Isoprene Market Report 2025

The isoprene market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.36 billion in 2024 to $3.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to research and development initiatives, market for adhesives and sealants, consumer goods manufacturing, chemical industry expansion, demand in footwear sector.

The isoprene market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.1 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent regulations and sustainability, bio-based isoprene production, rising construction activities, shift towards green tires. Major trends in the forecast period include R&D for innovative applications, product innovations, shift towards renewable materials, focus on specialty elastomers, tire industry innovations.

The increasing demand for the rubber industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the isoprene market in the future. Rubber is a white, crumbly, plastic material that can be processed and vulcanized. Isoprene serves as a versatile industrial chemical used in the production of various rubber products, including synthetic rubber, which has numerous applications across different sectors. For example, in 2022, the Observatory of Economic Complexity, a US-based data visualization tool for international trade data, reported that the trade value of rubber and related exports reached $14.7 billion, up from $13.1 billion in 2021. Consequently, the rising demand for rubber is fueling the expansion of the isoprene market.

An increase in disposable income is projected to drive the growth of the isoprene market in the future. Disposable income refers to the total amount of household income available for spending and saving after accounting for income tax. Rising disposable income, especially in emerging economies, has led to greater consumer spending on automobiles and related products. As individuals experience a rise in disposable income, their inclination to invest in vehicles increases, consequently boosting the demand for high-quality tires. For instance, in September 2024, an article from the Office of National Statistics, a UK-based executive office of the Statistics Authority, reported that in 2022, the UK experienced a 6.3% increase in gross disposable household income (GDHI) compared to 2021. Thus, the increase in disposable income is fueling the growth of the isoprene market.

Sustainable isoprene production emerges as a pivotal trend within the isoprene market. Leading industry players focus on innovative technologies to solidify their positions. An example is Bridgestone Corporation's collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tohoku University, ENEOS Corporation, and JGC Holdings Corporation in February 2022. Their initiative aims to develop a sustainable method for high-yield isoprene production using chemical recycling technology, specifically employing used tires. This venture seeks to achieve carbon-neutral isoprene production, contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society.

Strategic partnerships are instrumental in fortifying market positions within the isoprene industry. An example is the collaboration between the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Visolis Inc. in October 2023. This partnership intends to produce isoprene by upcycling biobased materials, utilizing Visolis Inc.'s technology to create high-quality isoprene from non-edible biomass and agricultural materials. Visolis Inc., a US-based bioengineering company specializing in sustainable chemicals, aligns with Goodyear's vision for sustainable isoprene production.

In March 2022, DL Chemical Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based petrochemical company, completed the acquisition of a full stake in Kraton Corporation for $2.5 billion. Following the acquisition, Kraton became a fully owned subsidiary of DL Chemical. This move enables DL Chemical to enhance its proprietary technology base by incorporating Kraton's technological advancements. It also facilitates increased investment aimed at establishing a new materials industry ecosystem. The collaboration between both entities is aligned with their shared objective of becoming global leaders in specialty chemicals. Kraton, a US-based company, specializes in the manufacturing of bio-based chemicals and specialty polymers within the isoprene market.

Major companies operating in the isoprene market are Nizhnekamskneftekhim, SIBUR International GmbH, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Kuraray Co. Ltd., ZEON Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., JSR Corporation, Braskem S.A, Finetech Industry Ltd., Fortrec Chemicals & Petroleum Pte Ltd., Haihang Industry Co. Ltd., China Petrochemical Corporation, Dow Inc., Pon Pure Chemicals Group, ExxonMobil Corporation, Shandong Yuhuang Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Sinopec Corp., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, LOTTE Chemical Corporation, Kraton Corporation, Jilin Zhongxin Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Nanjing Chemical Material Corporation, TPC Group Inc., Formosa Plastics Corporation, INEOS Group Holdings S.A., LG Chem Ltd., Repsol S.A., Evonik Industries AG, Zibo Qixiang Petrochemical Industry Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the isoprene market share in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the isoprene market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the isoprene market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Isoprene, a clear, volatile liquid hydrocarbon, is acquired through coal tar or petroleum processing. Its primary application lies in the production of synthetic rubbers, specifically butyl and other types of synthetic rubbers utilized across industries.

Isoprene exists primarily in two grades such as polymer grade and chemical grade. Polymer grade isoprene, derived from enhanced propane, maintains a purity level of 99%. Its primary applications encompass various rubber types like polyisoprene (IR), styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), and isobutylene-isoprene rubber (IIR), serving diverse end-uses such as tire manufacturing, non-tire applications, adhesives, and more.

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The isoprene market consists of sales of natural polymers, semi-synthetic polymers, synthetic polymers, cross-linked polymers, linear polymers, and other types. 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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