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丁二烯市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測(按產品類型、最終用戶、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年)

Butadiene Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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簡介目錄

全球丁二烯市場預計將從 2025 年的 140.7 億美元成長到 2031 年的 188.1 億美元,複合年成長率為 4.96%。

丁二烯是一種無色工業氣體,主要透過乙烯蒸氣裂解製得,是合成橡膠和熱塑性塑膠生產的關鍵單體。市場需求主要受汽車業對高性能丁苯橡膠輪胎的持續需求以及建設產業對丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物(ABS)等耐用聚合物的需求所驅動。這些關鍵應用確保了全球消費模式的穩定性,並支撐了生產設施的長期商業性永續性,即使在其他製造業出現經濟波動的情況下也是如此。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模:2025年 140.7億美元
市場規模:2031年 188.1億美元
複合年成長率:2026-2031年 4.96%
成長最快的細分市場 苯乙烯-丁二烯橡膠
最大的市場 亞太地區

然而,由於石化產業轉向使用輕質原料,原料供應不穩定是市場成長的主要障礙。這種轉向輕質原料的趨勢導致丁二烯產量下降,對衍生造成壓力。國際橡膠研究集團(IRSG)的一份報告預測,2025年第二季全球合成橡膠產量預計將年減3.7%。這一萎縮凸顯了全球丁二烯供應鏈對下游產業變化和更廣泛的經濟挑戰的脆弱性。

市場促進因素

汽車和輪胎製造業的成長目前是全球丁二烯市場的主要驅動力,這主要得益於輪胎製造中苯乙烯-丁二烯橡膠 (SBR) 和聚丁二烯橡膠 (PBR) 的廣泛應用。汽車生產的復甦和全球汽車保有量的擴張正在推動對高性能輪胎和替換輪胎的需求,從而直接促進丁二烯衍生合成橡膠的消費。在物流和個人交通需求顯著成長的關鍵市場,這種成長動能尤其明顯。例如,美國輪胎製造商協會在2024年12月預測,美國輪胎年出貨量將達到3.389億條,顯示對輪胎產品的需求強勁,足以支撐上游丁二烯的訂單。

同時,消費品產業對丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物(ABS)的需求不斷成長,顯著擴大了市場潛力,因為ABS是製造電子設備和家用電器耐用機殼的關鍵材料。受都市化和中產階級對現代化設備支出不斷成長的推動,該行業對丁二烯原料的需求保持穩定。中國國家統計局2025年2月發布的數據顯示,2024年家用電器和影音設備零售額成長12.3%,印證了下游產業的蓬勃發展。這項發展正值整個化工產業復甦之際。例如,BASF在2024年10月公佈,化學物品部門第三季銷售額成長11.7%至27億歐元,主要得益於石化部門銷售的成長。

市場挑戰

全球丁二烯市場擴張的主要障礙之一是原料供應的不穩定性,而這源自於石化產業向輕質原料的策略轉型。蒸氣裂解裝置營運商擴大選擇乙烷而非石腦油等重質原料以提高成本效益,這一轉變對產量產生了顯著影響。石腦油裂解會產生大量的丁二烯,而乙烷裂解僅產生微量丁二烯。因此,丁二烯的供應無意中受到限制,造成結構性短缺,且與實際需求脫鉤,使下游生產商面臨供不應求和價格波動的風險。

關鍵原料的短缺直接阻礙了包括合成橡膠和熱塑性塑膠製造在內的衍生產業的成長潛力。由於單體供應無法得到穩定保障,生產商被迫縮減生產規模並推遲擴張計劃,減緩了整體市場的成長動能。根據美國化學理事會的數據,預計2025年,全球化學品產量成長將放緩至1.9%,低於上年度的4.0%。這項成長放緩表明,供應鏈的限制和原料的短缺正在波及整個工業生態系統,並有效地限制了全球丁二烯產業的商業性擴充性。

市場趨勢

隨著相關人員將碳中和和不受蒸汽裂解裝置波動影響的供應安全放在首位,生物基丁二烯生產的加速普及正在改變市場格局。主要企業正在展示將生質乙醇等可再生原料轉化為聚合物級單體的技術,從而減少對化石基石腦油的依賴。這項轉化技術正從試點階段推進到工業示範階段,目標是建立永續的合成橡膠供應鏈。例如,根據《碳氫化合物加工》雜誌2025年12月的一份報告,由米其林和Accensus等公司組成的BioButterfly聯盟已透過一座工業示範工廠成功生產出用於橡膠合成的生物丁二烯。該聯盟的目標是在2026年中期獲得技術核准,以加速商業化部署。

同時,環保輪胎對溶液型丁苯橡膠(S-SBR)的需求不斷成長,製造商們正尋求具有更優異濕地抓地力和滾動阻力的材料,這從根本上改變了產品線。這一趨勢主要由電動車產業驅動,該產業需要高性能輪胎,既能承受更大的車輛負荷,又能最佳化里程,從而促使產品結構從通用型乳化丁苯橡膠(SBR)轉向專用型S-SBR。為了搶佔這個高價值市場,製造商正積極升級生產設施,以提高功能性橡膠的產量。根據《亞洲橡膠雜誌》(Rubber Journal Asia)2025年6月的一篇報道, ZEON宣布計劃擴建其新加坡工廠,到2026年將其全球S-SBR總產能提升至12.5萬噸,以支持生產更節能的輪胎。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章:客戶評價

第5章 全球丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 依產品種類(丁二烯橡膠、苯乙烯-丁二烯橡膠、丙烯腈-丁二烯橡膠、丁腈橡膠、苯乙烯-丁二烯乳膠、己二胺)
    • 按最終用戶分類(汽車業、化學、塑膠和聚合物、建築和施工、消費品行業、醫療、其他)
    • 按地區
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市場地圖

第6章 北美丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲:國家分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

7. 歐洲丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲:國家分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

8. 亞太地區丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區:國家分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

9. 中東和非洲丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東和非洲:國家分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章 南美洲丁二烯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲:國家分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進要素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 最新進展

第13章 全球丁二烯市場:SWOT分析

第14章:波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的可能性
  • 供應商電力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
  • Royal Dutch Shell Plc
  • Borealis AG.
  • Versalis SpA
  • Eni SpA
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Ineos Group AG
  • LANXESS AG
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
  • LG Chem Ltd.

第16章 策略建議

第17章:關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 15880

The Global Butadiene Market is projected to expand from USD 14.07 Billion in 2025 to USD 18.81 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.96%. As a colorless industrial gas primarily generated as a byproduct of ethylene steam cracking, butadiene functions as a vital monomer in the production of synthetic rubbers and thermoplastics. The market is largely sustained by the automotive sector's enduring need for high-performance tires utilizing styrene-butadiene rubber, alongside the construction industry's demand for durable polymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. These core applications guarantee consistent global consumption patterns and support the long-term commercial sustainability of production facilities, even amidst economic variability in other manufacturing sectors.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 14.07 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 18.81 Billion
CAGR 2026-20314.96%
Fastest Growing SegmentStyrene Butadiene Rubber
Largest MarketAsia Pacific

Conversely, a substantial hurdle impeding market growth is the inconsistency in feedstock availability stemming from the petrochemical industry's transition toward lighter feedstocks that yield lower volumes of butadiene. This strain on the derivative market was highlighted by the International Rubber Study Group, which reported a 3.7% decline in global synthetic rubber production during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. Such a contraction underscores the vulnerability of the global butadiene supply chain to downstream industrial shifts and wider economic challenges.

Market Driver

The growth of the automotive and tire manufacturing industries currently serves as the leading driver for the global butadiene market, fueled by the widespread use of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (PBR) in tire fabrication. With the recovery of automotive production and the expansion of the global vehicle fleet, the demand for high-performance and replacement tires has intensified, directly bolstering the consumption of butadiene-derived synthetic rubbers. This momentum is particularly visible in major markets where logistics and personal mobility needs are generating significant volume increases. For example, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association projected in December 2024 that total U.S. tire shipments would reach 338.9 million units for the year, demonstrating a robust appetite for tire products that supports upstream butadiene orders.

In parallel, rising consumption of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) within the consumer goods sector is notably expanding market potential, given ABS's role as a critical material for manufacturing durable housings in electronics and household appliances. This segment is bolstered by urbanization and increasing middle-class spending on modern amenities, maintaining a steady requirement for butadiene feedstock. The strength of this downstream activity is illustrated by data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China in February 2025, which indicated a 12.3% rise in retail sales of household appliances and audio-video equipment in 2024. These advancements are taking place within a wider chemical industry recovery; for instance, BASF reported in October 2024 that sales in its Chemicals segment rose by 11.7% to €2.7 billion in the third quarter, largely due to volume growth in the petrochemicals division.

Market Challenge

A major obstacle to the expansion of the global butadiene market is the volatility in feedstock availability resulting from the petrochemical sector's strategic shift toward lighter raw materials. Operators of steam crackers are increasingly selecting ethane over heavier options like naphtha to improve cost efficiency, a change that significantly impacts production outputs. While naphtha cracking produces a large volume of butadiene as a byproduct, ethane cracking yields negligible amounts. As a result, the butadiene supply has become inadvertently restricted and disconnected from actual demand, creating a structural shortage that leaves downstream manufacturers exposed to scarcity and price instability.

The lack of this essential raw material directly inhibits the growth potential of derivative industries, including synthetic rubber and thermoplastic manufacturing. Without a guaranteed stream of monomer, producers are compelled to scale back operations and postpone expansion initiatives, which halts broader market momentum. Data from the American Chemistry Council indicates that global chemical production growth decelerated to 1.9% in 2025, down from a 4.0% increase the prior year. This slowdown demonstrates how supply chain constraints and feedstock limitations ripple through the industrial ecosystem, effectively limiting the commercial scalability of the global butadiene sector.

Market Trends

The accelerating adoption of bio-based butadiene production is transforming the market as stakeholders prioritize carbon neutrality and supply security independent of steam cracker fluctuations. Leading industry players are validating technologies capable of converting renewable feedstocks, such as bio-ethanol, into polymer-grade monomers, thus diminishing dependence on fossil-derived naphtha. This shift is advancing from pilot stages to industrial demonstration, with the goal of establishing sustainable supply chains for synthetic rubber. For example, Hydrocarbon Processing reported in December 2025 that the BioButterfly consortium, comprising partners such as Michelin and Axens, successfully generated bio-butadiene for rubber synthesis via their industrial demonstrator, aiming for full technology approval by mid-2026 to facilitate commercial deployment.

Concurrently, the growing demand for solution styrene-butadiene rubber (S-SBR) in eco-friendly tires is fundamentally changing product offerings as manufacturers look for materials providing better wet grip and rolling resistance. This trend is largely influenced by the electric vehicle sector, which requires high-performance tires capable of handling heavier vehicle loads while optimizing driving range, prompting a structural shift from commodity Emulsion-SBR to specialized S-SBR variants. To capitalize on this high-value segment, producers are actively upgrading facilities to increase output of functionalized rubber. As reported by Rubber Journal Asia in June 2025, Zeon Corporation revealed plans to expand its Singapore operations, projecting that its total global S-SBR production capacity will hit 125,000 tonnes by 2026 to cater to fuel-efficient tire manufacturing.

Key Market Players

  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
  • Royal Dutch Shell Plc
  • Borealis AG.
  • Versalis S.p.A.
  • Eni S.p.A.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Ineos Group AG
  • LANXESS AG
  • LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
  • LG Chem Ltd.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Butadiene Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Butadiene Market, By Product Type

  • Butadiene Rubber
  • Styrene Butadiene Rubber
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber
  • Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
  • Styrene Butadiene Latex
  • Hexamethylenediamine

Butadiene Market, By End User

  • Automobile Industries
  • Chemical
  • Plastics and Polymers
  • Building & Construction
  • Consumer Products Industries
  • Healthcare
  • Others

Butadiene Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Product Type (Butadiene Rubber, Styrene Butadiene Rubber, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, Styrene Butadiene Latex, Hexamethylenediamine)
    • 5.2.2. By End User (Automobile Industries, Chemical, Plastics and Polymers, Building & Construction, Consumer Products Industries, Healthcare, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Product Type
    • 6.2.2. By End User
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.2. Canada Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Product Type
    • 7.2.2. By End User
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.2. France Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.4. Italy Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.5. Spain Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Product Type
    • 8.2.2. By End User
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.2. India Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.3. Japan Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.5. Australia Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Product Type
    • 9.2.2. By End User
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.2. UAE Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Butadiene Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Product Type
    • 10.2.2. By End User
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Butadiene Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Butadiene Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
  • 15.3. Borealis AG.
  • 15.4. Versalis S.p.A.
  • 15.5. Eni S.p.A.
  • 15.6. Evonik Industries AG
  • 15.7. Ineos Group AG
  • 15.8. LANXESS AG
  • 15.9. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
  • 15.10. LG Chem Ltd.

16. Strategic Recommendations

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