 38% Other Material, 5% PMDI, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 12% TDI.
Insulated Glazing Sealants: 10% MMDI, 39% Other Material, 10% PMDI, 4% Polyester Polyol, 2% Spec. Isocyanates, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Other Transport Sealants: 31% Other Material, 20% PMDI, 7% Polyester Polyol, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Abbreviations. A list of abbreviations used in the report is provided, including:
1K: One component.
2K: Two component.
ADI: Aliphatic isocyanate.
CAGR: Compound annual growth rate.
CO2: Carbon dioxide.
DIY: Do it yourself.
DPP: Digital product passport.
ECV: Electric commercial vehicle.
EV: Electric vehicle.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Countries.
GDP: Gross domestic product.
GFCF: Gross fixed capital formation.
GRP: Glass reinforced plastic.
HORECA: Hotel, restaurant, catering.
ICE: Internal combustion engine.
IG: Insulated glazing.
MDF: Medium density fibreboard.
MDI: Methylene bis (4-phenyl isocyanate).
MMDI: Monomeric MDI (pure).
MS: Modified silane.
OEM: Original equipment manufacturer.
PE: Polyethylene.
PET: Polyethylene terephthalate.
PIB: Polyisobutadiene.
PMDI: Polymeric MDI (crude).
PPP: Public-private partnership.
PU: Polyurethane.
PUD: Polyurethane dispersion.
PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.
SME: Small and medium sized enterprises.
SMP: Silane/silyl modified polymer.
SUV: Sports utility vehicle.
TDI: Toluene 2,4-di-isocyanate.
TPU: Thermoplastic polyurethane.
UV: Ultraviolet.
VFFS: Vertical form-fill systems.
VOC: Volatile organic compound.
This study revises and updates IAL's research on the EMEA polyurethane industry and builds upon research from recent years. The information in the report is based on an extensive interview program with raw material producers and suppliers, end users, systems houses, and trade associations. Research for the report was conducted in the first quarter of 2025, when respondents were able to discuss figures for the full year of 2024. This report contains raw material consumption figures for all major polyurethane product types for 2024 and includes forecasts up to 2029.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This report describes the supply and demand of raw materials in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Western European countries covered are Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Nordic Countries, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Eastern European countries include the Czech Republic, CIS (excluding Russia), Hungary, Other Eastern Europe (including Baltic States, The Balkans, Bulgaria), Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Turkiye. The Middle East and Africa regions covered are Algeria, East Africa, Egypt, Iran, Levant, Morocco, Other GCC, Other Middle East, Rest of North Africa, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and West Africa.
This volume provides information on the production of PU adhesives and sealants, as well as the related consumption of principal PU raw materials, with estimates for 2024 and forecasts for 2029.
METHODOLOGY.
The information was obtained from existing in-house data and an extensive interview program with manufacturers, trade associations, raw material producers, and systems houses across EMEA. Published data and statistics were also reviewed to produce the most accurate figures for raw material consumption. Forecasts for the production of PU products and consumption of raw materials for 2029 are based on industry and economic forecasts, as well as other relevant commercial and technical issues. Detailed market analyses of all product sectors are presented in the relevant volumes. Slight discrepancies in the totals may occur due to rounding.
PRODUCTS AND END USES.
The production of polyurethane adhesives and sealants and related raw material demand is broken down as follows:
Adhesives: Automotive, Construction, Flexible Packaging, Footwear, General Assembly, and Other - Non-specific.
Sealants: Auto Direct Glazing, Construction, Insulated Glazing, and Other transport.
UNITS OF VOLUME.
All volumes are quoted in tonnes of finished PU adhesives and sealants and tonnes of raw material consumed, including additives, fillers, and other materials.
FORECASTS.
The forecasts are based on industry comments and economic indicators. Manufacturers often cannot agree whether a market will increase or decrease, preferring to quote the factors most likely to influence it. Forecasts for changes in production by product type and application are given for each country. These are five-year forecasts derived from industry comments and expectations. Forecasts for 2029 are provided alongside the actual production figures for 2024. Additional statistical information is in Volume 8 of this report.
FORMULATIONS.
Due to the multitude of proprietary formulations, a number of assumptions about product formulations were necessarily made. These assumptions, expressed as % w/w, are used to calculate raw material consumption by product. Because volumes are derived from these formulations, the figures are presented as exact figures.
Indicative Formulations. The following table provides the raw material formulations used for adhesives and sealants in % w/w:
Automotive Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 22% Other Material, 12% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 3% Spec. Isocyanates, 34% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 8% TDI.
Construction Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 15% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 10% Polyester Polyol, 2% Spec. Isocyanates, 41% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Flexible Packaging Adhesives: 22% MMDI, 10% Other Material, 18% Polyester Polyol, 6% Spec. Isocyanates, 32% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 12% TDI.
Footwear Adhesives: 30% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 16% Spec. Isocyanates, 28% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Gen. Assembly Adhesives: 8% MMDI, 18% Other Material, 15% PMDI, 11% Polyester Polyol, 5% Spec. Isocyanates, 36% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Other/Non Specified Adhesives: 10% MMDI, 15% Other Material, 18% PMDI, 12% Polyester Polyol, 3% Spec. Isocyanates, 38% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 4% TDI.
Auto Direct Glazing Sealants: 10% MMDI, 59% Other Material, 1% Spec. Isocyanates, 30% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Construction Sealants: 10% MMDI, 38% Other Material, 5% PMDI, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 12% TDI.
Insulated Glazing Sealants: 10% MMDI, 39% Other Material, 10% PMDI, 4% Polyester Polyol, 2% Spec. Isocyanates, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol.
Other Transport Sealants: 31% Other Material, 20% PMDI, 7% Polyester Polyol, 35% Stand. P'ether Polyol, 7% TDI.
Abbreviations. A list of abbreviations used in the report is provided, including:
1K: One component.
2K: Two component.
ADI: Aliphatic isocyanate.
CAGR: Compound annual growth rate.
CO2: Carbon dioxide.
DIY: Do it yourself.
DPP: Digital product passport.
ECV: Electric commercial vehicle.
EV: Electric vehicle.
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Countries.
GDP: Gross domestic product.
GFCF: Gross fixed capital formation.
GRP: Glass reinforced plastic.
HORECA: Hotel, restaurant, catering.
ICE: Internal combustion engine.
IG: Insulated glazing.
MDF: Medium density fibreboard.
MDI: Methylene bis (4-phenyl isocyanate).
MMDI: Monomeric MDI (pure).
MS: Modified silane.
OEM: Original equipment manufacturer.
PE: Polyethylene.
PET: Polyethylene terephthalate.
PIB: Polyisobutadiene.
PMDI: Polymeric MDI (crude).
PPP: Public-private partnership.
PU: Polyurethane.
PUD: Polyurethane dispersion.
PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.
SME: Small and medium sized enterprises.
SMP: Silane/silyl modified polymer.
SUV: Sports utility vehicle.
TDI: Toluene 2,4-di-isocyanate.
TPU: Thermoplastic polyurethane.
UV: Ultraviolet.
VFFS: Vertical form-fill systems.
VOC: Volatile organic compound.
Table of Contents
163 Pages
- 1. Introduction Elastomers
- 1.1 Introduction.
- 1.2 Indicative Formulations.
- 1.3 Abbreviations.
- 1.4 End-use Market Definitions.
- 2. Elastomers Product Description
- 2.1 Product Description.
- 3. Key Market Players
- 3.1 Major Producers Of Elastomers..
- 3.1.1 Major Producers Of Elastomers - Cont.
- 4. Total Emea Elastomers
- 4.1 Elastomers Trends - Emea.
- 4.2 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 4.3 Pu Production By Country - Western Europe.
- 4.4 Pu Production By Country - Cee.
- 4.5 Pu Production By Country - Μεα.
- 4.6 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 4.7 Forecast Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.1 Western Europe Elastomers
- 5.1.1 Elastomers Trends - Western Europe.
- 5.1.2 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.1.3 Pu Production By Country.
- 5.1.4 Forecast Pu Production By Country.
- 5.1.5 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.1.6 Forecast Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.2 Austria
- 5.2.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.2.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption...
- 5.2.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.3 Benelux
- 5.3.2 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.3.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.3.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.4 France
- 5.4.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.4.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.4.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.5 Germany
- 5.5.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.5.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.5.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption..
- 5.6 Greece
- 5.6.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.6.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.6.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption..
- 5.7 Italy
- 5.7.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.7.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.7.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.8 Nordics
- 5.8.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.8.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.8.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.9 Portugal
- 5.9.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.9.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.9.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.10 Spain
- 5.10.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.10.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.10.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.11 Switzerland
- 5.11.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.11.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.11.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.12 Uk
- 5.12.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 5.12.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 5.12.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.1 Central & Eastern Europe Elastomers
- 6.1.1 Elastomers Trends - Central And Eastern Europe.
- 6.1.2 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.1.3 Pu Production By Country.
- 6.1.4 Forecast Pu Production By Country.
- 6.1.5 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.1.6 Forecast Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.2 Cis (Excl Russia)
- 6.2.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.2.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.2.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.3 Czech Republic
- 6.3.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.3.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.3.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.4 Hungary
- 6.4.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.4.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.4.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.5 Other Eastern Europe
- 6.5.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.5.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.5.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.6 Poland
- 6.6.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.6.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.6.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.7 Romania
- 6.7.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.7.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.7.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.8 Russia
- 6.8.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.8.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.8.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.9 Slovakia
- 6.9.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.9.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.9.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.10 Slovenia
- 6.10.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.10.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.10.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption
- 6.11 Turkey
- 6.11.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 6.11.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 6.11.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.1 Middle East And Africa Elastomers
- 7.1.1 Elastomers Trends - Middle East And Africa.
- 7.1.2 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.1.3 Pu Production By Country.
- 7.1.4 Forecast Pu Production By Country.
- 7.1.5 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.1.6 Forecast Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.2 East Africa
- 7.2.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.2.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.2.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.3 Egypt
- 7.3.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.3.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.3.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.4 Iran
- 7.4.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.4.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.4.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.5 Levant
- 7.5.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.5.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.5.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.6 Morocco
- 7.6.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.6.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.6.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption
- 7.7 Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.7.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.7.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.8 South Africa
- 7.8.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.8.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.8.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption..
- 7.9 Uae
- 7.9.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.9.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.9.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.10 West Africa
- 7.10.1 Growth In Production Of Elastomers.
- 7.10.2 Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
- 7.10.3 Forecast Elastomers Raw Material Consumption.
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