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Global Polyisobutylene (Butyl Rubber) Market Forecasts and Analysis 2014-2019 - Automotives, Additives and Other Applications(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lxpg5h/polyisobutylene) has announced the addition of the "Global Polyisobutylene (Butyl Rubber) Market Forecasts and Analysis 2014-2019 - Automotives, Additives and Other Applications" report to their offering. The market has been segmented on the basis of application type such as automotives, additives and others (sports equipment, chewing gum, roof damping applications and others). The study segments the market on application basis and provides forecast and estimates for each application segment in terms of revenue and volume over forecast period from 2013 to 2019. Polyisobutylene (PIB) or butyl rubber (IIR) is a commercial synthetic rubber used for manufacturing a range of products such as innerliners of tires, additives for motor oils, adhesive tapes, sealants, stoppers for medical bottles and sports equipment among others. PIB has applications in various industries on account of its excellent impermeability, thermal stability and flexibility. Automotives was the largest application segment of PIB accounting for 75.3% in 2012 followed by its demand in additives. This trend is expected to grow within the forecast period. Strong economic environment which is resulting in new vehicle production is expected to increase the demand for tires and tubes and in turn polyisobutylene. Emerging economies such as the BRIC represent major markets for automobiles which would drive the PIB market within the forecast period. In addition, increasing demand for additives in lubricants, other fuels and formulations is anticipated to increase the demand for PIB in additives. Demand for PIB in other applications such as construction, adhesives and pharmaceuticals are expected to be one of the attractive segments for the PIB market within the forecast period. In 2012, demand for PIB was 485.7 kilo tons in Asia Pacific and is expected to witness the highest growth over the next six years. Several factors such as rising demand of tubeless tires, changing lifestyles, growing demand for hygiene in medical areas, urbanization, rising infrastructural activities are expected to drive the demand for PIB in this region. Demand for PIB is expected to be steady in developed markets of North America and Europe in the next few years with respect to end-use categories such as replacement of lubricants, motor oils and additives for other applications. Presence of stringent regulations regarding packaging of pharmaceuticals to prevent presence of fraudulent drugs in the market and maintenance of the chemical properties of the drugs is expected to boost the demand for polyisobutylene over the next few years. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Polyisobutylene - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Global Polyisobutylene Market - Application Analysis Chapter 5 Global Polyisobutylene Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 6 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Chevron Oronite Company LLC - ExxonMobil Corporation - Ineos - Infineum International Ltd. - Lanxess - TPC Group - The Lubrizol Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lxpg5h/polyisobutylene CONTACT: Research and Markets, Laura Wood, Senior Manager. [email protected] Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Sector: Rubber (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/categories.asp?cat_id=257&campaign_id=lxpg5h), Automotive Parts (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/categories.asp?cat_id=264&campaign_id=lxpg5h) . (c) 2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |