Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2117 million in 2025 to US$ 2565 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2031.

Polyisobutylene (PIB, also called polyisobutene, CAS 9003-27-4) is a vinyl polymer that is made from the monomer isobutylene (IB) by cationic polymerization.

PIB is a colorless to light-yellow, elastic, semisolid or viscous substance. It is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Because of their highly paraffinic and nonpolar nature, PIBs are soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents and insoluble in polar solvents. Solubility generally decreases with increasing molecular weight of the polymer and increasing size of the aliphatic portion of the solvent molecule. The amorphous characteristics and low glass transition temperature (Tg = −62°C) of PIB impart high flexibility and permanent tack. Despite the favorable tack property, the adhesion of PIBs to many surfaces is weak because of their low polarity. This problem can be overcome by the addition of tackifiers (such as rosin ester resins) and other materials that will impart some polar properties to the formulation.

Global key producers of polyisobutylene (PIB) include TPC, Infineum, Lubrizol and others. The top four producers together account for more than 60% of the market share, with the largest producer being Daelim with 18% of the market share. Global origins are mainly located in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, South America, India, etc. In terms of product categories, low-molecular-weight polyisobutylene holds the largest market share, with a share of about 95%. In terms of applications, fuel and lubricant additives is the top applications with a 76% market share, followed by adhesive and sealant.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polyisobutylene (PIB) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polyisobutylene (PIB) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polyisobutylene (PIB) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polyisobutylene (PIB) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polyisobutylene (PIB) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Polyisobutylene (PIB) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polyisobutylene (PIB) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Polyisobutylene (PIB).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polyisobutylene (PIB) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Low Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
High Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene

Segmentation by Application:
Fuel & Lube Additives
Adhesive & Sealant
Plastic & Elastomer Modifier
Gum Base
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
TPC
Infineum
Lubrizol
BASF
Ineos
Daelim
Chevron Oronite
ENEOS
Braskem
Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC)
Zhejiang Shunda
Kothari Petrochemicals
Shandong Hongrui
BASF-YPC

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market?

What factors are driving Polyisobutylene (PIB) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Polyisobutylene (PIB) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Polyisobutylene (PIB) break out by Type, by Application?

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