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ゴム成形の世界市場調査レポート：産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年から2032年までの予測

Global Rubber Molding Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024 to 2032
出版日: | 発行: Value Market Research | ページ情報: 英文 229 Pages | 納期: 即日から翌営業日

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ゴム成形の世界市場調査レポート：産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年から2032年までの予測
出版日: 2024年05月01日
発行: Value Market Research
ページ情報: 英文 229 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要

ゴム成形市場の世界需要は、調査期間2024-2032年のCAGR 8.23%で、2023年の380億9,000万米ドルから2032年にはほぼ776億1,000万米ドルの市場規模に達すると推定されます。

ゴム成形は、複雑な形状と正確な寸法のゴム部品を製造する製造プロセスです。未硬化のゴム材料を金型の空洞に注入または圧縮し、そこで熱と圧力を加えて硬化させ、金型の形状にします。この成形は、自動車、航空宇宙、エレクトロニクス、ヘルスケアなどさまざまな産業で、シール、ガスケット、Oリング、その他のゴム部品の製造に広く使用されています。このプロセスは、高い生産効率、再現性、公差の厳しい複雑な形状の成形能力などの利点を提供します。この成形により、多様な用途の性能要件を満たす、耐久性と信頼性の高いゴム製品の生産が可能になります。

市場力学

自動車、航空宇宙、エレクトロニクス、医療、工業用途におけるゴム部品の需要の増加は、効率的でコスト効率の高い製造ソリューションとしてのゴム成形プロセスの採用を後押ししています。産業界が製品の性能、耐久性、信頼性の向上を求める中、ゴム成形は複雑な形状やカスタム設計の部品を製造する上で汎用性、精度、拡張性を提供します。さらに、ゴム配合、成形技術、自動化システムの進歩が市場の技術革新を促進し、厳しい業界要件を満たすために、厳しい公差、一貫した特性、サイクルタイムの短縮を備えた高品質の部品の開拓を可能にしています。

さらに、シーリング、防振、衝撃吸収、流体ハンドリングといった用途の拡大が、市場の成長と多様化を促進しています。さらに、持続可能性と環境への責任を重視する傾向が、ゴム成形作業における環境に優しいゴム材料、リサイクルソリューション、エネルギー効率の高い製造工程への需要を促進し、市場拡大を後押ししています。しかし、環境の持続可能性とリサイクルへの懸念とともに、ゴム製品の代替材料と製造プロセスの採用が、今後数年間の市場成長の課題となる可能性があります。

調査レポートは、ポーターのファイブフォースモデル、市場魅力度分析、バリューチェーン分析を取り上げています。これらのツールは、業界の構造を明確に把握し、世界レベルでの競合の魅力を評価するのに役立ちます。さらに、これらのツールは、ゴム成形の世界市場における各セグメントを包括的に評価することもできます。ゴム成形業界の成長と動向は、この調査に全体的なアプローチを提供します。

市場セグメンテーション

ゴム成形市場レポートのこのセクションでは、国別および地域別のセグメントに関する詳細なデータを提供し、それによって戦略家が今後のビジネスチャンスとそれぞれの製品やサービスのターゲット層を特定するのに役立ちます。

タイプ別

  • 圧縮成形
  • トランスファー成形
  • 射出成形
  • その他

材料別

  • エチレンプロピレンジエンテルポリマー
  • 天然ゴム
  • スチレンブタジエンゴム

用途別

  • 自動車
  • 消費財
  • ヘルスケア
  • 電気・電子
  • 建設
  • その他

地域分析

このセクションでは、北米、欧州、アジア太平洋、ラテンアメリカ、中東＆アフリカのゴム成形市場の現在と将来の需要を強調する地域展望をカバーしています。さらに、すべての主要地域における個々のアプリケーションセグメントの需要・推定・予測にも焦点を当てています。

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目次

第1章 序文

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

  • 市場のハイライト
  • 世界市場スナップショット

第3章 ゴム成形：産業分析

  • イントロダクション：市場力学
  • 市場促進要因
  • 市場抑制要因
  • 市場機会
  • 業界動向
  • ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 市場魅力度分析

第4章 バリューチェーン分析

  • バリューチェーン分析
  • 原材料分析
    • 原材料リスト
    • 原材料メーカーリスト
    • 主要原材料の価格動向
  • 潜在的バイヤーのリスト
  • マーケティングチャネル
    • ダイレクトマーケティング
    • インダイレクトマーケティング
    • マーケティングチャネル発展動向

第5章 ゴム成形の世界市場分析：タイプ別

  • 概要：タイプ別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：タイプ別
  • 圧縮成形
  • トランスファー成形
  • 射出成形
  • その他

第6章 ゴム成形の世界市場分析：材料別

  • 概要：材料別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：材料別
  • エチレンプロピレンジエンテルポリマー
  • 天然ゴム
  • スチレンブタジエンゴム

第7章 ゴム成形の世界市場分析：最終用途別

  • 概要：最終用途別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：最終用途別
  • 自動車
  • 消費財
  • ヘルスケア
  • 電気・電子
  • 建設
  • その他

第8章 ゴム成形の世界市場分析：地域別

  • 地域別展望
  • イントロダクション
  • 北米の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 北米：セグメント別
    • 北米：国別
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • 欧州の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 欧州：セグメント別
    • 欧州：国別
    • 英国
    • フランス
    • ドイツ
    • イタリア
    • ロシア
    • その他欧州
  • アジア太平洋地域の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • アジア太平洋地域：セグメント別
    • アジア太平洋地域：国別
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • 東南アジア
    • その他アジア太平洋地域
  • ラテンアメリカの売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • ラテンアメリカ：セグメント別
    • ラテンアメリカ：国別
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • ペルー
    • チリ
    • その他ラテンアメリカ
  • 中東・アフリカの売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 中東・アフリカ：セグメント別
    • 中東・アフリカ：国別
    • サウジアラビア
    • アラブ首長国連邦
    • イスラエル
    • 南アフリカ
    • その他中東・アフリカ

第9章 ゴム成形企業の競合情勢

  • ゴム成形市場の競合
  • 提携・協力・協定
  • 合併と買収
  • 新製品の発売
  • その他の開発

第10章 企業プロファイル

  • 上位企業の市場シェア分析
  • 市場集中度
  • Britech Industries
  • Continential AG
  • Cooper Standards
  • Dana Incorporated
  • Freudenberg And Co.
  • Intertech Taiwan
  • Mason Rubber Company
  • NOK Corporation
  • Sumitomo Riko Ltd.
  • Toyota Gosei Co Ltd
図表

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Type (Tons and USD MN)
  • Compression Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Transfer Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Injection Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Material (Tons and USD MN)
  • Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Natural Rubber Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis By End-Use (Tons and USD MN)
  • Automotive Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Consumer Goods Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Healthcare Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Electrical & Electronics Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Construction Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Rubber Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (Tons and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Rubber Molding Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Rubber Molding Market Size, By Region (Tons and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Material
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Type (Tons and USD MN)
  • Compression Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Transfer Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Injection Molding Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Material (Tons and USD MN)
  • Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Natural Rubber Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By End-Use (Tons and USD MN)
  • Automotive Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Consumer Goods Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Healthcare Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Electrical & Electronics Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Construction Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.

目次
Product Code: VMR112114535

The global demand for Rubber Molding Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 77.61 Billion by 2032 from USD 38.09 Billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 8.23% under the study period 2024-2032.

Rubber molding is a manufacturing process that produces rubber components with complex shapes and precise dimensions. It involves the injection or compression of uncured rubber material into a mold cavity, where it is subjected to heat and pressure to cure and take the shape of the mold. This molding is widely used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and healthcare, to produce seals, gaskets, O-rings, and other rubber parts. The process offers advantages such as high production efficiency, repeatability, and the ability to mold intricate geometries with tight tolerances. This molding enables the production of durable and reliable rubber products that meet the performance requirements of diverse applications.

MARKET DYNAMICS

The increasing demand for rubber components in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and industrial applications drives the adoption of rubber molding processes as efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. As industries seek to improve product performance, durability, and reliability, rubber molding offers versatility, precision, and scalability in producing complex shapes and custom-designed parts. Additionally, advancements in rubber formulations, molding technologies, and automation systems are driving innovation in the market, enabling the development of high-quality components with tight tolerances, consistent properties, and reduced cycle times to meet stringent industry requirements.

Furthermore, the expanding applications in sealing, vibration isolation, shock absorption, and fluid handling are driving market growth and diversification. Moreover, the emphasis on sustainability & environmental responsibility drives demand for eco-friendly rubber materials, recycling solutions, and energy-efficient manufacturing processes in rubber molding operations, driving market expansion. However, adopting alternative materials and manufacturing processes for rubber products, along with environmental sustainability and recycling concerns, may challenge market growth in the coming years.

The research report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of Rubber Molding. The growth and trends of Rubber Molding industry provide a holistic approach to this study.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This section of the Rubber Molding market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Type

  • Compression Molding
  • Transfer Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Others

By Material

  • Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer
  • Natural Rubber
  • Styrene Butadiene Rubber

By End-Use

  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Construction
  • Others

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Rubber Molding market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the Rubber Molding market include Britech Industries, Continential AG, Cooper Standards, Dana Incorporated, Freudenberg And Co., Intertech Taiwan, Mason Rubber Company, NOK Corporation, Sumitomo Riko Ltd., Toyota Gosei Co Ltd. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. RUBBER MOLDING - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Material
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL RUBBER MOLDING MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE

  • 5.1. Overview By Type
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 5.3. Analysis By Type
  • 5.4. Compression Molding Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Transfer Molding Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Injection Molding Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL RUBBER MOLDING MARKET ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL

  • 6.1. Overview By Material
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 6.3. Analysis By Material
  • 6.4. Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Natural Rubber Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.6. Styrene Butadiene Rubber Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL RUBBER MOLDING MARKET ANALYSIS BY END-USE

  • 7.1. Overview By End-Use
  • 7.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 7.3. Analysis By End-Use
  • 7.4. Automotive Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.5. Consumer Goods Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.6. Healthcare Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.7. Electrical & Electronics Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.8. Construction Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.9. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

8. GLOBAL RUBBER MOLDING MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Regional Outlook
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 8.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 8.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 8.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 8.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE RUBBER MOLDING COMPANIES

  • 9.1. Rubber Molding Market Competition
  • 9.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 9.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 9.4. New Product Launch
  • 9.5. Other Developments

10. COMPANY PROFILES OF RUBBER MOLDING INDUSTRY

  • 10.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 10.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 10.3. Britech Industries
    • 10.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.3.3 Products
    • 10.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.4. Continential AG
    • 10.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.4.3 Products
    • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.5. Cooper Standards
    • 10.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.5.3 Products
    • 10.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.6. Dana Incorporated
    • 10.6.1 Company Overview
    • 10.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.6.3 Products
    • 10.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.7. Freudenberg And Co.
    • 10.7.1 Company Overview
    • 10.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.7.3 Products
    • 10.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.8. Intertech Taiwan
    • 10.8.1 Company Overview
    • 10.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.8.3 Products
    • 10.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.9. Mason Rubber Company
    • 10.9.1 Company Overview
    • 10.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.9.3 Products
    • 10.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.10. NOK Corporation
    • 10.10.1 Company Overview
    • 10.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.10.3 Products
    • 10.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.11. Sumitomo Riko Ltd.
    • 10.11.1 Company Overview
    • 10.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.11.3 Products
    • 10.11.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.12. Toyota Gosei Co Ltd
    • 10.12.1 Company Overview
    • 10.12.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.12.3 Products
    • 10.12.4 Recent Developments

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