Global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1529 million in 2025 to US$ 1917 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) is a high cis-1,4 polybutadiene rubber synthesized via solution polymerization using a neodymium-based catalyst. Compared with other catalyst systems (Ni-BR, Co-BR, Ti-BR), Nd-BR offers superior cis-1,4 content (>97%), resulting in excellent wear resistance, low rolling resistance, and outstanding elasticity. Its primary applications include high-performance tires (especially green tires), footwear materials, rubber products, and vibration-damping components.
Asia-Pacific is the largest region of Nd-BR, with a share more than 40%, followed by Europe and North America, etc. Lanxess, Kumho Petrochemical, Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Goodyear and Synthos are the top 5 manufacturers of Nd-BR market, and they had a more than 60% combined market share.Product Characteristics：
High Cis-1,4 Structure
Very Low Rolling Resistance (improves fuel efficiency, ideal for eco tires)
Excellent Wear Resistance (extends tire lifespan)
Good Low Temperature Flexibility (suitable for cold-region tires and dampers)
Outstanding Dynamic Properties (low heat build-up, high fatigue resistance)
Development Trends:
Development toward green, low-VOC production processes to reduce environmental impact.
Shift in demand to high-performance and smart tires (e.g., for EV applications).
Growing trend of localized capacity expansion, especially in Asia/China.
R&D focus on functionalized Nd-BR (e.g., grafting, copolymer modification) to improve compatibility with other rubbers like S-SBR.
Market Challenges:
High price volatility of butadiene feedstock, challenging cost control.
Complex process control requirements (strict control of temperature, molecular weight distribution, catalyst activity).
Intense competition in the high-performance tire market (synergy with S-SBR, Ni-BR, natural rubber needed).
Tightening environmental regulations, demanding lower VOC emissions and residual solvent content.
EVs raise stricter tire performance demands (low rolling resistance + high wear resistance + low noise).
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Cis Content ≥ 97%
Cis Content ＜97%
Segmentation by Application:
Tires
Golf Balls
Conveyor Belts
Footwear Soles
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
ARLANXEO
Kumho Petrochemical
Sibur
Goodyear
Synthos
Versalis
Chimei
Michelin
LG Chem
CPNC
Sinopec
Zhejiang Transfar
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market?
What factors are driving Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) is a high cis-1,4 polybutadiene rubber synthesized via solution polymerization using a neodymium-based catalyst. Compared with other catalyst systems (Ni-BR, Co-BR, Ti-BR), Nd-BR offers superior cis-1,4 content (>97%), resulting in excellent wear resistance, low rolling resistance, and outstanding elasticity. Its primary applications include high-performance tires (especially green tires), footwear materials, rubber products, and vibration-damping components.
Asia-Pacific is the largest region of Nd-BR, with a share more than 40%, followed by Europe and North America, etc. Lanxess, Kumho Petrochemical, Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Goodyear and Synthos are the top 5 manufacturers of Nd-BR market, and they had a more than 60% combined market share.Product Characteristics：
High Cis-1,4 Structure
Very Low Rolling Resistance (improves fuel efficiency, ideal for eco tires)
Excellent Wear Resistance (extends tire lifespan)
Good Low Temperature Flexibility (suitable for cold-region tires and dampers)
Outstanding Dynamic Properties (low heat build-up, high fatigue resistance)
Development Trends:
Development toward green, low-VOC production processes to reduce environmental impact.
Shift in demand to high-performance and smart tires (e.g., for EV applications).
Growing trend of localized capacity expansion, especially in Asia/China.
R&D focus on functionalized Nd-BR (e.g., grafting, copolymer modification) to improve compatibility with other rubbers like S-SBR.
Market Challenges:
High price volatility of butadiene feedstock, challenging cost control.
Complex process control requirements (strict control of temperature, molecular weight distribution, catalyst activity).
Intense competition in the high-performance tire market (synergy with S-SBR, Ni-BR, natural rubber needed).
Tightening environmental regulations, demanding lower VOC emissions and residual solvent content.
EVs raise stricter tire performance demands (low rolling resistance + high wear resistance + low noise).
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Cis Content ≥ 97%
Cis Content ＜97%
Segmentation by Application:
Tires
Golf Balls
Conveyor Belts
Footwear Soles
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
ARLANXEO
Kumho Petrochemical
Sibur
Goodyear
Synthos
Versalis
Chimei
Michelin
LG Chem
CPNC
Sinopec
Zhejiang Transfar
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market?
What factors are driving Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
109 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Neodymium Polybutadiene Rubber (Nd-BR) by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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