Butadiene Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Application (Polybutadiene (PBR), Chloroprene, Styrene-Butadiene (SBR), Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile Butadiene NBR), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Adiponitrile, Sulfolane, Ethylidene Nor

Butadiene Market Outlook

Butadiene Market Size is forecast to reach $30.5 Billion in 2032 from $21.5 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032.. The Butadiene market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Butadiene segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Application (Polybutadiene (PBR), Chloroprene, Styrene-Butadiene (SBR), Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile Butadiene NBR), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Adiponitrile, Sulfolane, Ethylidene Norbornene, Styrene-Butadiene Latex, Others), By End-User (Plastic and Polymer, Tire and Rubber, Chemicals, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Butadiene markets.

Butadiene Market Insights, 2025

The butadiene market is expanding due to its critical role in synthetic rubber production, particularly in the automotive and tire industries. Butadiene is a key raw material for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (PBR), which are widely used in tire manufacturing. Additionally, its use in acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastics for consumer goods and construction applications is driving demand. However, supply chain disruptions and fluctuating crude oil prices impact production costs. Innovations in bio-based butadiene and advancements in catalytic processes are expected to create sustainable growth opportunities in the market.

Five Trends that will define global Butadiene market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Butadiene identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Butadiene companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Butadiene industry?

The Butadiene sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Butadiene Market Segment Insights

The Butadiene industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Butadiene industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Application (Polybutadiene (PBR), Chloroprene, Styrene-Butadiene (SBR), Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile Butadiene NBR), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Adiponitrile, Sulfolane, Ethylidene Norbornene, Styrene-Butadiene Latex, Others), By End-User (Plastic and Polymer, Tire and Rubber, Chemicals, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Butadiene market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Butadiene industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Butadiene market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Butadiene industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Butadiene Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Butadiene with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Butadiene market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Butadiene market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Butadiene industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Butadiene companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Butadiene market.

Latin American Butadiene market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Butadiene Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Butadiene markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Butadiene markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Butadiene companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include BASF SE, Braskem SA, China National Petroleum Corp, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, Dow Inc, ENEOS Materials Corp, Evonik Industries AG, ExxonMobil Corp, Formosa Plastics Corp, INEOS, LG Chem Ltd, Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Reliance Industries Ltd, Repsol SA, SABIC, Shell PLC, TPC Group.

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Butadiene Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Butadiene Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Butadiene Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Butadiene Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Butadiene Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Application
Polybutadiene (PBR)
Chloroprene
Styrene-Butadiene (SBR)
Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile Butadiene NBR)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Adiponitrile
Sulfolane
Ethylidene Norbornene
Styrene-Butadiene Latex
Others
By End-User
Plastic and Polymer
Tire and Rubber
Chemicals
Others
6. Global Butadiene Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Butadiene Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Butadiene Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Butadiene Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Butadiene Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Butadiene Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Butadiene Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Butadiene Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Butadiene Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Butadiene Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Butadiene Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Butadiene Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Butadiene Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Butadiene Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Butadiene Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Butadiene Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Butadiene Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Butadiene Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Butadiene Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Butadiene Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Butadiene Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Butadiene Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
BASF SE
Braskem SA
China National Petroleum Corp
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp
Dow Inc
ENEOS Materials Corp
Evonik Industries AG
ExxonMobil Corp
Formosa Plastics Corp
INEOS
LG Chem Ltd
Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad
LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
Reliance Industries Ltd
Repsol SA
SABIC
Shell PLC
TPC Group
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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