Polybutadiene global market

Polybutadiene global market

Global Polybutadiene Market Research Report 2026

Explore the latest insights on the Polybutadiene global market. Get detailed analysis on market size, share, industry trends, key drivers, competitive landscape, and future forecast up to 2030.

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Date: 03-2026

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1. Executive Summary

The global polybutadiene market is a cornerstone of the synthetic rubber industry, serving as an essential material for tire manufacturing, polymer modification, and a wide array of industrial rubber goods. Characterized by its exceptional resilience, abrasion resistance, and low-temperature flexibility, polybutadiene is indispensable across the automotive, construction, and consumer goods sectors.

The global polybutadiene market is estimated at approximately USD 12.85 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 22.14 billion by 2032, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.7% to 8.07% during the forecast period, depending on the scope of product types included. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the market, holding a 50–54% share, driven by robust automotive production and rapid industrialization in China, India, and Japan. Solid polybutadiene rubber accounts for approximately 70% of the market, with solid forms dominating tire manufacturing and polymer modification applications. The market is moderately fragmented, with key players such as Lanxess, Kumho Petrochemical, Versalis (Eni), SIBUR, JSR Corporation, and LG Chem holding significant shares. The industry faces major challenges including extreme volatility in butadiene feedstock prices, tightening environmental regulations, and escalating geopolitical tensions that threaten supply chain stability and cost structures.

2. Introduction: The High-Performance Synthetic Rubber

Polybutadiene is a synthetic rubber produced through the polymerization of the monomer 1,3-butadiene. It is one of the most widely used synthetic elastomers globally, valued for its outstanding resilience, low rolling resistance, high abrasion resistance, and excellent low-temperature flexibility. Approximately 70% of global polybutadiene production is consumed by the tire industry, where it is blended with natural rubber and other synthetic rubbers to improve wear resistance and reduce heat buildup. Another 25% is used as an impact modifier to enhance the toughness of plastics such as polystyrene and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The material’s unique combination of high cis-1,4 content, low glass transition temperature, and excellent elasticity makes it virtually irreplaceable in these high-performance applications.

3. Market Segmentation Analysis

The polybutadiene market is segmented by product type and application.

3.1 By Product Type

  • Solid Polybutadiene Rubber: This segment dominates the market, accounting for approximately 70% of total market share. Solid polybutadiene is available in several grades, primarily differentiated by cis-1,4 content (high-cis, low-cis, and high-vinyl). High-cis polybutadiene, produced using neodymium or cobalt catalysts, is prized for its exceptional resilience, low heat buildup, and excellent abrasion resistance, making it the preferred choice for tire treads and sidewalls. Low-cis polybutadiene, produced using lithium-based catalysts, is widely used as an impact modifier in ABS and polystyrene production.

  • Liquid Polybutadiene Rubber: This segment accounts for approximately 30% of the market. Liquid polybutadiene is used as a reactive plasticizer, processing aid, and specialty elastomer in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and golf ball manufacturing. The segment is expected to witness faster growth than its solid counterpart due to increasing demand for low-VOC, reactive liquid rubber formulations in automotive and industrial applications. Kuraray‘s liquid polybutadiene offerings, for example, provide low-viscosity, transparent, low-VOC formulations that serve as reactive plasticizers in tire compounds, reducing rolling resistance and improving fuel efficiency.

3.2 By Application

  • Tire Manufacturing: This is by far the largest application segment, consuming approximately 70% of global polybutadiene production. Polybutadiene is blended with natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) in tire treads and sidewalls to enhance wear resistance, reduce heat buildup, and improve low-temperature performance. The growth of the global automotive fleet and the shift toward high-performance and all-season tires continue to drive demand.

  • Polymer Modification (ABS, HIPS, PS): This segment accounts for approximately 25% of consumption. Polybutadiene serves as an impact modifier in the production of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and other engineering plastics. These modified plastics are used extensively in automotive components, consumer electronics, appliances, and construction materials.

  • Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: This segment includes belting, hoses, gaskets, seals, footwear soles, and a wide range of molded and extruded rubber goods. Polybutadiene‘s excellent resilience and abrasion resistance make it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

  • Chemical & Specialty Applications: This includes adhesives, sealants, golf balls, coatings, and other specialty rubber products. Liquid polybutadiene grades are particularly valued in this segment for their reactivity and low viscosity.

  • Others: This category includes applications such as roofing membranes, conveyor belts, and vibration dampening components.

4. Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific: The dominant region, accounting for 50–54% of the global market. China is the largest single-country consumer, driven by its position as the world‘s largest tire producer and automotive manufacturer. The Chinese polybutadiene market benefits from the relocation of global production hubs to the region and favorable government policies supporting industrial development. India is the fastest-growing market in the region, with double-digit growth in automotive production and infrastructure spending. Japan remains a significant consumer, particularly in high-performance tire and engineering plastics applications.

North America: A mature but stable market, holding approximately 18–20% share. The United States is the largest market in the region, driven by a robust automotive industry, significant tire retreading activity, and a well-established industrial rubber goods sector. However, recent tariff measures and trade tensions have increased costs for imported polybutadiene and downstream products, dampening growth prospects.

Europe: A significant market, holding approximately 17–21% share. Germany, France, and Italy are key consumers, driven by premium automotive manufacturing, a strong chemical industry, and advanced tire technology. Europe is at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, with stringent environmental regulations pushing the adoption of bio-based and low-carbon polybutadiene formulations. However, the region‘s growth is constrained by the closure of production facilities, such as Versalis’ Grangemouth synthetic rubber plant in Scotland.

Rest of World (RoW): This includes Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. These are emerging markets with gradually increasing consumption, driven by infrastructure development, automotive assembly, and oil & gas exploration. The Middle East benefits from access to low-cost petrochemical feedstocks, while Latin America remains a net importer of polybutadiene and downstream rubber products.

5. Key Industry Players

The global polybutadiene market is characterized by a mix of large multinational corporations and regional specialists. The market is moderately fragmented, with key players differentiating themselves through catalyst technology, production scale, and vertical integration into downstream derivatives.

  • Lanxess AG: A German specialty chemicals company and a leading producer of high-performance polybutadiene rubbers. In November 2025, Lanxess expanded its Qingdao, China production base, increasing capacity by 50% from 25,000 tonnes to 30,000 tonnes annually, driven by rising demand for rubber additives in China.

  • Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.: A South Korean synthetic rubber giant and a leading producer of high-cis polybutadiene rubber. Kumho produces high-cis BR grades (KBR 01) known for excellent resilience, low heat buildup, and superior wear resistance. The company has shifted focus toward high-value-added products like solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) for high-performance tires and has secured ISCC PLUS certification for sustainable product series.

  • Versalis S.p.A. (Eni): The chemicals subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni, Versalis is a major European producer of polybutadiene rubber. The company produces Europrene Neocis high-cis BR using neodymium catalysts at its Ravenna facility in Italy. Versalis has also produced bio-polybutadiene from sugars via bio-butadiene intermediate.

  • SIBUR Holding PJSC: The largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia and Eastern Europe, with substantial polybutadiene rubber production capacity. SIBUR produces neodymium-catalyzed polybutadiene rubbers (SKD-N and SKD-ND grades) at its Voronezh facility, with total capacity of up to 250 kilotonnes per annum. The company has invested in efficiency improvements, adding 13 ktpa of capacity to reach 48 ktpa at Voronezh.

  • JSR Corporation: A Japanese chemical company with a strong presence in synthetic rubber, including polybutadiene. JSR is also a major player in the liquid polybutadiene segment.

  • LG Chem Ltd.: A South Korean chemical giant and a leading producer of polybutadiene rubber for tire and industrial applications, with significant production capacity in South Korea and overseas.

  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.: A Japanese specialty chemical company and a leading producer of liquid polybutadiene rubber. Kuraray‘s liquid polybutadiene products are low-VOC, transparent, and nearly odorless, serving as reactive plasticizers in tire compounds to reduce rolling resistance.

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: A major tire manufacturer with integrated polybutadiene production capabilities, primarily for captive consumption in its global tire manufacturing network.

  • Evonik Industries AG: A German specialty chemicals company with a presence in the polybutadiene value chain, particularly through functionalized polybutadiene products and specialty elastomer additives.

  • Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Corp.: A Taiwanese synthetic rubber producer with polybutadiene manufacturing capacity serving the Asia-Pacific tire and industrial rubber markets.

  • Shazand Petrochemical Co.: A major Iranian petrochemical producer with polybutadiene rubber manufacturing capacity, positioned to serve the Middle Eastern and Asian markets.

6. SWOT Analysis

 
 
Strengths Weaknesses
Exceptional resilience, abrasion resistance, and low-temperature flexibility Derived from non-renewable fossil fuel (butadiene from naphtha/ethane)
Cost-effective substitute for natural rubber with superior properties High and volatile raw material costs (butadiene)
Essential material for tire manufacturing (~70% of demand) Energy-intensive polymerization process
Established and extensive global production and distribution network Environmental concerns (non-biodegradable)
 
 
Opportunities Threats
Growing demand for high-performance and all-season tires Intense competition from natural rubber and other synthetic rubbers (SBR)
Development of bio-based polybutadiene from renewable feedstocks Extreme volatility in crude oil and butadiene prices
Expanding applications in electric vehicles (EVs) requiring low-rolling-resistance tires Tightening environmental regulations on VOC emissions
Increasing demand from emerging markets (India, Southeast Asia) Geopolitical conflicts disrupting supply chains and trade
Rise of functionalized and specialty polybutadiene grades Closure of production facilities in high-cost regions

7. Porter‘s Five Forces Analysis

Threat of New Entrants: Moderate. The polybutadiene market requires massive capital investment for world-scale petrochemical plants, access to butadiene feedstock, and significant technical expertise in polymerization and catalyst technology. However, the growing availability of bio-based butadiene routes and the expansion of production capacity in emerging markets are gradually lowering barriers.

Bargaining Power of Suppliers: High. The primary raw material for polybutadiene is 1,3-butadiene, which is derived from crude oil and natural gas via naphtha cracking or ethane dehydrogenation. Butadiene prices are highly volatile and influenced by global political and economic conditions, giving upstream petrochemical suppliers significant power.

Bargaining Power of Buyers: High. Large buyers, particularly major tire manufacturers such as Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, can negotiate favorable terms due to the volume of their purchases. The availability of substitute elastomers (natural rubber, SBR) also gives buyers leverage.

Threat of Substitutes: High. Natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), polyisoprene, and polyurethane elastomers can substitute for polybutadiene in certain applications. However, polybutadiene‘s unique combination of low rolling resistance, abrasion resistance, and low-temperature flexibility makes it difficult to fully replace in high-performance tire tread compounds.

Intensity of Rivalry: High. The market is moderately fragmented, with intense competition among key players. Competition is based on price, product performance (cis content, molecular weight distribution), catalyst technology, and customer relationships.

8. Trend Analysis

The polybutadiene market is shaped by several key trends:

  • Shift Toward Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires: The global push for fuel efficiency and electric vehicle (EV) range extension is driving demand for tire compounds with lower rolling resistance. Polybutadiene, particularly high-cis grades produced with neodymium catalysts, offers superior rolling resistance characteristics compared to other elastomers. This trend is expected to accelerate as EV adoption grows and fuel economy standards tighten.

  • Bio-based Polybutadiene and Sustainable Feedstocks: The development of bio-based butadiene from renewable feedstocks (sugarcane, corn, biomass) is gaining momentum. In December 2025, Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens advanced their BioButterfly project, demonstrating bio-based butadiene as a direct drop-in alternative to fossil-derived butadiene with a significantly improved carbon footprint. UBE Corporation has also certified polybutadiene products under the ISCC PLUS mass balance approach, linked to bio-circular raw materials.

  • Neodymium-Catalyzed Polybutadiene: Neodymium-based catalyst systems produce high-cis polybutadiene with superior properties—higher molecular weight, narrower molecular weight distribution, and better processability—compared to traditional cobalt or titanium catalysts. Versalis, SIBUR, and other major producers are increasingly shifting to neodymium-catalyzed production lines.

  • Liquid Polybutadiene for Low-VOC Formulations: Liquid polybutadiene is gaining traction as a reactive plasticizer and processing aid in adhesives, sealants, and tire compounds. Kuraray‘s liquid polybutadiene offerings, for example, reduce rolling resistance in tires while maintaining low VOC emissions, aligning with tightening environmental regulations.

  • Vertical Integration and Regional Expansion: Major producers are expanding capacity in high-growth regions. Lanxess increased its Qingdao, China capacity by 50% in November 2025. Versalis has formed joint ventures with Lotte Chemicals in South Korea and Petronas in Malaysia to produce polybutadiene and other synthetic rubbers closer to Asian markets.

9. Drivers and Challenges

Drivers:

  1. Growing Global Automotive Fleet: The continued growth of the global automotive fleet, particularly in emerging markets, drives demand for replacement tires, the largest end-use segment for polybutadiene.

  2. Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption: EVs require tires with lower rolling resistance to maximize battery range, favoring polybutadiene-rich tread compounds. This is a significant long-term growth driver.

  3. Demand for High-Performance Tires: The shift toward all-season, high-performance, and winter tires—all of which utilize higher polybutadiene content—is a major demand driver.

  4. Plastic Modification: The growth of ABS and HIPS production for automotive, electronics, and appliance applications continues to drive demand for polybutadiene as an impact modifier.

  5. Cost-Effectiveness: Polybutadiene remains a cost-effective substitute for natural rubber in many applications, with superior abrasion resistance and low-temperature properties.

Challenges:

  1. Extreme Butadiene Price Volatility: The polybutadiene market is highly sensitive to fluctuations in butadiene feedstock prices, which are driven by crude oil and natural gas markets. Prices can swing dramatically in response to geopolitical events, as demonstrated by the current conflict.

  2. Competition from Natural Rubber: Natural rubber offers comparable performance in many applications and is not subject to the same petrochemical price volatility, making it an attractive alternative for some buyers.

  3. Stringent Environmental Regulations: Environmental regulations on VOC emissions, tire labeling requirements, and plastic waste reduction targets pose compliance challenges for the industry.

  4. Geopolitical Supply Chain Risks: The polybutadiene market is highly susceptible to geopolitical conflicts that can disrupt raw material supply, trade, and shipping routes, as detailed below.

  5. Production Facility Closures: High-cost production facilities in Europe have closed or are under threat of closure, reducing regional supply capacity. Versalis began closing its Grangemouth, Scotland synthetic rubber plant in 2024, reducing European polybutadiene production capacity.

10. Value Chain Analysis

The polybutadiene value chain comprises four primary stages:

  1. Raw Material (Butadiene Production): The value chain begins with the production of 1,3-butadiene, which is typically recovered as a byproduct of ethylene production via steam cracking of naphtha (in Europe and Asia) or ethane (in North America and the Middle East). Butadiene is also produced via on-purpose technologies such as butane dehydrogenation.

  2. Polymerization (Polybutadiene Production): Butadiene is polymerized using catalyst systems (neodymium, cobalt, lithium, or titanium) in solution or gas-phase reactors to produce polybutadiene rubber. This stage involves complex chemical engineering and catalyst management.

  3. Distribution & Compounding: Finished polybutadiene is sold to tire manufacturers, plastic compounders, and industrial rubber goods producers. Some producers are vertically integrated into downstream compounding.

  4. End-Use (Tire Manufacturing, Plastic Modification, Industrial Rubber Goods): The final stage involves the incorporation of polybutadiene into finished goods—primarily tires, but also ABS/HIPS plastics, conveyor belts, hoses, footwear, golf balls, and adhesives.

11. Geopolitical Impact: USA-Israel-Iran Conflict

The ongoing tensions involving the USA, Israel, and Iran pose a significant and immediate threat to the global polybutadiene market. The conflict directly impacts the market through extreme price volatility and supply chain uncertainty, with effects that have already been observed in real-time market data.

  • Extreme Butadiene and Polybutadiene Price Surge: The conflict has caused a dramatic spike in butadiene and synthetic rubber prices. On the Shanghai futures exchange, the most-active May butadiene rubber contract settled at 17,720 yuan per ton—a record since the contract launched in 2023 and roughly 40% above pre–late February levels. The squeeze is upstream: naphtha, a crude-derived input, jumped to approximately $1,115 per ton.

  • Impact on Asian Production and Supply: Middle East geopolitical disruptions have driven down Asian refinery utilization rates, as refineries cut operating rates due to higher feedstock costs and supply uncertainty. Lower refinery utilization directly reduces butadiene availability, as butadiene is a byproduct of ethylene production in naphtha crackers. This supply shock has led Asian polybutadiene producers to face significant cost and availability challenges, with a double-digit percentage rise in butadiene feedstock costs.

  • Disruption of Key Trade Routes: The conflict threatens shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil exports and a substantial share of petrochemical shipments. A major disruption would lead to soaring logistics costs and delays, impacting the supply of butadiene and finished polybutadiene rubber.

  • Synthetic Rubber Price Inversion in China: For the first time since August 2024, synthetic rubber became pricier than natural rubber in China, driven directly by Middle East shipping disruptions driving up petrochemical feedstocks. This inversion—synthetic rubber typically trading at a discount to natural rubber—signals severe upstream cost pressure.

  • Market Impact on Producers and End-Users: The conflict has created a bifurcated market. Integrated producers with captive butadiene supply are better positioned to manage cost pressures, while merchant polybutadiene producers face severe margin compression. Tire manufacturers, the largest end-users, are facing higher raw material costs and are likely to pass through price increases to consumers.

  • US Tariffs and Trade Tensions: Recent US tariff measures on imported chemicals and rubber products, partly exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, have increased expenses for US-based tire manufacturers and industrial rubber goods producers. This is expected to dampen demand growth and prompt a reassessment of procurement strategies.

12. Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

For Manufacturers:

  • Diversify Butadiene Sourcing: Mitigate geopolitical risks by diversifying butadiene supplier networks across multiple regions (North America, Middle East, Asia) and exploring on-purpose butadiene production technologies.

  • Invest in Bio-based Polybutadiene: Accelerate R&D into bio-based butadiene and polybutadiene production to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and capture growing demand for sustainable materials. ISCC PLUS certification can provide a competitive advantage.

  • Expand Neodymium-Catalyzed Production: Shift production capacity toward neodymium-catalyzed high-cis polybutadiene, which commands premium pricing due to superior tire performance characteristics.

  • Develop Liquid Polybutadiene Grades: Expand liquid polybutadiene product lines targeting low-VOC adhesives, sealants, and tire processing aid applications, which are growing faster than solid rubber segments.

  • Build Strategic Butadiene Inventory: Maintain strategic inventory buffers of butadiene feedstock to mitigate the impact of short-term supply disruptions or price spikes.

For End-Users (Tire Manufacturers, Plastic Compounders, Industrial Rubber Producers):

  • Secure Long-Term Supply Contracts: Negotiate long-term supply agreements with polybutadiene producers that include formula-based pricing (e.g., linked to butadiene or naphtha indices) to stabilize costs.

  • Diversify Supplier Base: Avoid over-reliance on a single region or supplier. Maintain a diverse and global approved vendor list to mitigate supply chain risks. Consider qualifying natural rubber or SBR alternatives for non-critical applications.

  • Adopt Low-Rolling-Resistance Formulations: For tire manufacturers, increase polybutadiene content in tread compounds to meet EV range and fuel efficiency requirements, but balance against supply volatility.

  • Invest in Recycling Technologies: Support the development of tire recycling and devulcanization technologies to recover polybutadiene from end-of-life tires, reducing virgin material demand.

13. Conclusion

The global polybutadiene market is poised for steady growth over the next decade, driven by powerful trends in automotive production, EV adoption, and high-performance tire demand. The industry‘s essential role in tire manufacturing—consuming 70% of global production—ensures a stable and growing demand base. However, this growth is not without significant risk. The industry‘s heavy reliance on butadiene, a fossil fuel-derived feedstock, makes it exceptionally vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, as clearly demonstrated by the ongoing USA-Israel-Iran conflict. Real-time market data shows that butadiene rubber prices have already surged 40% above pre-conflict levels, with supply chains tightening across Asia.

For stakeholders to succeed, they must move beyond a traditional supply model and embrace proactive strategies. Manufacturers must invest in butadiene sourcing diversification, bio-based production pathways, and neodymium-catalyst technology. End-users must prioritize strategic sourcing, diversify supplier bases, and invest in formulation flexibility to manage raw material volatility. The future of the market will belong to those who can best manage the interplay between polybutadiene‘s unmatched properties—resilience, abrasion resistance, low-temperature flexibility—and the increasing instability of the global petrochemical supply landscape. The shift toward bio-based and circular feedstocks is not merely an environmental imperative; it is a strategic necessity for supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile world.

Table of Contents

Global Polybutadiene Sales Market Report
1 Polybutadiene Market Overview
    1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Polybutadiene
    1.2 Classification of Polybutadiene by Product Category
        1.2.1 Global Polybutadiene Market Size (Sales) Comparison by Type
        1.2.2 Global Polybutadiene Market Size (Sales) Market Share by Type (Product Category) in
        1.2.3 Solid Polybutadiene Rubber
        1.2.4 Liquid Polybutadiene Rubber
    1.3 Global Polybutadiene Market by Application/End Users
        1.3.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales (Volume) and Market Share Comparison by Application
        1.3.1 Tire
        1.3.2 Polymer Modification
        1.3.3 Chemical
        1.3.4 Industrial Rubber Manufacturing
        1.3.5 Others
    1.4 Global Polybutadiene Market by Region
        1.4.1 Global Polybutadiene Market Size (Value) Comparison by Region
        1.4.2 United States Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
        1.4.3 Europe Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
        1.4.4 China Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
        1.4.5 Japan Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
        1.4.6 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
        1.4.7 India Polybutadiene Status and Prospect
    1.5 Global Market Size (Value and Volume) of Polybutadiene
        1.5.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        1.5.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate

2 Global Polybutadiene Competition by Players/Suppliers, Type and Application
     2.1 Global Polybutadiene Market Competition by Players/Suppliers
        2.1.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales and Market Share of Key Players/Suppliers
        2.1.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Share by Players/Suppliers
    2.2 Global Polybutadiene (Volume and Value) by Type
        2.2.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales and Market Share by Type
        2.2.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Market Share by Type
    2.3 Global Polybutadiene (Volume and Value) by Region
        2.3.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales and Market Share by Region
        2.3.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Market Share by Region
    2.4 Global Polybutadiene (Volume) by Application

3 United States Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    3.1 United States Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        3.1.1 United States Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        3.1.2 United States Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        3.1.3 United States Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    3.2 United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    3.3 United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    3.4 United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

4 Europe Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    4.1 Europe Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        4.1.1 Europe Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        4.1.2 Europe Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        4.1.3 Europe Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    4.2 Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    4.3 Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    4.4 Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

5 China Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    5.1 China Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        5.1.1 China Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        5.1.2 China Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        5.1.3 China Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    5.2 China Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    5.3 China Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    5.4 China Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

6 Japan Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    6.1 Japan Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        6.1.1 Japan Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        6.1.2 Japan Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        6.1.3 Japan Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    6.2 Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    6.3 Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    6.4 Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

7 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    7.1 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        7.1.1 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        7.1.2 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        7.1.3 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    7.2 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    7.3 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    7.4 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

8 India Polybutadiene (Volume, Value and Sales Price)
    8.1 India Polybutadiene Sales and Value
        8.1.1 India Polybutadiene Sales and Growth Rate
        8.1.2 India Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate
        8.1.3 India Polybutadiene Sales Price Trend
    8.2 India Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Players
    8.3 India Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Type
    8.4 India Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Market Share by Application

9 Global Polybutadiene Players/Suppliers Profiles and Sales Data
    9.1 JSR
        9.1.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.1.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.1.2.1 Product A
            9.1.2.2 Product B
        9.1.3 JSR Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.1.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.2 Kumho
        9.2.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.2.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.2.2.1 Product A
            9.2.2.2 Product B
        9.2.3 Kumho Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.2.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.3 Lanxess
        9.3.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.3.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.3.2.1 Product A
            9.3.2.2 Product B
        9.3.3 Lanxess Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.3.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.4 SIBUR
        9.4.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.4.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.4.2.1 Product A
            9.4.2.2 Product B
        9.4.3 SIBUR Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.4.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.5 Versalis
        9.5.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.5.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.5.2.1 Product A
            9.5.2.2 Product B
        9.5.3 Versalis Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.5.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.6 LG Chem
        9.6.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.6.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.6.2.1 Product A
            9.6.2.2 Product B
        9.6.3 LG Chem Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.6.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.7 Kuraray
        9.7.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.7.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.7.2.1 Product A
            9.7.2.2 Product B
        9.7.3 Kuraray Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.7.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.8 Goodyear
        9.8.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.8.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.8.2.1 Product A
            9.8.2.2 Product B
        9.8.3 Goodyear Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.8.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.9 Evonik
        9.9.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.9.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.9.2.1 Product A
            9.9.2.2 Product B
        9.9.3 Evonik Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.9.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.10 Taiwan Synthetic Rubber
        9.10.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
        9.10.2 Polybutadiene Product Category, Application and Specification
            9.10.2.1 Product A
            9.10.2.2 Product B
        9.10.3 Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Polybutadiene Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
        9.10.4 Main Business/Business Overview
    9.11 Shazand Petrochemical

10 Polybutadiene Maufacturing Cost Analysis
    10.1 Polybutadiene Key Raw Materials Analysis
        10.1.1 Key Raw Materials
        10.1.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
        10.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
        10.1.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
    10.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
        10.2.1 Raw Materials
        10.2.2 Labor Cost
        10.2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Polybutadiene
    10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Polybutadiene

11 Industrial Chain, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers
    11.1 Polybutadiene Industrial Chain Analysis
    11.2 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing
    11.3 Raw Materials Sources of Polybutadiene Major Manufacturers in
    11.4 Downstream Buyers

12 Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors/Traders
    12.1 Marketing Channel
        12.1.1 Direct Marketing
        12.1.2 Indirect Marketing
        12.1.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend
    12.2 Market Positioning
        12.2.1 Pricing Strategy
        12.2.2 Brand Strategy
        12.2.3 Target Client
    12.3 Distributors/Traders List

13 Market Effect Factors Analysis
    13.1 Technology Progress/Risk
        13.1.1 Substitutes Threat
        13.1.2 Technology Progress in Related Industry
    13.2 Consumer Needs/Customer Preference Change
    13.3 Economic/Political Environmental Change

14 Global Polybutadiene Market Forecast
    14.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Price Forecast
       14.1.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.1.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.1.3 Global Polybutadiene Price and Trend Forecast
    14.2 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast by Region
       14.2.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume and Growth Rate Forecast by Regions
       14.2.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast by Regions
       14.2.3 United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.2.4 Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.2.5 China Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.2.6 Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.2.7 Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
       14.2.8 India Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
    14.3 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type
       14.3.1 Global Polybutadiene Sales Forecast by Type
       14.3.2 Global Polybutadiene Revenue Forecast by Type
       14.3.3 Global Polybutadiene Price Forecast by Type
    14.4 Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Forecast by Application

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix
    16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        16.1.1 Research Programs/Design
        16.1.2 Market Size Estimation
        16.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    16.2 Data Source
        16.2.1 Secondary Sources
        16.2.2 Primary Sources
    16.3 Disclaimer
List of Tables and Figures

    Figure Product Picture of Polybutadiene
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Comparison (K MT) by Type
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type (Product Category) in
    Figure Solid Polybutadiene Rubber Product Picture
    Figure Liquid Polybutadiene Rubber Product Picture
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Comparison (K MT) by Application
    Figure Global Sales Market Share of Polybutadiene by Application in
    Figure Tire Examples
    Table Key Downstream Customer in Tire
    Figure Polymer Modification Examples
    Table Key Downstream Customer in Polymer Modification
    Figure Chemical Examples
    Table Key Downstream Customer in Chemical
    Figure Industrial Rubber Manufacturing Examples
    Table Key Downstream Customer in Industrial Rubber Manufacturing
    Figure Others Examples
    Table Key Downstream Customer in Others
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Market Size (Million USD) by Regions
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure China Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure India Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Global Market Major Players Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT)
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) of Key Players/Suppliers
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
    Figure  Polybutadiene Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
    Figure  Polybutadiene Sales Share by Players/Suppliers
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) by Players/Suppliers
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) by Players/Suppliers
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share by Players/Suppliers
    Table  Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share by Players
    Table  Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share by Players
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Market Share by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Share (K MT) by Type
    Figure Sales Market Share of Polybutadiene by Type
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share by Type
    Figure Revenue Market Share of Polybutadiene by Type
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Growth Rate by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Market Share by Region
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Share by Region
    Figure Sales Market Share of Polybutadiene by Region
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate by Region in
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Region
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share (%) by Region
    Figure Revenue Market Share of Polybutadiene by Region
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Growth Rate by Region in
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Market Share by Region
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue Share (%) by Region
    Figure Revenue Market Share of Polybutadiene by Region
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Market Share by Region in
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Market Share by Application
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Share (%) by Application
    Figure Sales Market Share of Polybutadiene by Application
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Market Share by Application
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure China Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
    Figure India Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales Price (USD/MT) Trend
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Players
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Players in
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Type
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Type in
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) by Application
    Table India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share by Application in
    Table JSR Basic Information List
    Table JSR Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure JSR Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure JSR Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure JSR Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Kumho Basic Information List
    Table Kumho Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Kumho Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Kumho Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure Kumho Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Lanxess Basic Information List
    Table Lanxess Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Lanxess Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Lanxess Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share (-
    Figure Lanxess Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table SIBUR Basic Information List
    Table SIBUR Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure SIBUR Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure SIBUR Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure SIBUR Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Versalis Basic Information List
    Table Versalis Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Versalis Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Versalis Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure Versalis Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table LG Chem Basic Information List
    Table LG Chem Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure LG Chem Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure LG Chem Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share (-
    Figure LG Chem Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Kuraray Basic Information List
    Table Kuraray Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Kuraray Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Kuraray Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure Kuraray Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Goodyear Basic Information List
    Table Goodyear Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Goodyear Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Goodyear Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share (-
    Figure Goodyear Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Evonik Basic Information List
    Table Evonik Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Evonik Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Evonik Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure Evonik Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Basic Information List
    Table Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Polybutadiene Sales (K MT), Revenue (Million USD), Price (USD/MT) and Gross Margin
    Figure Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Polybutadiene Sales Growth Rate
    Figure Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Polybutadiene Sales Global Market Share
    Figure Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Polybutadiene Revenue Global Market Share
    Table Shazand Petrochemical Basic Information List
    Table Production Base and Market Concentration Rate of Raw Material
    Figure Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
    Table Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
    Figure Manufacturing Cost Structure of Polybutadiene
    Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Polybutadiene
    Figure Polybutadiene Industrial Chain Analysis
    Table Raw Materials Sources of Polybutadiene Major Players in
    Table Major Buyers of Polybutadiene
    Table Distributors/Traders List
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Price (USD/MT) and Trend Forecast
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) Forecast by Regions
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share Forecast by Regions
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share Forecast by Regions in
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) Forecast by Regions
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Market Share Forecast by Regions
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Market Share Forecast by Regions in
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure United States Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Europe Polybutadiene Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure China Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure China Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Japan Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure Southeast Asia Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure India Polybutadiene Sales Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Figure India Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) Forecast by Type
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Volume Market Share Forecast by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Revenue (Million USD) Forecast by Type
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Revenue Market Share Forecast by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Price (USD/MT) Forecast by Type
    Table Global Polybutadiene Sales (K MT) Forecast by Application
    Figure Global Polybutadiene Sales Market Share Forecast by Application
    Table Research Programs/Design for This Report
    Figure Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches for This Report
    Figure Data Triangulation
    Table Key Data Information from Secondary Sources
    Table Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Key Industry Players

The global polybutadiene market is characterized by a mix of large multinational corporations and regional specialists. The market is moderately fragmented, with key players differentiating themselves through catalyst technology, production scale, and vertical integration into downstream derivatives.

  • Lanxess AG: A German specialty chemicals company and a leading producer of high-performance polybutadiene rubbers. In November 2025, Lanxess expanded its Qingdao, China production base, increasing capacity by 50% from 25,000 tonnes to 30,000 tonnes annually, driven by rising demand for rubber additives in China.

  • Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.: A South Korean synthetic rubber giant and a leading producer of high-cis polybutadiene rubber. Kumho produces high-cis BR grades (KBR 01) known for excellent resilience, low heat buildup, and superior wear resistance. The company has shifted focus toward high-value-added products like solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) for high-performance tires and has secured ISCC PLUS certification for sustainable product series.

  • Versalis S.p.A. (Eni): The chemicals subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni, Versalis is a major European producer of polybutadiene rubber. The company produces Europrene Neocis high-cis BR using neodymium catalysts at its Ravenna facility in Italy. Versalis has also produced bio-polybutadiene from sugars via bio-butadiene intermediate.

  • SIBUR Holding PJSC: The largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia and Eastern Europe, with substantial polybutadiene rubber production capacity. SIBUR produces neodymium-catalyzed polybutadiene rubbers (SKD-N and SKD-ND grades) at its Voronezh facility, with total capacity of up to 250 kilotonnes per annum. The company has invested in efficiency improvements, adding 13 ktpa of capacity to reach 48 ktpa at Voronezh.

  • JSR Corporation: A Japanese chemical company with a strong presence in synthetic rubber, including polybutadiene. JSR is also a major player in the liquid polybutadiene segment.

  • LG Chem Ltd.: A South Korean chemical giant and a leading producer of polybutadiene rubber for tire and industrial applications, with significant production capacity in South Korea and overseas.

  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.: A Japanese specialty chemical company and a leading producer of liquid polybutadiene rubber. Kuraray‘s liquid polybutadiene products are low-VOC, transparent, and nearly odorless, serving as reactive plasticizers in tire compounds to reduce rolling resistance.

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: A major tire manufacturer with integrated polybutadiene production capabilities, primarily for captive consumption in its global tire manufacturing network.

  • Evonik Industries AG: A German specialty chemicals company with a presence in the polybutadiene value chain, particularly through functionalized polybutadiene products and specialty elastomer additives.

  • Taiwan Synthetic Rubber Corp.: A Taiwanese synthetic rubber producer with polybutadiene manufacturing capacity serving the Asia-Pacific tire and industrial rubber markets.

  • Shazand Petrochemical Co.: A major Iranian petrochemical producer with polybutadiene rubber manufacturing capacity, positioned to serve the Middle Eastern and Asian markets.

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