Product Code: ETC6188814 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Australia polyurethane elastomer market is gaining momentum as industries seek durable and versatile materials for applications in automotive, construction, and mining. PU elastomers offer high resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and impacts, making them ideal for harsh operational environments. The countrys strong mining sector is a major driver for demand. Nonetheless, market growth is somewhat limited by the availability of raw materials and environmental concerns associated with polyurethane processing.
The polyurethane elastomer market in Australia is experiencing significant momentum due to the versatile use of PU in automotive, mining, and construction applications. The materials resistance to abrasion, oil, and solvents is making it a preferred choice across industries requiring rugged performance. Growing investments in mining and infrastructure are fueling the demand for PU elastomers in wear parts, rollers, and bushings. Moreover, there is a visible trend toward custom-formulated elastomers tailored to specific end-user needs, enhancing innovation in the market.
The polyurethane PU elastomer market in Australia faces several challenges, especially around raw material supply and environmental concerns. Polyurethane elastomers, used widely in applications like automotive parts, industrial machinery, and footwear, are sensitive to fluctuations in the cost and availability of key ingredients such as polyols and isocyanates. The market also faces increasing pressure from environmental regulations, as polyurethane production can involve harmful chemicals, and there is growing demand for more sustainable alternatives. Additionally, the market is experiencing rising competition from other materials, such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), which offer similar performance but with a lower environmental impact.
The polyurethane elastomer market is witnessing healthy growth driven by demand from mining, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. Australia infrastructure expansion and mining activities create an ongoing need for durable, flexible materials. Investment opportunities lie in setting up production units, importing raw materials for value-added manufacturing, and developing custom formulations for niche industrial uses.
Environmental protection policies affect this market, particularly regulations surrounding chemical manufacturing and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The government also supports industrial innovation through grants and guidelines provided by the Australia Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS).
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Processing Methods, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Trends |
6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoset Polyurethane Elastomers, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By Processing Methods |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Casting, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermosetting, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Calendering, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Melt Processing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Solution Techniques, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Solution Techniques, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By Raw Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Isocyanates, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Curatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Additives, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Pigments, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Blowing Agents, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoke Retardants, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoke Retardants, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By End User Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Food And Beverage Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace And Aviation Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing Industries, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.8 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics And Electrical Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.9 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics And Electrical Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.10 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil And Gas Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market, By Application |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive And Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Machinery, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Building And Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives And Sealants, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Processing Methods, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |