PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792340
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792340
Neoprene Market Report by Manufacturing Route, Grade, Application, End-User, and Region 2025-2033
The global neoprene market size reached 446.4 Kilo Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 563.3 Kilo Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.49% during 2025-2033.
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber produced artificially by free radical polymerization of chloroprene. It was first developed in the 1930s, as an oil-resistant substitute for natural latex rubber with DuPont being the first to market the compound in 1931. Neoprene offers various advantages over natural rubber latex and other synthetic compounds. Neoprene provides a strong level of protection from oxidizing agents such as alcohols, oils, and acids and offers resistant to all acetonic solvents. It also provides high resistance to physical failures like cuts and is resistant to damage caused by abrasion, flexing and twisting. Neoprene also does not degrade in the presence of sun, ozone or weather and provides excellent adhesion to fabrics and metals. Moreover, Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Compared to natural rubber, neoprene is more gas permeation resistant and can tolerate higher temperatures: up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Even at such elevated temperatures, neoprene maintains its integrity, making it better suited to long-term use in high temperature applications compared to natural rubber. Neoprene's polymer structure also allows it to be modified to create a material compound with a diverse range of chemical and physical properties, based on the product needs.
The global demand of neoprene has been increasing continuously over the last few years catalyzed by its superior physical and chemical properties. The automotive sector represents one of the biggest end users of neoprene. In the automotive industry neoprene is used in the manufacturing of tires, oil seals, power transmission belts, breaking and steering system components, hose covers, etc. Apart from the automotive industry, the growth in the construction sector is also catalyzing the demand of neoprene where it is used to provide electrical insulation; seals for windows, doors, and facades; elevator astragals; deviator pads; Highway and bridge seals, etc.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Manufacturing Route:
- Butadiene Route
- Acetylene Route
Based on the manufacturing route, the market has been segmented into the butadiene route and acetylene route. The butadiene route currently accounts for a higher share.
Breakup by Grade:
- General-Purpose Grade Neoprene
- Pre-Crosslinked Grade Neoprene
- Sulfur-Modified Grade Neoprene
- Slow Crystallizing Grade Neoprene
Based on the grade, the market has been segmented into general-purpose grade neoprene, pre-crosslinked grade neoprene, sulfur-modified grade neoprene and slow crystallizing grade neoprene.
Breakup by Application:
- Technical Rubber
- Adhesives Industry
- Latex Industry
Based on the application, the market has been segmented into technical rubber, adhesives industry and latex industry. Technical rubber currently represents the biggest segment.
Breakup by End-User:
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Medical
Based on the end-user, the market has been segmented into automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods and medical. The automotive segment currently represents the biggest end user.
Breakup by Region:
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
Region-wise, the market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Amongst these, Asia Pacific is the biggest region, accounting for the majority of the global market.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined with some of the key players being Denka Corporation, Lanxess, Showa Denko, Tosoh, Zenith Rubber, GK GmbH Endlosband, Pidilite Industries Ltd., Covestro AG and Asahi Kasei Corporation.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global neoprene market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the key regional markets in the global neoprene industry?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global neoprene market?
- What is the breakup of the global neoprene market on the basis of manufacturing route?
- What is the breakup of the global neoprene market on the basis of grade?
- What is the breakup of the global neoprene market on the basis of application?
- What is the breakup of the global neoprene market on the basis of end-user?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the global neoprene market?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global neoprene market?
- What is the structure of the global neoprene market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the global neoprene market?
- How is neoprene manufactured?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Properties
- 4.3 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Neoprene Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Breakup by Manufacturing Route
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Grade
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Application
- 5.7 Market Breakup by End-User
- 5.8 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.9 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Manufacturing Route
- 6.1 Butadiene Route
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Acetylene Route
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Grade
- 7.1 General-Purpose Grade Neoprene
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Pre-Crosslinked Grade Neoprene
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Sulfur-Modified Grade Neoprene
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Slow Crystallizing Grade Neoprene
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Technical Rubber
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Adhesives Industry
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Latex Industry
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by End-User
- 9.1 Automotive
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Manufacturing
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Consumer Goods
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Medical
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
- 10.1 Asia Pacific
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 North America
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4 Middle East and Africa
- 10.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.5 Latin America
- 10.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.5.2 Market Forecast
11 Global Neoprene Industry: SWOT Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Strengths
- 11.3 Weaknesses
- 11.4 Opportunities
- 11.5 Threats
12 Global Neoprene Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Research and Development
- 12.3 Raw Material Procurement
- 12.4 Manufacturing
- 12.5 Marketing
- 12.6 Distribution
- 12.7 End-Use
13 Global Neoprene Industry: Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 13.4 Degree of Competition
- 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Global Neoprene Industry: Price Analysis
- 14.1 Price Indicators
- 14.2 Price Structure
- 14.3 Margin Analysis
15 Neoprene Manufacturing Process
- 15.1 Product Overview
- 15.2 Raw Material Requirements
- 15.3 Manufacturing Process
- 15.4 Key Success and Risk Factors
16 Competitive Landscape
- 16.1 Market Structure
- 16.2 Key Players
- 16.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 16.3.1 Denka Corporation
- 16.3.2 Lanxess
- 16.3.3 Showa Denko
- 16.3.4 Tosoh
- 16.3.5 Zenith Rubber
- 16.3.6 GK GmbH Endlosband
- 16.3.7 Pidilite Industries Ltd.
- 16.3.8 Covestro AG
- 16.3.9 Asahi Kasei Corporation
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Neoprene Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Neoprene Market: Breakup by Manufacturing Route (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Neoprene Market: Breakup by Grade (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Neoprene Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Neoprene Market: Breakup by End-User (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Neoprene Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 9: Global: Neoprene Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 10: Global: Neoprene Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 11: Global: Neoprene Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 12: Global: Neoprene (Butadiene Route) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Neoprene (Butadiene Route) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Neoprene (Acetylene Route) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Neoprene (Acetylene Route) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Neoprene (General-Purpose Grade) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Neoprene (General-Purpose Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Neoprene (Pre-Crosslinked Grade) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Neoprene (Pre-Crosslinked Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Neoprene (Sulfur-Modified Grade) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Neoprene (Sulfur-Modified Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Neoprene (Slow Crystallizing Grade) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Neoprene (Slow Crystallizing Grade) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Neoprene (Technical Rubber) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Neoprene (Technical Rubber) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: Global: Neoprene (Adhesives Industry) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: Global: Neoprene (Adhesives Industry) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: Global: Neoprene (Latex Industry) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: Global: Neoprene (Latex Industry) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Global: Neoprene (Automotive) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Global: Neoprene (Automotive) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Global: Neoprene (Manufacturing) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Global: Neoprene (Manufacturing) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: Global: Neoprene (Consumer Goods) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: Global: Neoprene (Consumer Goods) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Global: Neoprene (Medical) Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Global: Neoprene (Medical) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: Asia Pacific: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: Asia Pacific: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: North America: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: North America: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Europe: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Europe: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Middle East and Africa: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: Middle East and Africa: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Latin America: Neoprene Market: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Latin America: Neoprene Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Neoprene Manufacturing: Process Flow
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Neoprene Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Breakup by Manufacturing Route (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Breakup by Grade (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Breakup by application (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Breakup by End-User (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Neoprene Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Kilotons), 2025-2033
- Table 7: Neoprene: Raw Material Requirements
- Table 8: Global: Neoprene Market Structure
- Table 9: Global: Neoprene Market: Key Players
