Polybutadiene (BR) Market Report 2026

The polybutadiene (br) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $22.71 billion in 2025 to $23.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive tire production growth, synthetic rubber adoption, plastics modification demand, industrial rubber manufacturing, petrochemical feedstock availability.

The polybutadiene (br) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle tire demand, lightweight plastic components, electronics protection needs, infrastructure growth, polymer performance optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include strong demand from tire manufacturing, growing use in abs and polystyrene plastics, expansion of liquid polybutadiene applications, rising adoption in electronics encapsulation, focus on high abrasion resistance materials.

The increasing demand from the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the polybutadiene (BR) market going forward. The automotive industry is a broad and complex sector that includes the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles. Polybutadiene (BR) is widely used in the automotive sector for applications such as tires, seals and gaskets, vibration dampers, and suspension bushings. Its versatility, durability, and resilience make it a valuable material for automotive components. For example, in September 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automobile manufacturers association, approximately 93.9 million motor vehicles are produced globally each year. Therefore, increasing automotive production and the rising demand for tires are fueling the growth of the polybutadiene (BR) market.

Major companies operating in the polybutadiene (BR) market are developing new production facilities to address rising demand for this versatile synthetic rubber. These facilities are essential for maintaining a consistent supply of polybutadiene across industries. For instance, in February 2023, Arlanxeo LLC, a US-based synthetic rubber manufacturer, inaugurated a 65-kilotonne-per-annum polybutadiene rubber plant in Brazil. Arlanxeo also announced an additional production line at its synthetic rubber facility in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, increasing total capacity to 150 ktpa. This expansion reflects Arlanxeo’s long-term commitment to Latin America and represents a strategic effort to strengthen its regional presence. The increased production capacity supports growing demand for PBR in Latin America, expands product offerings for customers, creates jobs, and contributes to the local economy.

In November 2025, Gemspring Capital Management, LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired the polymer-chemicals business of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Gemspring aims to expand its synthetic rubber manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on polybutadiene (BR) and other elastomer products, while enhancing operational efficiency, innovation, and market reach. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a US-based manufacturer of polybutadiene.

Major companies operating in the polybutadiene (br) market are LG Chem Ltd., Versalis SPA, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, JSR Corporation, Reliance Industries Limited, Lanxess AG, Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd., UBE Industries Ltd., Synthos SA, Evonik Industries AG, LyondellBasell Industries NV, Zeon Corporation, Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Firestone Polymers LLC, SIBUR International GmbH, Arlanxeo, China National Petroleum Corporation, PetroChina Company Limited, Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Indian Synthetic Rubber Limited, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polybutadiene (BR) market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global polybutadiene (br) market. The regions covered in the polybutadiene (br) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the polybutadiene (br) market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The polybutadiene market consists of the sales of high-cis, medium-cis, and low-cis polybutadiene. 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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