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Fluoroelastomers are divided into perfluorinated and partially fluorinated polymers. They possess a combination of good chemical resistance, excellent electrical insulation properties and favorable mechanical properties. Fluoroelastomers are highly weather resistant and can function under extreme temperature and pressure.

Applications of fluoroelastomers are increasingly because of the performance advantages these materials offer. They have a combination of physical and chemical properties, comprising excellent chemical resistance, high temperature stability, and good dielectric properties. Fluoroelastomers are extensively used in industrial applications involving severe process conditions. The special properties and relatively low production volume, compared with engineering resins, have kept fluoroelastomer prices are fairly high [19].

Based on volume (base raw material), China accounted for 33% of world consumption in 2018, with Europe and the United States accounting for 19% each, and Japan for 9%. These four regions represented about 80% of the world consumption of fluoroelastomers in 2018 [20].

Fluoroelastomer market size was valued at US$1.15 billion in 2016, US$1.21 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach US$1.64 billion by 2022, representing a CAGR of 6%. Asia-Pacific, with its thriving economies and rapidly expanding populations experienced the fastest growth rate between 2014 and 2019 [19]. Fluoroelastomers consumption is estimated at 24.0 kilo tons (kT) in 2014 reaching 30.4 kT by 2019.

China accounted for 33% of world consumption in 2018 mostly because of growth in its automobile production. Europe and the US account for 19% each, and Japan for 9%. These four regions represented about 80% of the world consumption of fluoroelastomers in 2018. Fluorocarbon elastomers (FKMs) account for about 92% of the world market for fluoroelastomers. Fluorosilicones account for almost 8% of the world market for fluoroelastomers.