According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market size was valued at US$ 602 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 901 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.9% during review period.
In 2025, the average commercial market price of Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS is estimated at approximately USD 1,600–2,000 per ton, while the industry average gross margin is estimated at around 12%–22%.Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS refers to specialized polybutadiene-based rubber materials used as the dispersed rubber phase in the manufacturing of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) resins, primarily including low-cis polybutadiene rubber for ABS, ABS latex/PBL (Polybutadiene Latex), and graft-oriented polybutadiene systems. These products are commonly supplied in the form of latex, emulsion polybutadiene, or low-cis polybutadiene pellets and are manufactured through emulsion polymerization, solution polymerization, and graft polymerization technologies. Key technical indicators include gel content, particle size distribution, grafting efficiency, molecular weight distribution, volatile control, and compatibility with SAN matrices. ABS polybutadiene rubber serves as the critical impact-modifying phase that determines toughness and low-temperature impact resistance in ABS resins and is widely applied in home appliances, automotive interior and exterior components, consumer electronics, office equipment, power tools, and industrial plastic products. Mass ABS and emulsion ABS remain the dominant downstream production routes. As demand continues to rise for high-gloss ABS, low-VOC ABS, heat-resistant ABS, and automotive-grade ABS, the industry is increasingly focused on high-purity, low-residual, and high-grafting-efficiency rubber systems.
The ABS-grade polybutadiene rubber market is significantly smaller than both the general-purpose polybutadiene rubber market and the broader ABS resin market, but it plays a critical and irreplaceable role within the ABS value chain. Unlike commodity rubber products, ABS-grade polybutadiene is a highly specialized material designed specifically for ABS engineering plastics, with product performance directly affecting impact resistance, low-temperature toughness, surface appearance, and processing stability of ABS resins. From a product perspective, the industry mainly consists of low-cis polybutadiene rubber, ABS latex systems, and grafting emulsion technologies. Bulk-process ABS production relies more heavily on low-cis BR materials, while emulsion ABS systems depend more on highly stable ABS latex formulations.
Home appliances, consumer electronics, and automotive applications remain the largest downstream markets for ABS-grade polybutadiene rubber. In recent years, automotive lightweighting, smart cockpit systems, power tools, and AI-related electronic devices have become some of the most important growth drivers. As automotive interior materials move toward lower VOC emissions, higher heat resistance, and improved impact performance, ABS rubber systems are increasingly shifting toward higher purity, lower residual monomer content, and better grafting efficiency. At the same time, growing demand for high-gloss, high-flow, and thin-wall ABS materials in consumer electronics is continuing to support expansion of premium ABS latex systems. Although global ABS resin demand overall has entered a more moderate growth stage, high-end ABS rubber systems continue to show relatively stable growth, particularly in automotive-grade and electronics-grade ABS applications where product upgrading remains faster than the broader market average.
From the supply side, the global ABS-grade polybutadiene rubber industry has long been dominated by Japanese and Korean suppliers, while Chinese manufacturers are rapidly increasing their market presence. Companies in Japan and South Korea maintain strong advantages in ABS latex technology, grafting control, and high-end ABS rubber systems, and many have long-term relationships with global premium ABS resin producers. Meanwhile, Chinese companies are benefiting from rapid domestic ABS capacity expansion, a more integrated C4 supply chain, and growing localization trends in engineering plastics. In recent years, major Chinese petrochemical groups have accelerated development of low-cis BR and ABS latex production, with some local suppliers beginning to enter automotive ABS, high-gloss ABS, and low-VOC ABS markets.
From a regional perspective, Asia remains the global center of ABS-grade polybutadiene rubber production and supply. Mainland China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan together form the world’s most important ABS rubber manufacturing cluster, while Europe and North America remain more focused on high-end emulsion technologies and regional specialty supply markets.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Cis Structure and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market size and forecasts, by Cis Structure and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kumho Petrochemical, JSR Corporation, LG Chem, Synthos S.A., Trinseo, ZEON Corporation, TSRC Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market is split by Cis Structure and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Cis Structure, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Cis Structure
Low Cis Polybutadiene Rubber (<40% cis content, typically 20%–40%)
Medium Cis Polybutadiene Rubber (40%–85% cis content)
High Cis Polybutadiene Rubber (>85% cis content, typically 90%–98%)
Ultra-high Cis Polybutadiene Rubber (>98% cis content)
Others
Market segment by Gel Content
Low Gel Content Grade (<70%, typically 45%–70%)
Medium Gel Content Grade (70%–85%)
High Gel Content Grade (85%–98%)
Ultra-high Gel Content Grade (>98%, typically 98%–100%)
Others
Market segment by Technology
Emulsion Grafting
Continuous Mass Polymerization
Others
Market segment by Application
Consumer Appliances Industry
Automotive Industry
Electronics Industry
Industrial Manufacturing
Construction & Infrastructure
Others
Major players covered
Kumho Petrochemical
JSR Corporation
LG Chem
Synthos S.A.
Trinseo
ZEON Corporation
TSRC Corporation
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
China National Petroleum Corporation
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Cis Structure and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Cis Structure, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS market forecast, by regions, by Cis Structure, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polybutadiene Rubber for ABS sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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