| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,231.69/MT | May 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 2,351.19/MT | May 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | Germany | FOB | USD 2,325.45/MT | May 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,299.34/MT | May 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,269.75/MT | May 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | China | FOB | USD 2,314.85/MT | April 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 2,401.85/MT | April 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | Germany | FOB | USD 2,440.85/MT | April 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | India | CIF | USD 2,364.85/MT | April 2026 |
| Synthetic Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 2,356.85/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
In China, Synthetic Rubber prices declined from ~RMB 15/kg in the first two months of the Q2’26. The market weakened slightly as lower butadiene prices and softer acrylonitrile costs significantly reduced manufacturing expenses, allowing producers to offer material at lower levels. Although maintenance shutdowns at some facilities temporarily restricted production, high operating rates at other plants and the return of additional capacity prevented supply shortages. Imports from Japan and South Korea further improved product availability, increasing competitive pressure in the domestic market. On the demand side, procurement remained cautious as manufacturers purchased only for immediate requirements. Consumption from automotive sealing products, fuel hoses, industrial rubber goods, and nitrile glove producers remained restrained, with glove manufacturers continuing inventory reduction strategies.
Europe
In Germany, Synthetic Rubber prices decreased from ~EUR 2.08/kg in April to ~EUR 1.99/kg in May, reflecting a ~4.2% decline. Despite elevated industrial input and energy costs supporting production expenses, weak manufacturing activity limited pricing power. Automotive demand remained comparatively stable, supported by higher vehicle registrations that sustained consumption of synthetic rubber in seals, hoses, gaskets, and thermal-management components. However, moderate industrial production and cautious purchasing behaviour from manufacturers outweighed this support, resulting in lower regional prices.
North America
In the United States, Synthetic Rubber prices declined from ~USD 2,401.85/MT in April to ~USD 2,351.19/MT in the following month, representing a ~2.1% decrease. Producers continued to face elevated manufacturing and feedstock-related costs, but mixed downstream demand prevented these expenses from being fully transferred to buyers. Automotive production and construction-related activities supported demand for seals, hoses, and industrial rubber components, while moderate manufacturing activity and lower industrial utilisation rates restricted broader consumption growth, keeping the market under downward price pressure.
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According to Procurement Resource, Synthetic Rubber prices are expected to remain range-bound to slightly weak in the near term, with feedstock movements, inventory levels, and recovery in automotive and industrial demand determining market direction.
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Asia
In Asia, synthetic rubber prices followed a fluctuating but overall upward trend during Q1’26. In China, prices increased in January due to strong cost support from higher butadiene and styrene prices, along with improved tire plant operations ahead of the Spring Festival. After the holiday, demand recovery remained slow, and supply stayed sufficient, leading to softer prices in February. In March, the market strengthened sharply as feedstock costs rose due to geopolitical disruptions, tightening butadiene availability, and increasing production costs. At the same time, some plants reduced operating rates, and inventories remained low, further supporting prices. Demand also saw improved export activity, with tire export value reaching 26.2 billion RMB in January–February 2026, up 5.8% YoY, indicating steady global demand and supporting regional consumption.
Europe
Synthetic rubber prices in the Europe region showed an increasing trend for Q1'26 owing to the increase in upstream material costs and supply concerns. High energy and logistics prices contributed to higher production costs amid supply shortages of petrochemical feedstocks. Although the tire companies maintained stable demand, the buyers made their purchases only on a need basis. The conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the final month of the quarter had an adverse impact on the European market. This led to increased logistical and insurance costs and caused a short-term supply shortage, which drove a sharp rise in rubber prices during the period.
North America
In Q1’26, the synthetic rubber market witnessed increasing prices amid high raw material costs and tight supply around the globe. Disruptions in logistics caused higher logistics prices and further contributed to the positive pricing dynamics. Automotive and tire segments saw steady demand growth, supporting the market. However, cautious procurement limited any significant rise in prices by the close of the quarter.
Synthetic Rubber is an artificial elastomer made by the polymerization of petroleum byproducts. It is superior to natural rubber in terms of thermal stability and strong resistance to oil and oxidizing agents. The rubber industry worldwide is looking to other methods of preparing synthetic rubbers rather than petroleum byproducts to reduce the carbon footprint and increase sustainability. Some common types of synthetic rubbers are SBR, silicone, neoprene, etc.
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