The Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market is a strategic segment of the global petrochemical and sustainable chemicals industry. Butadiene (1,3-butadiene) is a critical C4 olefin primarily used in the production of synthetic rubbers and engineering plastics. While conventional supply is derived from steam cracking of naphtha and ethane, growing decarbonization initiatives are accelerating the development of bio-based and on-purpose butadiene technologies.
Market expansion through 2036 will be shaped by automotive tire demand, EV adoption, ABS plastics growth, and sustainability-driven innovation in bio-feedstock pathways.
Butadiene is primarily produced via:
Steam cracking (C4 stream extraction)
On-purpose dehydrogenation of butane or butenes
Bio-ethanol conversion (bio-based route)
It is a key raw material for:
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Polybutadiene Rubber (BR)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
Adiponitrile (nylon precursor)
Styrene-Butadiene Latex
The shift toward electric vehicles and lightweight materials continues to support downstream demand.
Synthetic Butadiene (Conventional Petrochemical Route)
Derived from C4 raffinate streams
Dominant market share
On-Purpose Butadiene (New Segment)
Butane/butene dehydrogenation
Supply stabilization strategy
Bio-Based Butadiene
Produced from bio-ethanol
Emerging low-carbon alternative
Recycled Feedstock-Based Butadiene (Emerging Segment)
Circular petrochemical integration
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Tire manufacturing
Automotive applications
Polybutadiene Rubber (BR)
High-performance tires
Industrial rubber products
Styrene-Butadiene Latex
Paper coatings
Carpet backing
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
Automotive components
Consumer electronics housings
Adiponitrile
Nylon 6,6 production
Nitrile Rubber (New Segment)
Gloves
Industrial seals
Specialty Elastomers
Asia-Pacific dominates due to strong tire manufacturing, automotive production, and plastics demand.
Key companies include:
SABIC
INEOS
LyondellBasell
ExxonMobil
China remains the largest consumer of synthetic rubber.
Significant production capacity and tire manufacturing base.
Major players:
Dow
TPC Group
Shale-based feedstock has reshaped supply economics.
Focus on sustainable production pathways and circular feedstock integration.
Key companies:
BASF
Evonik Industries
Eni
Repsol
Bio-based butadiene R&D is concentrated in Europe.
Integrated petrochemical complexes with cost advantages.
Example:
Royal Dutch Shell
Emerging bio-based feedstock potential (ethanol-rich economies)
Growing automotive demand
Large global petrochemical producers
Commodity pricing structure
Feedstock volatility (naphtha, ethane, butane)
Bio-feedstock availability influences pricing
Large tire and ABS manufacturers negotiate contracts
Long-term supply agreements common
Natural rubber (partial substitute)
Alternative engineering plastics
Capital-intensive cracking units
Complex process technology
Environmental compliance requirements
Critical feedstock for synthetic rubber
Integrated petrochemical infrastructure
Strong automotive demand base
Price volatility linked to crude oil
Environmental footprint concerns
Bio-based production scale-up
EV tire innovation
Circular feedstock integration
Electric vehicle market altering tire dynamics
Regulatory carbon reduction policies
Overcapacity in petrochemical regions
Global tire demand growth
Expansion of automotive manufacturing
ABS plastic usage in electronics
Development of sustainable elastomers
Feedstock price fluctuations
Environmental regulations
Capital-intensive production expansion
Demand cyclicality linked to automotive sector
Crude Oil / Natural Gas Extraction
Steam Cracking or On-Purpose Dehydrogenation
C4 Stream Extraction
Butadiene Purification
Polymerization into Rubber & Plastics
Tire and Plastic Component Manufacturing
End-Use Industries (Automotive, Consumer Goods)
Vertical integration enhances margin stability.
Bio-ethanol to butadiene conversion technologies
On-purpose production units
Recycled feedstock integration
Sustainable tire materials development
Carbon footprint reduction initiatives
Diversify feedstock sourcing
Invest in bio-based production pilot plants
Strengthen long-term tire manufacturer contracts
Develop sustainable elastomer blends
Secure diversified butadiene supply agreements
Focus on integrated petrochemical players
Monitor bio-based scale-up technologies
Encourage low-carbon petrochemical pathways
Support circular economy initiatives
The Synthetic and Bio-Based Butadiene Market remains fundamental to the global rubber and engineering plastics industries. While traditional petrochemical production dominates, sustainability pressures and bio-based innovation are gradually reshaping the competitive landscape.
Companies that combine feedstock flexibility, process efficiency, and sustainability innovation will maintain long-term competitive positioning through 2036.
1. Market Overview of Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene
1.1 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Overview
1.1.1 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Synthetic
2.4 Bio-based
3. Covid-19 Impact Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 SB?Rubber
3.4 Butadiene?Rubber
3.5 SB?Latex
3.6 ABS
3.7 Adiponitrile
3.8 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Business
5.1 BASF
5.1.1 BASF Company Profile
5.1.2 BASF Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.1.3 BASF Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Evonik?Industries?AG
5.2.1 Evonik?Industries?AG Company Profile
5.2.2 Evonik?Industries?AG Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.2.3 Evonik?Industries?AG Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Eni?S.p.A
5.3.1 Eni?S.p.A Company Profile
5.3.2 Eni?S.p.A Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.3.3 Eni?S.p.A Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Exxon?Mobil
5.4.1 Exxon?Mobil Company Profile
5.4.2 Exxon?Mobil Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.4.3 Exxon?Mobil Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 INEOS?Group
5.5.1 INEOS?Group Company Profile
5.5.2 INEOS?Group Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.5.3 INEOS?Group Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 LyondellBasell?Industries?N.V.
5.6.1 LyondellBasell?Industries?N.V. Company Profile
5.6.2 LyondellBasell?Industries?N.V. Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.6.3 LyondellBasell?Industries?N.V. Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 PCS
5.7.1 PCS Company Profile
5.7.2 PCS Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.7.3 PCS Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Repsol
5.8.1 Repsol Company Profile
5.8.2 Repsol Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.8.3 Repsol Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Royal?Dutch?Shell
5.9.1 Royal?Dutch?Shell Company Profile
5.9.2 Royal?Dutch?Shell Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.9.3 Royal?Dutch?Shell Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 SABIC
5.10.1 SABIC Company Profile
5.10.2 SABIC Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.10.3 SABIC Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 The?Dow?Chemical?Company
5.11.1 The?Dow?Chemical?Company Company Profile
5.11.2 The?Dow?Chemical?Company Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.11.3 The?Dow?Chemical?Company Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 TPC?Group
5.12.1 TPC?Group Company Profile
5.12.2 TPC?Group Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Product Specification
5.12.3 TPC?Group Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
6.2 North America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
7.2 East Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
8.2 Europe Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
9.2 South Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
11.2 Middle East Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
12.2 Africa Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
13.2 Oceania Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
14.2 South America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Size by Application
16 Synthetic and Bio-based Butadiene Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Synthetic Butadiene (Conventional Petrochemical Route)
Derived from C4 raffinate streams
Dominant market share
On-Purpose Butadiene (New Segment)
Butane/butene dehydrogenation
Supply stabilization strategy
Bio-Based Butadiene
Produced from bio-ethanol
Emerging low-carbon alternative
Recycled Feedstock-Based Butadiene (Emerging Segment)
Circular petrochemical integration
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Tire manufacturing
Automotive applications
Polybutadiene Rubber (BR)
High-performance tires
Industrial rubber products
Styrene-Butadiene Latex
Paper coatings
Carpet backing
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
Automotive components
Consumer electronics housings
Adiponitrile
Nylon 6,6 production
Nitrile Rubber (New Segment)
Gloves
Industrial seals
Specialty Elastomers
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