세계의 폴리부타디엔 시장 보고서 : 제품 유형별, 업종별, 지역별(2025-2033년)

The global polybutadiene market size reached USD 5.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.59% during 2025-2033. The growing demand for bio-based products, rising focus on fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability in the automotive sector, and increasing number of construction activities around the world are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Polybutadiene is a synthetic polymer that belongs to the family of elastomers and is known for its enhanced resilience. It is derived from the polymerization of butadiene monomers that provide a versatile material with a high degree of flexibility and durability. It has improved impact resistance, low-temperature performance, and electrical insulation properties. It offers superior elasticity, which makes it a key component in the production of various rubber-based products. As it assists in enhancing the performance and longevity of products across diverse sectors, the demand for polybutadiene is increasing across the globe.

At present, the rising demand for stylish footwear among the masses around the world is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, the increasing adoption of sports equipment due to the rising awareness about maintaining healthy lifestyles is strengthening the growth of the market. Moreover, the growing demand for packaging materials that offer better protection during transit is positively influencing the market. In addition, the rising development of innovative polybutadiene variants with enhanced properties is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Furthermore, the increasing production of conveyor belts, hoses, gaskets, and other components that require resilience and durability is supporting the growth of the market. Besides this, the rising number of international trades across the globe is impelling the growth of the market.

Polybutadiene Market Trends/Drivers:

Rising focus on fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability

The rising focus on fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability in the automotive sector is bolstering the growth of the market. In line with this, automakers are seeking ways to reduce vehicle weight while maintaining safety standards. Polybutadiene offers enhanced elasticity and impact resistance, which makes it a vital ingredient in the production of high-performance tires. Apart from this, these tires not only enhance fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance but also offer improved traction and durability, which is offering a positive market outlook. Furthermore, there is an increase in awareness among individuals about maintaining sustainability in the environment across the globe.

Increasing number of construction activities

The rising number of construction and infrastructure development activities around the world is bolstering the growth of the market. Builders are increasingly adopting long-lasting materials that assist in maintaining the integrity of the infrastructure. In addition, this polymer has high resilience and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, which makes it an ideal choice for various construction applications, such as roofing materials, sealants, adhesives, and coatings. Besides this, there is a rise in renovation activities due to the inflating income levels of individuals. Moreover, governing agencies of several countries are taking smart city initiatives, which is further positively influencing the market. There is a rise in the need for durable and weather-resistant materials that enhance the longevity and performance of construction materials.

Growing demand for bio-based products

The rising demand for bio-based products due to the increasing focus on sustainability among individuals is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, there is an increase in the awareness among individuals to reduce the carbon footprint of industries. Bio-based products are derived from renewable resources, such as plants or biological waste, that offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. Consumers and industries are recognizing the importance of reducing reliance on finite fossil fuels and mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. Various manufacturers are rapidly introducing bio-based polybutadiene that benefits in maintaining sustainability goals by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Polybutadiene Industry Segmentation:

Breakup by Product:

• High Cis Polybutadiene
• Low Cis Polybutadiene
• High Trans Polybutadiene
• High Vinyl Polybutadiene

High cis polybutadiene provides improved elasticity and resilience, which makes it a preferred choice for applications requiring high impact resistance. It is utilized in the manufacturing of high-performance tires, conveyor belts, and various industrial components that require excellent durability and mechanical strength.

Low cis polybutadiene contains a lower proportion of cis-1,4 bonds as compared to its high cis counterpart. It offers unique properties, such as improved wear resistance and reduced rolling resistance. It is commonly utilized in tire tread compounds that benefit in enhancing fuel efficiency and tire longevity while maintaining adequate traction and grip on road surfaces.

High trans polybutadiene exhibits greater heat resistance and stiffness as compared to cis polybutadiene. It is widely utilized in industries that require materials with good thermal stability, such as automotive components, industrial coatings, and mechanical goods.

Breakup by Type:

• Solid Polybutadiene Rubber
• Liquid Polybutadiene Rubber

Solid polybutadiene rubber accounts for the majority of the market share

Breakup by Industry Vertical:

• Tire
• Automotive
• Chemical
• Industrial Rubber Manufacturing
• Others

Tire represents the biggest market share

Breakup by Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Others
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Others
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest polybutadiene market share

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.

Asia Pacific held the biggest market share due to the thriving automotive industry. Apart from this, the rising demand for materials that assist in enhancing the performance of a product is contributing to the growth of the market in the region. In line with this, favorable government initiatives to promote industrial development are propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, the rising construction activities due to rapid urbanization is bolstering the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific region.

Competitive Landscape:

Major manufacturers are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to develop innovative formulations with improved properties to meet specific industry requirements. This includes exploring new grades, variants, and blends of polybutadiene to expand its applicability across industries. Apart from this, key players are adopting advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the efficiency and quality of the product. This includes process optimization, automation, and the utilization of advanced catalysts to achieve improved control over polymerization processes. In line with this, many companies are expanding their production capacities and establishing manufacturing facilities in key regions to ensure a steady supply of the product in emerging markets.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
• JSR Corporation
• Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
• Kuraray Co. Ltd.
• Lanxess AG
• Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.
• Reliance Industries Limited
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Aramco Chemicals Company)
• Synthomer PLC
• Synthos (Ftf Galleon S.A.)
• UBE Corporation
• Versalis (Eni S.p.A.)

Recent Developments:

In 2022, Evonik launched POLYVEST(R) eCO, a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes. This innovative product line uses sustainable butadiene in its production and assists in reducing the use of fossil feedstocks.

In 2023, Versalis announced the planning of a project at its site in Ravenna, Italy, that assist in increasing the capacity for elastomers. It expands the production mix for highly specialized elastomers, especially thermoplastic rubbers, polybutadiene and SBR, intended for the rapidly developing tire and automotive industries.

In 2023, KUMHO Petrochemical Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term collaboration for the development and further growth of the sustainable polymers and chemicals market in Asia.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1.How big is the global polybutadiene market?
• 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global polybutadiene market during 2025-2033?
• 3.What are the key factors driving the global polybutadiene market?
• 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global polybutadiene market?
• 5.What is the breakup of the global polybutadiene market based on the type?
• 6.What is the breakup of the global polybutadiene market based on the industry vertical?
• 7.What are the key regions in the global polybutadiene market?
• 8.Who are the key players/companies in the global polybutadiene market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Polybutadiene Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Product

• 6.1 High Cis Polybutadiene
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Low Cis Polybutadiene
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 High Trans Polybutadiene
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 High Vinyl Polybutadiene
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Type

• 7.1 Solid Polybutadiene Rubber
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Liquid Polybutadiene Rubber
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Industry Vertical

• 8.1 Tire
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Automotive
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Chemical
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Industrial Rubber Manufacturing
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Others
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

• 9.1 North America
  • 9.1.1 United States
    • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.1.2 Canada
    • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Asia-Pacific
  • 9.2.1 China
    • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.2 Japan
    • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.3 India
    • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.4 South Korea
    • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.5 Australia
    • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.6 Indonesia
    • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.7 Others
    • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.2 France
    • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.4 Italy
    • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.6 Russia
    • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.7 Others
    • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.4 Latin America
  • 9.4.1 Brazil
    • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.2 Mexico
    • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.3 Others
    • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
• 9.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1 Market Trends
  • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

• 10.1 Overview
• 10.2 Strengths
• 10.3 Weaknesses
• 10.4 Opportunities
• 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 12.1 Overview
• 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
• 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• 12.4 Degree of Competition
• 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
• 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

• 14.1 Market Structure
• 14.2 Key Players
• 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 14.3.1 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
    • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.1.3 Financials
  • 14.3.2 JSR Corporation
    • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.2.3 Financials
    • 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.3 Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
    • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.3.3 Financials
    • 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.4 Kuraray Co. Ltd.
    • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.4.3 Financials
    • 14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.5 Lanxess AG
    • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.5.3 Financials
    • 14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.6 Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.
    • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.6.3 Financials
    • 14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.7 Reliance Industries Limited
    • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.7.3 Financials
    • 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.8 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Aramco Chemicals Company)
    • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.8.3 Financials
  • 14.3.9 Synthomer PLC
    • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.9.3 Financials
  • 14.3.10 Synthos (Ftf Galleon S.A.)
    • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.11 UBE Corporation
    • 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.11.3 Financials
    • 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.12 Versalis (Eni S.p.A.)
    • 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio