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Fluoroelastomers

Chemical Economics Handbook

Published November 2022

Fluoroelastomers are fluorine-containing polymers noted for their exceptional resistance to heat, weathering, and a wide assortment of fluids and chemicals, as well as for their exceptional sealing and mechanical properties. The working temperature range for fluoroelastomers is considered to be -26°C to 205–230°C, but for short working periods they will take even higher temperatures. Some perfluorocarbon elastomer types can resist temperatures up to 327°C. Components fabricated from fluoroelastomers, like certain O-rings, gaskets, and hoses, are essential for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and others, usually providing reliable, leak-free function. Fluoroelastomers are used mainly in seals and barrier layers subjected to environments too severe for other elastomers.

This report covers three major types of polymers:

  • Fluorocarbon elastomers
  • Fluorosilicone elastomers
  • Perfluorocarbon elastomers, also referred to as perfluoroelastomers

The following pie chart shows world consumption of fluoroelastomers:

World Consumption of Fluoroelastomers

The global market for fluoroelastomers has been driven largely by the rapid development of the mainland Chinese automotive industry in the past decade. Total consumption of the three major fluoroelastomers (fluorocarbon elastomers or FKMs, fluorosilicone elastomers, and perfluorocarbon elastomers) is forecast to grow at an average of 4–5% per year through 2027. Major market drivers are new product developments in sealing applications (better performance), further tightening of emissions standards in many of the industrialized countries, and strong expansion and resurgence in automobile production. Fluorocarbon elastomers (FKMs) account for over 90% of the world market for fluoroelastomers. Mainland China has surpassed Western Europe and the United States since 2010 and is now the largest global market for FKMs.

For more detailed information, see the table of contents, shown below.

IHS Markit’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Fluoroelastomers is the comprehensive and trusted guide for anyone seeking information on this industry. This latest report details global and regional information, including

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IHS Markit’s Chemical Economics Handbook – Fluoroelastomers has been compiled using primary interviews with key suppliers and organizations, and leading representatives from the industry in combination with IHS Markit’s unparalleled access to upstream and downstream market intelligence and expert insights into industry dynamics, trade, and economics.

This report can help you

  • Identify trends and driving forces influencing chemical markets
  • Forecast and plan for future demand
  • Understand the impact of competing materials
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  • Evaluate producers
  • Track changing prices and trade movements
  • Analyze the impact of feedstocks, regulations, and other factors on chemical profitability

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Contents

Section Page Number

Executive summary 5
Summary 6
Fluorocarbon elastomers (FKM) 8
Introduction 8
Manufacturing processes 11
Supply and demand by region 12
World 12
United States 13
Producing companies 13
Salient statistics 14
Consumption 15
Automotive 16
Aircraft/aerospace 17
Chemicals, oil and gas processing 17
Other 18
Price 18
Trade 18
Europe 19
Western Europe 19
Producing companies 20
Salient statistics 21
Consumption 22
Price 24
Trade 25
Central and Eastern Europe 25
Producing companies 26
Salient statistics 26
Consumption 27
Asia 28
Mainland China 28
Producing companies 28
Salient statistics 31
Consumption 32
Price 35
Trade 36
Japan 37
Producing companies 37
Salient statistics 37
Production 38
Consumption 38
Price 39
Trade 40
Other Asia 40
Fluorosilicone elastomers 42
Introduction 42
Manufacturing process 42
Supply and demand by region 43
World 43
Producing companies 43
Consumption 44
United States 44
Producing companies 44
Consumption 45
Price 45
Western Europe 45
Producing companies 45
Consumption 45
Asia 46
Mainland China 46
Producing companies 46
Consumption 46
Price 46
Japan 46
Producing companies 46
Consumption 47
Price 47
Other Asia 47
Perfluoroelastomers 48
Introduction 48
Producing companies 49
Consumption 49
Price 49
Additional resources 50
Revisions 51
Data Workbook 52

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