| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,506.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 2,662.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | Germany | CIF | USD 2,620.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,597.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,540.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,386.41/MT | July 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 2,573.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | Germany | CIF | USD 2,520.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,493.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Nitrile Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,419.00/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average prices of Nitrile Rubber were ~USD 2,386.41/MT (FOB) in July and ~USD 2,506.19/MT in August, showing a ~5.0% increase. In China, prices rebounded in July after a weak June, as butadiene costs increased. In August, prices moved in a narrow range near their lowest levels of the past year, which limited further downside, while butadiene rose again on low stocks. In September, higher crude oil lifted costs, and prices rose with some fluctuations. Asian glove makers raised selling prices on higher nitrile costs, which supported demand. Weaker Chinese exports in August kept more material in the domestic market and limited gains.
Europe
In Germany, nitrile rubber averaged approximately USD 2,520.00/MT (CIF) in July and rose to about USD 2,620.00/MT in August, an increase of ~4.0%. The rise mainly reflected higher butadiene and crude oil costs, which raised import costs. Demand remained soft, as synthetic rubber use across the region stayed weak. This kept buyers cautious and prevented a stronger increase.
North America
In the USA, average nitrile rubber import prices increased from nearly USD 2,573.00/MT (CIF) in July to roughly USD 2,662.00/MT in August, a rise of ~3.5%. Butadiene contract costs settled higher for August, adding to production and import costs. However, synthetic rubber demand in the Americas remained weak, so buyers purchased only what they needed. This limited how much sellers could raise prices.
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According to Procurement Resource, Nitrile rubber prices are likely to stay firm as feedstock costs remain high and glove makers face rising energy costs, though weak industrial demand may limit further gains.
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Asia
Nitrile Rubber prices in China declined to ~RMB 22.60/kg in April and ~RMB 20.63/kg in May, showing a ~8.7% decrease. The market faced pressure from lower feedstock costs, higher supply availability and weak downstream demand. Butadiene prices declined sharply during April, while acrylonitrile values also weakened, reducing NBR production costs. Although maintenance at some production facilities temporarily restricted supply, high operating rates at other plants prevented a significant shortage. The decline continued in May as additional supply returned, imports from Japan and South Korea increased and buyers limited purchases to immediate requirements. Demand from automotive seals, fuel hoses and general industrial rubber products remained weak, while nitrile glove manufacturers focused on reducing inventories.
Europe
Nitrile Rubber prices in Germany declined to ~EUR 2.93/kg in April and ~EUR 2.69/kg in the following month, showing a ~8.1% decrease. European markets remained supported by higher industrial and energy costs, but weak manufacturing activity limited price increases. Intermediate-goods costs and energy expenses remained elevated, supporting producer cost structures. Automotive demand provided some support, with higher vehicle registrations increasing consumption of NBR and HNBR in seals, hoses, gaskets and thermal-management components. However, moderate industrial production and cautious purchasing from manufacturers restricted stronger market movement.
North America
Nitrile Rubber prices in the United States declined to ~USD 3,397.00/MT in April and ~USD 3,167.19/MT in the subsequent month, showing a ~6.8% decrease. The broader synthetic rubber market faced strong producer cost pressure, with higher manufacturing costs and feedstock-related expenses supporting supplier pricing. However, demand remained mixed, limiting the ability to pass through higher costs. Automotive production and construction-related activity provided support for NBR applications in seals, hoses and industrial components, while overall manufacturing activity remained moderate. Lower utilisation levels across industrial sectors restricted stronger demand growth.
Nitrile rubber, also known as Buna-N, is a synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Because of its excellent tensile strength, temperature resistance and elastic properties, it has wide applications in various industries like the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries.
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Buna-N, nitrile butadiene rubber
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The copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene produces nitrile rubber. Acrylonitrile and butadiene are first emulsified in water and then polymerized via free radical initiators forming the nitrile rubber polymer.
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