Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market size is expected to reach $ 3437 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), also known as acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber or Buna-N, is a synthetic elastomer produced by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene monomers. This composition provides NBR with an exceptional combination of mechanical strength, resistance to oils, fuels, and other chemicals, and stability across a wide temperature range. NBR’s unique chemical structure makes it a key material in industrial, automotive, oil and gas, and consumer applications that require durable and resilient elastomers. It is widely used in the manufacture of seals, gaskets, hoses, O-rings, gloves, belts, and molded products where performance under exposure to hydrocarbons and lubricants is essential. The market for NBR, therefore, forms a critical part of the global synthetic rubber industry and is closely tied to industrial production, automotive manufacturing, and the broader trends in materials science and energy technology.
From a production perspective, NBR is typically manufactured through emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene in water using surfactants, initiators, and stabilizers. The proportion of acrylonitrile in the polymer significantly influences the final material properties: higher ACN content enhances oil and fuel resistance but reduces flexibility at low temperatures, while lower ACN content improves elasticity and cold resistance but decreases chemical resistance. This tunable nature allows NBR producers to tailor products for specific applications — from low-temperature gaskets in cold environments to oil-resistant seals in automotive engines. Over the past several decades, manufacturers have optimized emulsion polymerization techniques, introduced continuous production processes, and improved coagulant recovery and energy efficiency, helping to expand the global availability and performance diversity of NBR grades.
In 2024, global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production reached approximately 978.4 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2,559 per MT. The global single-line production capacity ranges from 15 to 20 K MT per year. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 20%-25%.
Looking ahead, the market development perspective for NBR is defined by a balance between mature industrial applications and emerging innovations. On one hand, the material’s well-established role in automotive, oil-resistant, and industrial sealing applications ensures stable baseline demand. On the other hand, the gradual electrification of transportation, heightened environmental regulations, and material substitution pressures from advanced thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and fluoroelastomers introduce a need for strategic adaptation. Producers are likely to invest in product diversification — emphasizing performance differentiation, cost efficiency, and sustainability — to maintain competitiveness. Integration of NBR production with downstream rubber compounding, glove manufacturing, and engineered sealing systems will also strengthen supply chain resilience and value capture.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber stands as a cornerstone of the synthetic elastomer industry, bridging the technical requirements of oil resistance, mechanical strength, and manufacturability across a wide range of applications. Its market has evolved from wartime substitution to global industrial necessity, and its future development will depend on technological modernization, sustainability innovation, and adaptive responses to shifting industrial structures. As long as industries continue to demand durable, chemically resistant elastomers — from medical gloves to industrial seals — NBR will remain an essential material, evolving not only in performance but also in environmental and economic efficiency. The next decade of market development will likely focus on balancing traditional petrochemical-derived NBR with bio-based, recyclable, and high-performance variants that meet the emerging challenges of a sustainable, electrified, and technologically integrated global economy.
Global core nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) manufacturers include ARLANXEO, CNPC etc.The top 5 companies hold a share about 50%.
This report studies the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) 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 Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) 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 ARLANXEO, CNPC, Ningbo Shunze, Nantex, Kumho Petrochemical, JSR Corporation, LG Chem, Versalis S.P.A, Zeon Corporation, Sibur Holding, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) 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 Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Block Type
Particles/Crumb Type
Powder Type
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Acrylonitrile (ACN) Content:
Low ACN (18–25%) NBR
Medium ACN (26–35%) NBR
High ACN (36–50%) NBR
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Polymerization and Production Process:
Hot Emulsion Polymerized NBR
Cold Emulsion Polymerized NBR
Specialty Grades
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Automotive & Transportation
Construction Industry
Machinery Industry
Aprons & Cots Industry
Others
Companies Profiled:
ARLANXEO
CNPC
Ningbo Shunze
Nantex
Kumho Petrochemical
JSR Corporation
LG Chem
Versalis S.P.A
Zeon Corporation
Sibur Holding
Apcotex
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), also known as acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber or Buna-N, is a synthetic elastomer produced by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene monomers. This composition provides NBR with an exceptional combination of mechanical strength, resistance to oils, fuels, and other chemicals, and stability across a wide temperature range. NBR’s unique chemical structure makes it a key material in industrial, automotive, oil and gas, and consumer applications that require durable and resilient elastomers. It is widely used in the manufacture of seals, gaskets, hoses, O-rings, gloves, belts, and molded products where performance under exposure to hydrocarbons and lubricants is essential. The market for NBR, therefore, forms a critical part of the global synthetic rubber industry and is closely tied to industrial production, automotive manufacturing, and the broader trends in materials science and energy technology.
From a production perspective, NBR is typically manufactured through emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene in water using surfactants, initiators, and stabilizers. The proportion of acrylonitrile in the polymer significantly influences the final material properties: higher ACN content enhances oil and fuel resistance but reduces flexibility at low temperatures, while lower ACN content improves elasticity and cold resistance but decreases chemical resistance. This tunable nature allows NBR producers to tailor products for specific applications — from low-temperature gaskets in cold environments to oil-resistant seals in automotive engines. Over the past several decades, manufacturers have optimized emulsion polymerization techniques, introduced continuous production processes, and improved coagulant recovery and energy efficiency, helping to expand the global availability and performance diversity of NBR grades.
In 2024, global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production reached approximately 978.4 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 2,559 per MT. The global single-line production capacity ranges from 15 to 20 K MT per year. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 20%-25%.
Looking ahead, the market development perspective for NBR is defined by a balance between mature industrial applications and emerging innovations. On one hand, the material’s well-established role in automotive, oil-resistant, and industrial sealing applications ensures stable baseline demand. On the other hand, the gradual electrification of transportation, heightened environmental regulations, and material substitution pressures from advanced thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and fluoroelastomers introduce a need for strategic adaptation. Producers are likely to invest in product diversification — emphasizing performance differentiation, cost efficiency, and sustainability — to maintain competitiveness. Integration of NBR production with downstream rubber compounding, glove manufacturing, and engineered sealing systems will also strengthen supply chain resilience and value capture.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber stands as a cornerstone of the synthetic elastomer industry, bridging the technical requirements of oil resistance, mechanical strength, and manufacturability across a wide range of applications. Its market has evolved from wartime substitution to global industrial necessity, and its future development will depend on technological modernization, sustainability innovation, and adaptive responses to shifting industrial structures. As long as industries continue to demand durable, chemically resistant elastomers — from medical gloves to industrial seals — NBR will remain an essential material, evolving not only in performance but also in environmental and economic efficiency. The next decade of market development will likely focus on balancing traditional petrochemical-derived NBR with bio-based, recyclable, and high-performance variants that meet the emerging challenges of a sustainable, electrified, and technologically integrated global economy.
Global core nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) manufacturers include ARLANXEO, CNPC etc.The top 5 companies hold a share about 50%.
This report studies the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) 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 Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) 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 ARLANXEO, CNPC, Ningbo Shunze, Nantex, Kumho Petrochemical, JSR Corporation, LG Chem, Versalis S.P.A, Zeon Corporation, Sibur Holding, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) 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 Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Block Type
Particles/Crumb Type
Powder Type
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Acrylonitrile (ACN) Content:
Low ACN (18–25%) NBR
Medium ACN (26–35%) NBR
High ACN (36–50%) NBR
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Polymerization and Production Process:
Hot Emulsion Polymerized NBR
Cold Emulsion Polymerized NBR
Specialty Grades
Global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Automotive & Transportation
Construction Industry
Machinery Industry
Aprons & Cots Industry
Others
Companies Profiled:
ARLANXEO
CNPC
Ningbo Shunze
Nantex
Kumho Petrochemical
JSR Corporation
LG Chem
Versalis S.P.A
Zeon Corporation
Sibur Holding
Apcotex
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
121 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Acrylonitrile (ACN) Content
- 7 Market Analysis by Polymerization and Production Process
- 8 Market Analysis by Application
- 9 Company Profiles
- 10 Industry Chain Analysis
- 11 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 12 Appendix
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