Liquid Synthetic Rubber Market Report 2026

The liquid synthetic rubber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.01 billion in 2025 to $21.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to synthetic rubber development, tire industry growth, demand for flexible polymers, industrial sealing applications, chemical resistance needs.

The liquid synthetic rubber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle production growth, advanced elastomer demand, lightweight material adoption, specialty rubber innovation, sustainability driven material shifts. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in adhesives and sealants, growing demand in tire manufacturing, expansion of polymer modification applications, increased adoption in industrial rubber goods, focus on customizable rubber formulations.

The growth of the automobile sector is anticipated to drive the expansion of the liquid synthetic rubber market. The automobile sector encompasses the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This sector's growth is driven by increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, economic development, urbanization, and supportive government policies. Liquid synthetic rubber enhances the durability, performance, and safety of automotive components such as tires, seals, and hoses, thereby improving overall vehicle reliability and driving experience. For example, in May 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based group representing the European Union automobile industry, reported a 13.7% increase in new car registrations in the EU from April 2023 to April 2024. Consequently, the growth of the automobile sector is expected to positively impact the liquid synthetic rubber market.

Leading companies in the liquid synthetic rubber market are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to reduce harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and broaden applications in coatings. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in February 2024, Lion Elastomers, a U.S.-based manufacturer of elastomeric polymers, collaborated with Emulco NV, a Belgium-based company specializing in emulsion products, to develop and launch a new line of eco-friendly emulsion products branded as Aquapol. These products are designed to minimize VOC emissions and offer improved performance and durability for applications such as roofing and anti-corrosion coatings. The emulsions cure at ambient temperatures using various technologies, enhancing their applicability across multiple industries.

In May 2023, the BORFLEX Group, a France-based manufacturer specializing in elastomer parts and composite materials, acquired the BOBET Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition highlights BORFLEX's dedication to broadening its product offerings and strengthening its position in the international rubber market. BOBET is a France-based company that focuses on the design and production of fabrics coated with natural or synthetic elastomers (synthetic rubber).

Major companies operating in the liquid synthetic rubber market are Dow Inc., SABIC, LG Chem, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Wacker Chemie AG, Versalis S.p.A., Kuraray Co. Ltd., UBE Corporation, Synthomer plc, JSR Corporation, Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Zeon Corporation, Hexpol AB, Kraton Corporation, ARLANXEO, Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., TSRC Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Lion Elastomers, Cariflex Pte. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the liquid synthetic rubber market in 2025. The regions covered in the liquid synthetic rubber market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the liquid synthetic rubber market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The liquid synthetic rubber market consists of sales of liquid polybutadiene, liquid polyisoprene rubber, liquid ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, and liquid silicone rubber. 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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