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Global Polybutene-1 Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Extrusion Grade PB-1
    • 1.3.3 Injection Molding Grade PB-1
    • 1.3.4 Extrusion Blow Molding Grade PB-1
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Plumbing System
    • 1.4.3 Packaging Material
    • 1.4.4 Hot Melt Adhesives
    • 1.4.5 Others
  • 1.5 Global Polybutene-1 Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Polybutene-1 Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 LyondellBasell
    • 2.1.1 LyondellBasell Details
    • 2.1.2 LyondellBasell Major Business
    • 2.1.3 LyondellBasell Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 LyondellBasell Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 LyondellBasell Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Mitsui Chemicals
    • 2.2.1 Mitsui Chemicals Details
    • 2.2.2 Mitsui Chemicals Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Mitsui Chemicals Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Mitsui Chemicals Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Mitsui Chemicals Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Ylem Technology
    • 2.3.1 Ylem Technology Details
    • 2.3.2 Ylem Technology Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Ylem Technology Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Ylem Technology Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 Ylem Technology Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Shandong Hongye Chemical
    • 2.4.1 Shandong Hongye Chemical Details
    • 2.4.2 Shandong Hongye Chemical Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Shandong Hongye Chemical Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Shandong Hongye Chemical Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Shandong Hongye Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Chambroad Petrochemicals
    • 2.5.1 Chambroad Petrochemicals Details
    • 2.5.2 Chambroad Petrochemicals Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Chambroad Petrochemicals Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Chambroad Petrochemicals Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Chambroad Petrochemicals Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company
    • 2.6.1 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Details
    • 2.6.2 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Shandong Rida Chem
    • 2.7.1 Shandong Rida Chem Details
    • 2.7.2 Shandong Rida Chem Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Shandong Rida Chem Polybutene-1 Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Shandong Rida Chem Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 Shandong Rida Chem Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Polybutene-1 by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Polybutene-1 Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Polybutene-1 Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Polybutene-1 by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Polybutene-1 Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Polybutene-1 Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Polybutene-1 Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Polybutene-1 Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Polybutene-1 Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Polybutene-1 Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Polybutene-1 Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Polybutene-1 Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Polybutene-1 Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Polybutene-1 Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Polybutene-1 Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Polybutene-1 Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Polybutene-1 Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Polybutene-1 Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Polybutene-1 Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Polybutene-1 Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Polybutene-1 Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Polybutene-1 and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Polybutene-1
  • 13.3 Polybutene-1 Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Polybutene-1 Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Polybutene-1 Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Polybutene-1 market size was valued at US$ 384 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 483 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.4% during review period.
    Polybutene-1 is the result of polymerizing butene-1 with a stereospecific catalyst to create a linear, high isotactic and semicrystalline polymer. It is important to note that PB-1 is often mistaken for polyisobutene, or PIB, which is an entirely different type of material - a low molecular weight oily liquid. PB-1, when applied as a pure or reinforced resin, can replace materials like metal, rubber and engineering polymers. It is also used synergistically as a blend element to modify the characteristics of other polyolefins like polypropylene and polyethylene.
    The global polybutene-1 market faces with a few dominant players such as LyondellBasell and Mitsui Chemicals holding a significant share. These companies benefit from integrated supply chains, advanced technology, and large-scale production capabilities, making it difficult for smaller competitors to match their cost efficiency and quality standards. The competition also intensifies due to alternative materials like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) which are used in similar applications, creating a need for polybutene-1 producers to emphasize the unique benefits of the polymer, such as flexibility, creep resistance, and ease of processing.
    The demand for polybutene-1 is particularly strong in niche applications like pipe systems for plumbing and heating, hot-melt adhesives，packaging materials, which offer competitive advantages over alternatives due to its superior performance characteristics. The market also faces regional variation in competition, with Asia-Pacific being the fastest-growing region, driven by increasing urbanization and industrialization, while Europe and North America are more mature markets. Key competitors in emerging markets are focusing on cost competitiveness and local supply chain advantages, creating pressure on pricing strategies globally.
    Opportunities for growth in the polybutene-1 market lie in expanding the material's application base, especially in areas like flexible packaging, medical devices, and high-performance industrial parts. Sustainability trends also present an opportunity, as polybutene-1’s recyclability and low environmental impact in certain applications align with growing regulatory pressures for greener materials. Innovation in product development, such as enhancing polybutene-1’s compatibility with bio-based polymers or improving its processing efficiencies, offers producers a chance to differentiate themselves in a competitive landscape.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polybutene-1 market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type 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 Polybutene-1 market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Polybutene-1 market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Polybutene-1 market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Polybutene-1 market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
    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 Polybutene-1
    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 Polybutene-1 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 LyondellBasell, Mitsui Chemicals, Ylem Technology, Shandong Hongye Chemical, Chambroad Petrochemicals, Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company, Shandong Rida Chem, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    Polybutene-1 market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, 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 Type
    Extrusion Grade PB-1
    Injection Molding Grade PB-1
    Extrusion Blow Molding Grade PB-1
    Market segment by Application
    Plumbing System
    Packaging Material
    Hot Melt Adhesives
    Others
    Major players covered
    LyondellBasell
    Mitsui Chemicals
    Ylem Technology
    Shandong Hongye Chemical
    Chambroad Petrochemicals
    Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company
    Shandong Rida Chem
    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 Polybutene-1 product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polybutene-1, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polybutene-1 from 2020 to 2025.
    Chapter 3, the Polybutene-1 competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the Polybutene-1 breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
    Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
    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 2020 to 2025.and Polybutene-1 market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
    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 Polybutene-1.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polybutene-1 sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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