EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is an elastomer. It denotes a terpolymer based on three monomers namely ethylene, propylene and a non-conjugated diene. EPDM finds use as elastomer in several growth oriented application sectors such as automobile, building and construction, wires and cables, etc.
Supply scenario -Period 2011
Global installed capacity: 1,266,000 metric tonnes
Capacity utilization: 90% on an average
Global production: Around 1,394,000 metric tonnes
Future installed capacity and production estimates (In metric tonnes)
|
Period |
**Installed capacity |
*Production |
|
2011 |
1,266,000 |
1,139,400 |
|
2015 |
1,401,000 |
1,260,900 |
|
2020 |
1,521,000 |
1,368,900 |
*Considering capacity utilization of 90%
**Considering all the announced projects would be commissioned by 2016
Demand drivers and growth
EPDM is the most used non-tyre synthetic rubber and is recording steady demand growth amongst the synthetic rubbers. The growth in demand for EPDM will be driven by the performance of the application sectors, of which automobile sector constitutes the largest segment. The application sectors are growth oriented.
Overall AAGR through 2020 – 4.6%
Global demand for EPDM – Period 2011
Global demand – .14 million tonnes per annum
