EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2029

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Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) is a high-density rubber that is very durable. EPDM has some characteristics that make it especially suitable for gaskets, electrical insulation and lamination. EPDM can be finished to an extremely smooth surface. EPDM has great resistance to abrasives, tearing, solvents and high temperatures. EPDM has excellent flexibility at high and low temperatures.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer). This report contains market size and forecasts of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) in global, including the following market information:
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, ($ millions)
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2024-2029, (MT)
Global top five EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) companies in 2022 (%)
The global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) market was valued at US$ 4351.4 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 5793 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
Global Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) key players include Lanxess, ExxonMobil, Lion Elastomers, JSR/Kumho, Eni (Polimeri Europa), etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 70%. North America is the largest market, with a share about 35%, followed by Europe, with a share about 20 percent. In terms of product, Solution Polymerization is the largest segment, with a share about 90%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Automotive Industry, followed by Building & Construction, Wires & Cables.
MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL, INC (MMG) has surveyed the EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2022 (%)
    Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Technology
    Metallocene Catalyst Technology
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2022 (%)
    Building & Construction
    Plastic Modification
    Tires & Tubes
    Automotive
    Wires & Cables
    Lubricant Additives
    Others
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2024-2029 ($ Millions) & (MT)
Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)
    North America
        US
        Canada
        Mexico
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        U.K.
        Italy
        Russia
        Nordic Countries
        Benelux
        Rest of Europe
    Asia
        China
        Japan
        South Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Rest of Asia
    South America
        Brazil
        Argentina
        Rest of South America
    Middle East & Africa
        Turkey
        Israel
        Saudi Arabia
        UAE
        Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) revenues share in global market, 2022 (%)
Key companies EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (MT)
Key companies EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) sales share in global market, 2022 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
    Carlisle Companies Incorporated
    Dow Elastomers
    Exxonmobil Chemical Company
    JSR Corporation
    Johns Manville Incorporated
    Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd
    Lanxess AG
    Lion Copolymer Llc
    Mitsui Chemicals Inc
    OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim
    Petrochina Co. Ltd
    SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd.
    Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa)
    Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), market overview.
Chapter 2: Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Sales of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.

1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
    1.1 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Definition
    1.2 Market Segments
        1.2.1 Market by Type
        1.2.2 Market by Application
    1.3 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Overview
    1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
    1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
        1.5.1 Research Methodology
        1.5.2 Research Process
        1.5.3 Base Year
        1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Overall Market Size
    2.1 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
    2.2 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
    2.3 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
    3.1 Top EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Players in Global Market
    3.2 Top Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Companies Ranked by Revenue
    3.3 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue by Companies
    3.4 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales by Companies
    3.5 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
    3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
    3.7 Global Manufacturers EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Product Type
    3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Players in Global Market
        3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Companies
        3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Companies
4 Sights by Product
    4.1 Overview
        4.1.1 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
        4.1.2 Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Technology
        4.1.3 Metallocene Catalyst Technology
    4.2 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue & Forecasts
        4.2.1 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2023
        4.2.2 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2024-2029
        4.2.3 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
    4.3 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales & Forecasts
        4.3.1 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2023
        4.3.2 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2024-2029
        4.3.3 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
    4.4 By Type - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
    5.1 Overview
        5.1.1 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2022 & 2029
        5.1.2 Building & Construction
        5.1.3 Plastic Modification
        5.1.4 Tires & Tubes
        5.1.5 Automotive
        5.1.6 Wires & Cables
        5.1.7 Lubricant Additives
        5.1.8 Others
    5.2 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue & Forecasts
        5.2.1 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2023
        5.2.2 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2024-2029
        5.2.3 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
    5.3 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales & Forecasts
        5.3.1 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2023
        5.3.2 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2024-2029
        5.3.3 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
    5.4 By Application - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
    6.1 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2022 & 2029
    6.2 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue & Forecasts
        6.2.1 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2023
        6.2.2 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2024-2029
        6.2.3 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
    6.3 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales & Forecasts
        6.3.1 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2023
        6.3.2 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2024-2029
        6.3.3 By Region - Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
    6.4 North America
        6.4.1 By Country - North America EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2029
        6.4.2 By Country - North America EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2029
        6.4.3 US EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.4.4 Canada EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.4.5 Mexico EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
    6.5 Europe
        6.5.1 By Country - Europe EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2029
        6.5.2 By Country - Europe EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2029
        6.5.3 Germany EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.4 France EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.5 U.K. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.6 Italy EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.7 Russia EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.8 Nordic Countries EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.5.9 Benelux EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
    6.6 Asia
        6.6.1 By Region - Asia EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2029
        6.6.2 By Region - Asia EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2029
        6.6.3 China EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.6.4 Japan EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.6.5 South Korea EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.6.6 Southeast Asia EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.6.7 India EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
    6.7 South America
        6.7.1 By Country - South America EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2029
        6.7.2 By Country - South America EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2029
        6.7.3 Brazil EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.7.4 Argentina EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
    6.8 Middle East & Africa
        6.8.1 By Country - Middle East & Africa EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Revenue, 2018-2029
        6.8.2 By Country - Middle East & Africa EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales, 2018-2029
        6.8.3 Turkey EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.8.4 Israel EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.8.5 Saudi Arabia EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
        6.8.6 UAE EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
    7.1 Carlisle Companies Incorporated
        7.1.1 Carlisle Companies Incorporated Company Summary
        7.1.2 Carlisle Companies Incorporated Business Overview
        7.1.3 Carlisle Companies Incorporated EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.1.4 Carlisle Companies Incorporated EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.1.5 Carlisle Companies Incorporated Key News & Latest Developments
    7.2 Dow Elastomers
        7.2.1 Dow Elastomers Company Summary
        7.2.2 Dow Elastomers Business Overview
        7.2.3 Dow Elastomers EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.2.4 Dow Elastomers EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.2.5 Dow Elastomers Key News & Latest Developments
    7.3 Exxonmobil Chemical Company
        7.3.1 Exxonmobil Chemical Company Company Summary
        7.3.2 Exxonmobil Chemical Company Business Overview
        7.3.3 Exxonmobil Chemical Company EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.3.4 Exxonmobil Chemical Company EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.3.5 Exxonmobil Chemical Company Key News & Latest Developments
    7.4 JSR Corporation
        7.4.1 JSR Corporation Company Summary
        7.4.2 JSR Corporation Business Overview
        7.4.3 JSR Corporation EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.4.4 JSR Corporation EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.4.5 JSR Corporation Key News & Latest Developments
    7.5 Johns Manville Incorporated
        7.5.1 Johns Manville Incorporated Company Summary
        7.5.2 Johns Manville Incorporated Business Overview
        7.5.3 Johns Manville Incorporated EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.5.4 Johns Manville Incorporated EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.5.5 Johns Manville Incorporated Key News & Latest Developments
    7.6 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd
        7.6.1 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd Company Summary
        7.6.2 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd Business Overview
        7.6.3 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.6.4 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.6.5 Kumho Polychem Co. Ltd Key News & Latest Developments
    7.7 Lanxess AG
        7.7.1 Lanxess AG Company Summary
        7.7.2 Lanxess AG Business Overview
        7.7.3 Lanxess AG EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.7.4 Lanxess AG EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.7.5 Lanxess AG Key News & Latest Developments
    7.8 Lion Copolymer Llc
        7.8.1 Lion Copolymer Llc Company Summary
        7.8.2 Lion Copolymer Llc Business Overview
        7.8.3 Lion Copolymer Llc EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.8.4 Lion Copolymer Llc EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.8.5 Lion Copolymer Llc Key News & Latest Developments
    7.9 Mitsui Chemicals Inc
        7.9.1 Mitsui Chemicals Inc Company Summary
        7.9.2 Mitsui Chemicals Inc Business Overview
        7.9.3 Mitsui Chemicals Inc EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.9.4 Mitsui Chemicals Inc EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.9.5 Mitsui Chemicals Inc Key News & Latest Developments
    7.10 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim
        7.10.1 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim Company Summary
        7.10.2 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim Business Overview
        7.10.3 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.10.4 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.10.5 OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim Key News & Latest Developments
    7.11 Petrochina Co. Ltd
        7.11.1 Petrochina Co. Ltd Company Summary
        7.11.2 Petrochina Co. Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Business Overview
        7.11.3 Petrochina Co. Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.11.4 Petrochina Co. Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.11.5 Petrochina Co. Ltd Key News & Latest Developments
    7.12 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd.
        7.12.1 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. Company Summary
        7.12.2 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Business Overview
        7.12.3 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.12.4 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.12.5 SK Global Chemical Co. Ltd. Key News & Latest Developments
    7.13 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa)
        7.13.1 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa) Company Summary
        7.13.2 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Business Overview
        7.13.3 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.13.4 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.13.5 Versalis (Polymer Europa Spa) Key News & Latest Developments
    7.14 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
        7.14.1 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd Company Summary
        7.14.2 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd Business Overview
        7.14.3 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Major Product Offerings
        7.14.4 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
        7.14.5 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Production Capacity, Analysis
    8.1 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Production Capacity, 2018-2029
    8.2 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
    8.3 Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
    9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
    9.2 Market Drivers
    9.3 Market Restraints
10 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Supply Chain Analysis
    10.1 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Industry Value Chain
    10.2 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Upstream Market
    10.3 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Downstream and Clients
    10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
        10.4.1 Marketing Channels
        10.4.2 EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
    12.1 Note
    12.2 Examples of Clients
    12.3 Disclaimer

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