Polybutadiene Rubber Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) Market is Segmented by Application (Tires Manufacturing, Footwear, Sports Accessories, And Other Applications) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, And Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers the Market Sizes and Forecasts for Polybutadiene Rubber in Revenue (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Polybutadiene Rubber Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Polybutadiene Rubber Market Size

Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) Market - Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 8.01 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 9.73 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.95 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) Market - Key Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Polybutadiene Rubber Market Analysis

The Polybutadiene Rubber Market size is estimated at USD 8.01 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 9.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.95% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 pandemic had negatively impacted the market for polybutadiene rubber market. The nationwide lockdowns and strict social distancing measures had resulted in a halt in automotive vehicle manufacturing, thereby affecting the market for polybutadiene rubber. However, post-COVID pandemic, the market recovered well after the restrictions were lifted. The market recovered significantly, owing to the rise in demand for polybutadiene rubber in tire manufacturing, footwear, and sports accessories applications.

  • The increasing demand from the automobile industry and the growth in the synthetic rubber industry are expected to drive the polybutadiene rubber market.
  • The stringent environmental regulations and the health concerns regarding exposure to polybutadiene are expected to hinder the market's growth.
  • The upcoming consumer shift to electric vehicles is expected to create opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. It is also expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to rising demand for polybutadiene rubber in tire manufacturing, footwear, and sports accessories applications.

Polybutadiene Rubber Industry Overview

The polybutadiene rubber market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular order) ENEOS Materials Corporation, Arlanxeo, Zeop Co., Lanxees, and UBE Co., among others.

Polybutadiene Rubber Market Leaders

  1. ARLANXEO

  2. ZEON CORPORATION

  3. LANXESS

  4. UBE CORPORATION

  5. ENEOS Materials Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) Market - Market Concentration
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Polybutadiene Rubber Market News

  • February 2023:Arlanxeo revealed the commencement of a 65 ktpa polybutadiene rubber production plant in southern Brazil. This new facility, situated in the Triunfo petrochemical complex in Rio Grande do Sul, underlines the company's dedication to strengthening its presence in Latin America.
  • March 2022, Indian Oil Corporation Limited unveiled its plans to construct a 60 ktpa polybutadiene rubber (PBR) plant at the existing naphtha cracker complex in Panipat. With an investment of INR 14.6 billion (USD 169 million), the company aims to source the required feedstock, butadiene, from the 138 ktpa butadiene extraction unit (BDEU) at the Panipat complex for PBR production. This strategic move signifies Indian Oil Corporation Limited's commitment to expanding its capabilities in the petrochemical sector.

Polybutadiene Rubber Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand From the Automobile Industry
    • 4.1.2 Growth in the Synthetic Rubber Industry
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Enviornmental Regulations
    • 4.2.2 Health Concerns Regarding Exposure to Polybutadiene
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Tire Manufacturing
    • 5.1.2 Footwear
    • 5.1.3 Sports Accessories
    • 5.1.4 Other Applications (Chemicals, Polymer Modification, etc.)
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.1.1 China
    • 5.2.1.2 India
    • 5.2.1.3 Japan
    • 5.2.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.2.1.5 Indonesia
    • 5.2.1.6 Malaysia
    • 5.2.1.7 Thailand
    • 5.2.1.8 Vietnam
    • 5.2.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.2 North America
    • 5.2.2.1 United States
    • 5.2.2.2 Canada
    • 5.2.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.2.3 Europe
    • 5.2.3.1 Germany
    • 5.2.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.3.3 Italy
    • 5.2.3.4 France
    • 5.2.3.5 Spain
    • 5.2.3.6 Russia
    • 5.2.3.7 NORDIC Countries
    • 5.2.3.8 Turkey
    • 5.2.3.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.4 South America
    • 5.2.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.2.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.2.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.2.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.2.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.2.5.3 Qatar
    • 5.2.5.4 UAE
    • 5.2.5.5 Nigeria
    • 5.2.5.6 Egypt
    • 5.2.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 ARLANXEO
    • 6.4.2 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
    • 6.4.3 ENEOS Materials Corporation
    • 6.4.4 KUMHO PETROCHEMICAL
    • 6.4.5 LANXESS
    • 6.4.6 LG Chem
    • 6.4.7 Reliance Industries Limited
    • 6.4.8 SABIC
    • 6.4.9 SIBUR International GmbH
    • 6.4.10 Synthos
    • 6.4.11 Trinseo
    • 6.4.12 UBE Corporation
    • 6.4.13 THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD
    • 6.4.14 ZEON CORPORATION
    • 6.4.15 KURARAY CO., LTD.
    • 6.4.16 Versalis S.p.A.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Upcoming Consumer Shift to Electric Vehicles
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Polybutadiene Rubber Industry Segmentation

Polybutadiene rubber is a synthetic rubber formed from the polymerization of the monomer 1,3-butadiene. PBR is primarily used in the tire industry due to its high wear, low coefficient of friction and strength properties, excellent elastic properties, low hysteresis loss, and resistance to low temperatures.

The polybutadiene rubber market is segmented by application and geography. By application, the market is segmented into tire manufacturing, footwear, sports accessories, and other applications (chemicals, polymer modification, etc.). The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the polybutadiene rubber market in 27 countries across the significant region.

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Application Tire Manufacturing
Footwear
Sports Accessories
Other Applications (Chemicals, Polymer Modification, etc.)
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
NORDIC Countries
Turkey
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Qatar
UAE
Nigeria
Egypt
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Polybutadiene Rubber Market Research FAQs

How big is the Polybutadiene Rubber Market?

The Polybutadiene Rubber Market size is expected to reach USD 8.01 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.95% to reach USD 9.73 billion by 2030.

What is the current Polybutadiene Rubber Market size?

In 2025, the Polybutadiene Rubber Market size is expected to reach USD 8.01 billion.

Who are the key players in Polybutadiene Rubber Market?

ARLANXEO, ZEON CORPORATION, LANXESS, UBE CORPORATION and ENEOS Materials Corporation are the major companies operating in the Polybutadiene Rubber Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Polybutadiene Rubber Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Polybutadiene Rubber Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Polybutadiene Rubber Market.

What years does this Polybutadiene Rubber Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Polybutadiene Rubber Market size was estimated at USD 7.69 billion. The report covers the Polybutadiene Rubber Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Polybutadiene Rubber Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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