Butadiene Price Trend

Butadiene Price Trend, Index and Forecast

Track real-time and historical butadiene prices across global regions. Updated monthly with market insights, drivers, and forecasts.

Butadiene Prices October 2025

Butadiene Price Index (USD/KG): 

The chart below highlights monthly butadiene prices across different regions.

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Market Overview Q3 Ending September 2025

Northeast Asia: Northeast Asia butadiene market experienced modest downward pressure. China remained the region's dominant production and consumption hub, with major petrochemical complexes maintaining steady output despite seasonal activities affecting some facilities. The region faced headwinds from reduced demand in the synthetic rubber sector, particularly from tire manufacturers experiencing slower automotive production growth. Manufacturing costs remained elevated due to higher naphtha feedstock prices and increased environmental compliance expenses at production facilities across China, South Korea, and Japan. Regional currency fluctuations against the US dollar created mixed impacts on trade competitiveness, with some markets benefiting from favorable exchange rate conditions. The electronics and automotive industries, key consumers of styrene-butadiene rubber and other butadiene derivatives, showed moderate demand growth throughout the quarter.

Europe: European butadiene markets demonstrated similar downward pricing trends. The region continued to rely heavily on imports to meet domestic consumption requirements, with traditional suppliers from the Middle East and North America maintaining significant market share. Energy costs remained elevated at European production facilities, contributing to higher operational expenses and affecting the competitiveness of domestic production versus imports. The automotive sector's transition toward electric vehicles influenced demand patterns for traditional synthetic rubber applications, while new applications in battery components provided emerging growth opportunities. Currency stability within the eurozone supported predictable pricing conditions and cross-border trade activities throughout the quarter. Environmental regulations and sustainability requirements continued to influence product specifications and compliance costs for European consumers.

North America: The moderate price decline was primarily driven by stabilized supply levels from domestic producers coupled with softened demand in the automotive and synthetic rubber sectors, where production adjustments in tires and elastomer applications reduced immediate procurement needs. Supply-side considerations included consistent production outputs from major petrochemical facilities, supported by reliable feedstock availability from natural gas and naphtha streams. Transportation and logistics costs, including domestic trucking and port handling fees, remained largely unchanged, while international shipping played a minor role due to the region’s reliance on local production. Currency fluctuations were minimal, and compliance costs related to environmental regulations and occupational safety did not significantly affect pricing. 

Butadiene Price Trend, Market Analysis, and News

IMARC's latest publication, “Butadiene Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the butadiene market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of butadiene at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed butadiene prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting butadiene pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.

Butadiene Industry Analysis

The global butadiene industry size reached 13.66 Million Tons in 2024. By 2033, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 19.96 Million Tons, at a projected CAGR of 4.09% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the increasing synthetic rubber demand from automotive and tire industries, growing styrene-butadiene rubber applications in construction and infrastructure projects, and expanding plastic and polymer production requiring butadiene-based intermediates.

Latest developments in the butadiene industry:

• March 2025: Lotte Chemical agreed to sell a 25% stake in Lotte Chemical Indonesia for USD 449 Million. The move follows the planned liquidation of its Malaysian JV, LUSR, which produces 72,000 tons of polybutadiene rubber annually, as part of its shift away from basic petrochemicals.
   
• February 2025: Zeon Corporation and The Yokohama Rubber Company announced an agreement to set up a bench-scale production facility for developing butadiene using ethanol from plant-based and sustainable raw materials. The collaboration is aimed at advancing research and development for greener alternatives in the synthetic rubber value chain, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
   
• January 2024: Axens, Michelin, and IFPEN inaugurated the first industrial-scale demonstrator of a plant producing bio-based butadiene in Bassens near Bordeaux, France. It has a production capacity of between 20 and 30 metric tons per year.

Product Description

Butadiene is a colorless, highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C4H6, classified as a conjugated diene and representing a critical building block in the global petrochemical industry hierarchy. As one of the most important C4 olefins, butadiene serves as a fundamental raw material for synthetic rubber production, accounting for significant portions of global consumption. Its primary industrial applications include synthetic rubber manufacturing, where butadiene forms the backbone of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber used extensively in tire production, plastic manufacturing for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins utilized in automotive and electronics applications, chemical intermediate production for various downstream derivatives, and specialty polymer synthesis for advanced materials. Butadiene enhances product performance through its excellent polymerization characteristics, providing superior elasticity, durability, and processing properties that make it indispensable across automotive, construction, and consumer goods industries worldwide.

Report Coverage

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report presents a detailed analysis of butadiene pricing, covering global and regional trends, spot prices at key ports, and a breakdown of Ex Works, FOB, and CIF prices.
• The study examines factors affecting butadiene price trend, including raw material costs, supply-demand shifts, geopolitical impacts, and industry developments, offering insights for informed decision-making.
• The competitive landscape review equips stakeholders with crucial insights into the latest market news, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, ensuring a well-rounded, strategic overview for forecasting and planning.
• IMARC offers various subscription options, including monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates, allowing clients to stay informed with the latest market trends, ongoing developments, and comprehensive market insights. The butadiene price charts ensure our clients remain at the forefront of the industry.