BUTADIENE MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

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North America has established itself as the dominant player in the global butadiene market over the years with estimated 37.8% share in 2024. The region is home to some of the largest butadiene producers who have been operating in the sector for decades. Companies based in the U.S. and Canada have made massive investments in production facilities and R&D centers to develop innovative processes. North America accounts for the largest share of global butadiene production and exports a significant amount to other key markets.  The strong presence of the automotive and construction industries has consistently driven butadiene demand upwards in North America. A large portion of the butadiene produced is utilized to make styrene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and nitrile rubber—materials that find widespread applications in tires, pipes, and various building components.

The Asia Pacific region has emerged as the new global hotspot for the butadiene industry over the past decade. Countries such as China, India, South Korea and Japan have experienced accelerated industrialization and rising consumption patterns. The expanding automotive, tire, and plastic consumer goods sectors in these developing Asian economies boosts butadiene demand.