Global demand for industrial rubber products will rise 6.6 percent annually to $158 billion in 2018. More than half of all additional product demand will be accounted for by China. Rubber hose will be the fastest growing product segment. Industrial equipment and construction will be the fastest growing markets.This study analyzes the $115 billion world industrial rubber product industry. It presents historical demand data (2003, 2008 and 2013) and forecasts (2018 and 2023) by market (e.g., industrial equipment, motor vehicles, construction, aerospace equipment), product (e.g., mechanical goods, hose, belts, roofing), world region, and for 27 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market shares and profiles 41 industry players, including Continental, Total and Sumitomo Riko.
