Rubber Coated Metal Market Report 2026

The rubber coated metal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.07 billion in 2025 to $8.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive manufacturing, growth of industrial machinery production, rising demand for vibration damping materials, adoption of advanced sealing technologies, availability of metal-rubber bonding techniques.

The rubber coated metal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing penetration of electric vehicles, rising demand for sustainable and recyclable materials, expansion of precision manufacturing applications, growing use in electronics protection, increasing focus on long-life components. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of rubber coated components for noise and vibration control, rising demand for lightweight sealing solutions, growing adoption in electric vehicles, expansion of high-performance elastomer coatings, enhanced focus on durability and corrosion resistance.

The increasing demand within the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the rubber-coated metal market going forward. The automotive industry includes the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles, covering activities such as parts production, vehicle assembly, and after-sales services including maintenance and repairs. The growing demand in the automotive sector is driven by factors such as technological progress, rising environmental concerns, supportive government incentives, evolving consumer preferences, global economic expansion, infrastructure development, urbanization, and the gradual recovery of supply chains. Rubber-coated metal supports the automotive industry by offering enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, noise and vibration reduction, improved grip, and protection against environmental exposure, thereby contributing to more reliable and long-lasting vehicle components. For instance, in February 2024, according to an article published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a UK-based regulatory and professional body for chartered accountants, global motor vehicle sales, a key segment of the automotive ecosystem, reached approximately 95 million units in 2024, compared to 92.8 million units in 2023. Therefore, the rising demand from the automotive sector for sealing applications is driving the rubber-coated metal market.

Major companies operating in the rubber-coated metal market are emphasizing strategic investments, such as expanding manufacturing facilities, to increase production capacity and address rising demand. Manufacturing facility expansion involves enlarging the size, capacity, or operational capabilities of existing plants by adding infrastructure, upgrading equipment, improving production lines, or adopting advanced technologies to enhance efficiency. For instance, in January 2025, Klinger Holding, an Austria-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial sealing, fluid control, and fluid monitoring systems, initiated rubber-coated metal manufacturing operations in the United States, representing a key milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. This move builds on KLINGER’s experience with successful joint ventures and utilizes its expertise in rubber-coated metal products that are critical for a wide range of industrial applications.

In December 2023, Sanok Rubber Company S.A., a Poland-based producer of rubber and plastic products, acquired Teknikum Group Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Sanok Rubber seeks to reinforce its market presence, broaden its product offerings, expand its geographic footprint, and capitalize on operational synergies to drive innovation and efficiency. Teknikum Group Ltd. is a Finland-based company specializing in the production of rubber-coated metal products.

Major companies operating in the rubber coated metal market report include Misumi Corporation, Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Freudenberg Group, Dana Incorporated, Hutchinson SA, Trelleborg AB, Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., LORD Corporation, Avon Rubber plc, SumiRiko Eastern Rubber (Thailand) Company Limited, American Biltrite Inc., Elastomer Solutions Group, Sprimag GmbH, Hi-Tech Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd., Aarcon Polymer Pvt. Ltd., Ace Seal Inc., Ishikawa Gasket Co. Ltd., Zenith Industrial Rubber Products Private Limited, Techno Rubber Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the rubber coated metal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rubber coated metal market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the rubber coated metal market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rubber-coated metal market consists of sales of sealing gaskets, anti-vibration pads, diaphragms, mounts and bushings, and valve seats and liners. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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