Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Market Will Touch USD 5,326 Million by 2030

As per a report by P&S Intelligence, the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) market generated a value of USD 3,100 million in 2022, and it will touch USD 5,326 million, advancing at 7.0% CAGR, by 2030. 

The growth in this industry is mainly credited to the widespread adoption of TPU in numerous applications, for instance, medical devices, wound care products, and automobile parts.

In 2022, the footwear category held the largest industry share, and it will remain the largest throughout this decade. This is primarily because polyurethane is highly required in the industry of footwear, because of its customization options and cost-effectiveness. 

The medicinal industry provides numerous opportunities to the manufacturers of thermoplastic polyurethane as it is a renowned material in this sector and can be implemented in numerous medicinal applications and healthcare products, for instance, wound care products, orthodontic products, dental materials, healthcare mattresses, medical instrument cables, gel shoe orthotics, compression stockings, and catheters. 

In 2022, APAC generated the largest revenue share in the industry, at over 55%, and it will continue to lead the industry in the years to come. 

The growth in APAC is because of the high adoption of TPU in the automotive and medical industries, most original equipment manufacturers are implementing polyurethane for producing automobile parts, and the region is the largest automobile exporter in the world.