Acrylonitrile costs declined modestly in June amid a steep correction in propylene feedstock. The downstream fibre market has so far held steady, but further softening of acrylonitrile is expected if propylene weakness persists into July.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Latest News, Historical Prices & Market Insights
Written ByShriya Singh
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Trend Q1 2026
- Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber stayed firm in Q1 2026, with Asia and Europe facing stronger cost pressure, while North America remained comparatively balanced.
- Feedstock stress increased after the Iran war disrupted Hormuz-linked petrochemical flows. The Middle East held around 15.0% of global polyethylene capacity, while targeted facilities covered 32.0% of regional olefin supply and 42.0% of polyethylene capacity.
- Downstream demand from automotive seals, hoses, belts, oilfield parts, and industrial rubber remained selective. Buyers avoided heavy restocking, but replacement procurement increased as freight and supply risks widened.
In Q1 2026, Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber prices moved firm as butadiene, acrylonitrile, hydrogenation costs, and freight risk increased after the Iran war. Asia faced the sharpest pressure because imported petrochemical inputs became harder to secure, while Europe saw higher logistics and feedstock risk as shipping through Hormuz was avoided. North America was steadier, supported by domestic feedstock access and stronger export logistics, with chemical container exports rising 12.0% in March and 20.0% surge capacity available for disruptions. Demand from automotive and industrial rubber was moderate, but vehicle-sector uncertainty capped stronger buying.
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According to Procurement Resource, near-term HNBR prices may stay firm if Hormuz disruption continues, with Asia and Europe more exposed than North America.
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YNCC has settled its butadiene contract price for June 2026 sharply lower. The settlement is a key industry benchmark and suggests a downward trend for butadiene prices. The likely price direction is lower.
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About Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber is a high-performance synthetic elastomer produced from nitrile butadiene rubber through selective hydrogenation. The hydrogenation process improves heat resistance, oxidation resistance, ozone resistance, oil resistance, and chemical stability. HNBR retains the oil and fuel resistance of NBR but offers better durability under high-temperature and demanding operating conditions. It is widely used in automotive, oil and gas, industrial machinery, aerospace, and sealing applications where conventional nitrile rubber may not provide enough long-term performance.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Product Detail
Hs Code
40025900
Supplier Database
ARLANXEO Holding B.V., Zeon Corporation, Denka Company Limited, LG Chem, JSR Corporation, LANXESS AG, Zhejiang Zannan SciTech Co., Ltd., Dawn Polymer Co., Ltd.
Synonyms
Hydrogenated nitrile rubber, HNBR, HSN, highly saturated nitrile rubber, hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, hydrogenated NBR, saturated nitrile rubber.
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Production Process
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Production by Selective Catalytic Hydrogenation of NBR : Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber is manufactured by selectively hydrogenating nitrile butadiene rubber. NBR is first produced from acrylonitrile and butadiene, generally through emulsion polymerization. The NBR polymer is then dissolved in a suitable solvent and treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a precious metal catalyst under controlled temperature and pressure. This reaction saturates the carbon-carbon double bonds in the butadiene units without affecting the nitrile groups.
Industrial Uses
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber is used in O-rings, seals, gaskets, timing belts, fuel system seals, oilfield packers, hoses, diaphragms, shaft seals, compressor seals, hydraulic seals, automotive engine components, aerospace sealing parts, drilling equipment, industrial rollers, and high-performance molded rubber components.
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Shriya Singh
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Helping procurement and sourcing teams navigate complex markets through data-driven research, category intelligence, and actionable insights - with a focus on identifying market trends, analyzing supply-side developments, and delivering clear intelligence that supports informed business decisions.
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