Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Application (Automotive, Polymer Modification, Catalyst for Chemical Reactions, Footwear, and Adhesives), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Lat

The global styrene butadiene rubber market size is expected to reach USD 81.93 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Application (Automotive, Polymer Modification, Catalyst for Chemical Reactions, Footwear, and Adhesives), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is a synthetic rubber derived from styrene and butadiene monomers. It is commonly used as an alternative to natural rubber and is the most widely produced general-purpose synthetic rubber. SBR has a wide range of applications, including in car tires, shoe soles and heels, drive couplings, automotive parts, and mechanical rubber goods. It offers several beneficial properties, such as mechanical resistance, water resistance, compression set resistance, tensile strength, resilience, and flexibility.

Strong demand in the automotive industry, of which tires are the most significant component, is the main driver of the growth in the worldwide styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) market. Since, SBR offers advantages over natural rubber in terms of cost and durability, making it a suitable alternative for footwear production. Additionally, technological advancements in production processes and formulations, improving the properties and performance of SBR, are key styrene butadiene rubber market drivers.

Changing consumer lifestyles, coupled with increased spending on modern commodity products, are increasing SBR consumption in several industries, including footwear, extruded rubber goods, industrial hoses, non-tire automotive applications, and other consumer goods. Increasing urbanization in developing countries, as well as rising personal disposable income among middle-income consumers, is helping the automobile industry's expansion thereby helping in styrene butadiene rubber market expansion.

Key Highlights of Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market Report

By product, the emulsion SBR (E-SBR) segment dominated the market with a 69.6% revenue share in 2024 due to its superior properties and lower production costs.

Based on application, the automotive segment dominated the market in 2024, driven by rising car ownership and increased automobile production.

North America dominated the global market with a 44.3% revenue share in 2024. The shift towards electric vehicles, which frequently require specialized tires and components, is driving the demand for high-quality SBR in the region.

The Asia Pacific styrene butadiene rubber is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The region is experiencing significant growth in infrastructure projects, particularly in Southeast Asian countries where SBR is used in various construction applications.

A few of the key market players are Rockwood Lithium, Chemtura, AkzoNobel, Bridgestone, MICHELIN, LANXESS, JSR, China Petroleum & Chemical, Reliance Industries Limited, LG Chem, Zeon Corporation, Trinseo, Goodyear Rubber Company, and KUMHO PETROCHEMICAL.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the styrene butadiene market report on the basis of product, application, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Oil Extended

Butyl Lithium

Type 4

Non-Oil Extended

Emulsion SBR (E-SBR)

Solution SBR (S-SBR)

Phenyl Lithium

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Automotive

Polymer Modification

Catalyst for Chemical Reactions

Footwear

Adhesives

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

• US
• Canada

• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

• China
• Japan
• India
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America