Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber market size is expected to reach $ 62.61 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber is a type of synthetic liquid rubber obtained through the copolymerization of styrene and butadiene. Unlike conventional solid SBR, liquid SBR exists in a low molecular weight, viscous liquid form. It is mainly used as a plasticizer, binder, and performance modifier in adhesives, sealants, coatings, modified asphalt, and rubber compounds. Liquid SBR improves flexibility, low-temperature performance, abrasion resistance, and enhances compatibility with other polymers.

In 2024, global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber sales reached approximately 3,516 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 13,286 per ton. The single-line production capacity is about 2,000 tons, and the industry gross profit margin is about 30%.

Key Trends

Tire & Rubber Compounding: Increasing use of functionalized Liquid SBR in high-performance and eco-friendly tires (low rolling resistance, improved fuel efficiency).

Adhesives & Sealants: Growing adoption in pressure-sensitive adhesives, industrial sealants, and footwear adhesives.

Construction & Asphalt Modification: Expansion of road infrastructure projects and demand for modified asphalt are boosting consumption.

Eco-friendly Shift: Rising focus on low-VOC adhesives and sustainable materials favors Liquid SBR due to its compatibility with green formulations.

Regional Dynamics:

Asia-Pacific dominates (China, Japan, South Korea), driven by automotive and infrastructure sectors.

Europe emphasizes green and performance tires under regulatory pressure (EU tire labeling rules).

North America shows steady growth, especially in adhesives and sealants markets.

Challenges

Raw material volatility: Styrene and butadiene prices fluctuate with crude oil, impacting margins.

Competition from alternatives: Other liquid rubbers (e.g., Liquid Isoprene Rubber, Polybutadiene) compete in certain applications.

Patent & technology barriers: High-end functionalized grades are still concentrated in Japanese and European producers.

This report studies the global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)

U.S. VS China: Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)

This report profiles key players in the global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Cray Valley, Kuraray Co., Ltd., etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

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Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market, Segmentation by Type:
Low Viscosity
High Viscosity

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market, Segmentation by Styrene Content:
20% Styrene
25% Styrene
Others

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market, Segmentation by Functional End Group:
Non-functional LSBR
Functionalized LSBR

Global Liquid Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market, Segmentation by Application:
Tire
Rubber Products
Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants
Others

Companies Profiled:
Cray Valley
Kuraray Co., Ltd.

Key Questions Answered:

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