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Freedonia Industry Study #1553World ThermoplasticElastomersStudy Publication Date: May 2002Price: $4,600Pages: 305World Thermoplastic Elastomers, a new study from TheFreedonia Group, provides you with an in-depth analysisof the major trends in the world market for thermoplasticelastomers and the outlook for product segments andmajor markets -- critical information to help you withstrategic planning.This brochure gives you an indication of the scope,depth and value of Freedonia's new study, World ThermoplasticElastomers. Ordering information is included onthe back page of the brochure.Brochure Table of ContentsStudy Highlights ............................................................................... 2Study Table of Contents and List of Tables and Charts ................... 4Sample Pages and Tables from:Market Environment.................................................... 6Supply and Demand by Country and Region............... 7Demand by Market and Type...................................... 8Industry Structure ........................................................ 9Company Profiles ...................................................... 10List of Companies Profiled ........................................ 11Forecasting Methodology ............................................................... 12About the Company ....................................................................... 13Advantages of Freedonia Reports ................................................... 13About Our Customers .................................................................... 14Related Studies ............................................................................... 15Ordering Information..................................................................... 16

Table of ContentsTables and Charts are featured for each region andcountry. Historical data and forecasts are presentedfor 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011.For each country/region, the following are provided:Population (million)GDP per capitaGross Domestic Product (bil US 98$)$ per mil $ GDPkg per capitakg per mil $ GDPTPE Demand (mil $)$/kgTPE Demand (000 mil tons)Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs)Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs)Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs)Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs)Copolyester Elastomers (COPEs)Other TPEs+ net exports/stockpilesThermoplastic Elastomer ProductionI. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSummary Table ...................................................................... 3II.III.MARKET ENVIRONMENTGeneral ....................................................................................... 4World Economic Overview ........................................................ 6Table - World Gross Domestic Product by Region ................ 8World Population Overview ...................................................... 9Table - World Population by Region ................................... 10World Fixed Investment Overview ........................................... 10Table - World Gross Fixed Investment by Region ................ 14World Personal Consumption Expenditures ............................ 14Table - World Personal ConsumptionExpenditures by Region ..................................................... 16World Manufacturing Overview .............................................. 16Table - World Manufacturing Value Added by Region ........ 17World Motor Vehicle Overview ............................................... 18Table - World Motor Vehicle Industry Overview ............... 18World Motor Vehicle Production/Assembly ....................... 19Table - World Motor Vehicle Production/Assembly ....... 21World Motor Vehicles in Use .............................................. 22Table - World Motor Vehicles in Use .............................. 23Per Capita Demand for Thermoplastic Elastomers ................... 23Chart - TPE Demand per Capita/GDPper Capita Relationship, 2001 ............................................ 25SUPPLY & DEMAND BY REGION & COUNTRYGeneral .................................................................................... 26Table - World Thermoplastic ElastomerSupply & Demand by Region ............................................. 28North America .......................................................................... 29North America - TPE Market Share by Company ................ 32United States ........................................................................ 33Canada ................................................................................ 36Mexico ................................................................................ 38Western Europe ...................................................................... 41Western Europe - TPE Market Share by Company ............. 45Belgium ............................................................................... 46France ................................................................................... 50Germany ............................................................................... 52Italy ...................................................................................... 55Spain ................................................................................... 58United Kingdom ................................................................... 60Other Western Europe ........................................................ 62Asia/Pacific .............................................................................. 65Asia/Pacific - TPE Market Share by Company ..................... 69China ................................................................................... 69Japan .................................................................................... 72South Korea ......................................................................... 76Taiwan ................................................................................ 79Other Asia/Pacific ............................................................... 82Rest of World ........................................................................... 86Latin America ...................................................................... 89Eastern Europe ..................................................................... 90Africa/Mideast ..................................................................... 92IV.DEMAND BY MARKETGeneral ..................................................................................... 95Table - World Thermoplastic ElastomerDemand by Market ........................................................... 97Motor Vehicles ......................................................................... 97Table - Motor Vehicle Marketsfor Thermoplastic Elastomers ........................................... 101Industrial Products ................................................................. 101Table - Industrial Product Marketsfor Thermoplastic Elastomers ........................................... 1044World Thermoplastic Elastomers #1553Freedonia Industry Study

Market EnvironmentThe Market Environment Sectiondiscusses key indicators that drivedemand for world thermoplasticelastomers, including motor vehicletrends, the outlook for manufacturing,and Freedonia’s uniquely developedmacroeconomic indicators.This information provides you with anunderstanding and an analysis of theclimate in which the global thermoplasticelastomers industry operates andhelps you build your market strategy tosustain long-term growth.MARKET ENVIRONMENTPer Capita Demand for Thermoplastic ElastomersThermoplastic elastomers, which were developed to bridge the performance gapbetween synthetic rubber and conventional thermoplastics, are often described as“next generation” rubber. In functional terms, this means that the use of TPEsSAMPLE PAGEtends to be restricted to economies that have developed advanced positions in themanufacture and compounding of synthetic rubber and thermoplastics. Further,use of TPEs is concentrated in major durables, particularly automobiles, industrialmachinery, appliances and related items (i.e., lawn care equipment), which tends tolimit demand to countries with major positions in the design of these equipmenttypes. The design element is crucial, as it is product designers, prototypers andengineers that often determine the material composition of TPE-containingitems. For this reason, TPE demand does not necessarily rise commensuratelywith output of consumer goods, since many low wage countries are used simply aslow-wage assembly centers for labor-intensive products, with the product design,planning and testing aspects remaining in major developed countries.As is apparent from the following chart, there is a strong positive correlationbetween income levels (represented here by real gross domestic product per capita)and TPE demand per capita (presented in kilograms). In 2001, global TPEdemand was equivalent to 0.26 kilograms per capita, or aboutone-quarter of akilogram per person. The higher per capita TPE demand levels occur in the US,SAMPLE PAGECanada, the major economies of Western Europe (particularly Belgium, Germanyand the UK), and the export-oriented economies of Asia (particularly Japan, SouthKorea and Taiwan). China’s per capita TPE demand remains below the globalaverage, though the country’s domestic market for these materials grew at doubledigitrates throughout the 1990s. Demand for TPEs remains negligible throughoutmost of Latin America (with the exception of Brazil), Eastern Europe and Africa/Mideast. In most cases, countries in these regions are still focused on developing© Copyright by The Freedonia Group, Inc.6World Thermoplastic Elastomers #1553Freedonia Industry Study

Supply & Demandby Region & CountryThe Supply and Demand Sectionhighlights the key issues that haveaffected the global thermoplasticelastomers market over the past tenyears and summarizes contributinggrowth factors.This information helps you:• Focus your sales and marketingefforts on high growth areas.• Propose new areas for developmentSouth KoreaSUPPLY & DEMAND BY REGION & COUNTRYDemand for thermoplastic elastomers in South Korea is forecast to increase 8.6percent per year to 92,000 metric tons in 2006, with market value expanding atdouble digit rates over the SAMPLE same period to PAGE reach $415 million. As South Korea isthe second largest motor vehicle producer in Asia behind Japan, a major share ofthe country’s TPE demand is related to the motor vehicle industry. Vehicleoutput is forecast to post moderate gains after a weak showing in the second halfof the 1990s, and this factor, along with continued supplantation of rubber parts,will promote favorable gains in TPEs.With the motor vehicle market leveling off, TPEs are finding their strongestopportunities in smaller sectors, particularly the industrial and manufacturingsectors, where TPEs are used in a wide range of parts and components -- e.g., belts,hoses, bumpers and vibration dampening elements. TPEs also are widely used inGermany - Thermoplastic Elastomer Supply & Demandconsumer goods such as housewares, sporting goods, hand and power tools, andsmall (thousand appliances. metric Additionally, tons) although lower wage nations such as China areItemoffering intense competition for South Korea’s footwear industry, the use of1992 1996 2001 2006 2011styrenic block copolymers and TPUs in footwear-related applications will remain aPopulation (million)major factor in the South Korean TPE market.80.6 81.9 82.3 82.3 82.2GDP per capita 21040 21490 23390 26060 29320Gross Domestic Product (bil South US 98$) Korean TPE production 1696 1760 is forecast 1925 to reach 25,000 2145 metric 2410 tons in 2006.LG Chemical is the leading producer, with an SBS unit located in Yeochon. LG$ per mil $ GDPkg per capitakg per mil $ GDPChemical also is active 171.0 through 230.1 an agreement 290.9with Advanced 349.7 Elastomer 414.9 Systems.As part of the alliance, 0.83 AES allows 1.05LG Chemical 1.34 to 1.66 market the 2.04 company’sSANTOPRENE TPVs, 39.5 as well as 48.9 produce and 57.1distribute 63.9 compounds 69.7based on AES’TPVs in South Korea and other countries in the Asia/Pacific region.TPE Demand (mil $) 290 405 560 750 1000$/kg 4.33 4.71 5.09 5.47 5.95US-based Crompton expanded its position in South Korea in April 2001, when itacquired the DB Casthanes business of HST&C (South Korea). The DB CasthanesThermoplastic Elastomer Demand 67.0 86.0SAMPLE 110.0 137.0 TABLE 168.0Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs) 32.0 41.0 52.0 65.0 79.0Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs) 16.1 21.5 27.4 33.5 41.6Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) 10.8 13.2 16.8 20.9 25.3Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) 4.0 5.3 6.8 8.3 9.9Copolyester Elastomers (COPEs) 1.8 2.5 3.6 4.8 6.2Other TPEs 2.3 2.5 3.4 4.5 6.0+ net exports/stockpiles 31.0 38.0 44.0 59.0 82.0Thermoplastic Elastomer Production 98.0 124.0 154.0 196.0 250.0© Copyright by The Freedonia Group, Inc.World Thermoplastic Elastomers #1553Order form on last page7

Demand by Market & TypeThese Sections analyze demand trendsand consider the threats and opportunitiesfor each type and market.DEMAND BY TYPEThermoplastic PolyurethanesSAMPLE PAGEWorld demand for thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (TPUs) is forecast toincrease 6.3 percent per year to 260,000 metric tons in 2006, outpacing inflationadjustedgains in the global economy and tracking aggregate growth in the overallTPE industry. Market value is forecast to expand nine percent per year over thesame period to $1.9 billion. TPUs were the first thermoplastic elastomers to findwidespread commercial use, which makes this a relatively mature segment of theTPE industry, and these elastomers continue to face strong competition fromother thermoplastic elastomers, particularly reactor thermoplastic polyolefins(TPOs) in film and sheet applications. However, TPUs are seeing increased use inblends with TPOs, a practice that is expanding the range of applications for bothtypes of materials. TPUs are commonly used in motor vehicles, consumerConsumer & Sporting Goods Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomersproducts, industrial products, wire and cable, and medical products, as well as a(thousand variety metric of tons) miscellaneous markets.Item Thermoplastic 1992 1996 polyurethane 2001elastomers 2006 are block 2011copolymers incorporating hardand soft segments into their structure. The properties of these materials may bePers Consump Expend (bil US 98$) varied 19416 by altering 22358the proportion 26493 31670 of the polymers 38470used, the chain length or thekg/mil $ PCE branching 2.5 of the 3.5 copolymer. 5.6 The hard 7.7segment 10.1 is an isocyanate, while the softsegments include esters, ethers and caprolactones, depending on desired performancecharacteristics,Consumer & Sporting Goods 49.5 78.0 SAMPLE 148.0 245.0CharacteristicsTABLE 390.0vary according to the manufacturer, butBy Type:ester-based elastomers generally offer better weatherability and better chemicalThermoplastic Polyurethanes 11.0 18.0 36.0 56.0 90.0resistance, while ether-based materials offer improved hydrolytic stability.Styrenic Block Copolymers 13.0 17.0 35.0 53.0 80.0Thermoplastic Polyolefins Polycaprolactone 9.0 16.0types offer 30.0 a good 59.0 balance between 96.0 the properties of polyesterCopolyester Elastomers and polyether 6.0 types. 10.0 Additives 18.0 are 29.0 used to improve 45.0 dimensional stability, reduceThermoplastic Vulcanizates friction, 2.5 improve 5.0static resistance, 11.0 increase 19.0 flame 33.0retardance, and provideOther TPEs weatherability 8.0 12.0 and fungal 18.0 resistance. 29.0 TPUs can 46.0 be reinforced with glass fibers atlevels up to 40 percent.By Application:Appliances & Housewares TPUs 40.0 offer high 59.0 tensile strength, 95.0 cut 148.0 and abrasion 225.0resistance, and good wearSporting Goods & Household Goods 9.5 19.0 53.0 97.0 165.0© Copyright by The Freedonia Group, Inc.8World Thermoplastic Elastomers #1553Freedonia Industry Study

Company ProfilesThe Profiles Section analyzes 49companies active in the world thermoplasticelastomers industry. Theseprofiles represent a sampling or crosssectionof the types of companiesinvolved in the industry.Divisions, subsidiaries, jointventures, etc., are discussed underappropriate parent companies.Noveon Incorporated9911 Brecksville RoadBrecksville, OH 44141216-447-5000http://www.noveoninc.comCOMPANY PROFILESSources for profiles included:• Information provided bykey staff members in therespective companies• Annual reports• 10-K reports• Security analysts reports• Corporate product literatureSales: $1.1 billion (2001, as reported by company)SAMPLE PAGEEmployment: 3,090 (2000, as reported to the SEC)Key Products: thermoplastic polyurethanesNoveon, formerly BF Goodrich Performance Materials, began operating as aprivately-held firm when a US-based investor group consisting of AEA InvestorsIncorporated, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and DB Capital Partners acquiredthe Performance Materials segment of BF Goodrich Company (Charlotte, NorthCarolina) for $1.4 billion in February 2001. Noveon is a leading global producer ofperformance polymer systems and additives with operations organized into threesegments: Consumer Specialties, Polymer Solutions and Performance Coatings.The Company is active in the world thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) industrythrough the Polymer Solutions segment, which includes thermoplastic polyurethanes(TPUs). Noveon has production facilities in North America, LatinAmerica, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Research and development centersare maintained in Brecksville, Ohio in the US, as well as in Belgium by NoveonChemical Belgie NV, a subsidiary.Among Noveon’s TPU products are ESTANE, ESTALOC and ESTAGRIP. Thesematerials are produced at facilities in Avon Lake, Ohio in the US, as well as at aplant in Belgium. The TPUs are marketed worldwide. ESTANE polyester- andpolyether-based TPUs are designed to offer toughness, durability, abrasion and© Copyright by The Freedonia Group, Inc.World Thermoplastic Elastomers #155310Freedonia Industry Study

CompaniesProfiledAdvanced Elastomer Systems LPAsahi Kasei CorporationBasell NVBASF AGElastogran GmbHTakeda Badische Urethane IndustriesBayer AGDIC Bayer Polymer LimitedSumitomo Bayer Urethane CompanyBridgestone CorporationFirestone Polymers LLCCelanese AGTicona AGChi Mei CorporationChina Petroleum and Chemical CorporationSinopec CorporationCrompton CorporationCK Witco CorporationDB CasthanesRubiconUniroyal Chemical CompanyDexco PolymersDow Chemical CompanyDow Corning CorporationMultibase SADSM NVAlliance Alloys LLCDuPont Dow Elastomers LLCDuPont (EI) de NemoursEastman Chemical CompanyEMS-Chemie Holding AGEni SpAEniChem SpAPolimeri Europa SrlEquistar Chemicals LPExxon Mobil CorporationMytex PolymersFerro CorporationAdvanced Polymer Alloys LLCGeneral Electric CompanyGE PolymerlandGLS CorporationAlliance Alloys LLCGoodrich CorporationHuntsman CorporationRubiconKraiburg Gummiwerk GmbH & CompanyEK PolymersKraton Polymers US LLCKuraray Company LimitedMitsubishi Chemical CorporationMytex PolymersSunprene CompanyMitsui Chemicals IncorporatedMitsui Takeda ChemicalsNova Polymers IncorporatedNoveon IncorporatedGoodrich (BF) Performance MaterialsPolyOne CorporationGeon CompanyHanna (MA) CompanyRepsol YPF SADynasol Elastomeros SARockwood Specialties IncorporatedAlphaGary CorporationGES CompanyRoyal Dutch/Shell Group of CompaniesSaint-GobainSchulman (A.) IncorporatedSunprene CompanySolvay SASpartech CorporationSumitomo Chemical Company LimitedGES CompanySumitomo Bayer Urethane CompanyTakeda Chemical Industries CompanyMitsui Takeda ChemicalsTeknor Apex CompanySingapore Polymer CorporationTotal Fina Elf SAAtofina SAToyobo Company LimitedTSRC CorporationWashington Penn Plastic CompanyZeon CorporationNippon Zeon Company LimitedWorld Thermoplastic Elastomers #1553Order form on last page11

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