Summary

Global butyl rubber market was valued at USD 4,070.50 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,174.90 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.07% during the forecast period. This steady growth is primarily driven by rising demand across the automotive, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
Butyl rubber, a synthetic elastomer known for its exceptional air impermeability, thermal resistance, and chemical stability, is extensively utilized in tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical stoppers, adhesives, and protective coatings. The automotive sector remains the largest end-user, especially in tire inner liners and tubes. Its low gas permeability and high flexibility enhance tire durability, minimize air leakage, and contribute to improved fuel efficiency.
The expanding electric vehicle (EV) market is further accelerating demand, as manufacturers increasingly seek lightweight, high-performance materials to optimize energy usage.
Despite favorable market conditions, several challenges persist. The volatility of raw material prices, stringent environmental regulations, and complex production processes are key concerns. Butyl rubber production relies on isobutylene and isoprene, both petroleum-derived, making the industry highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil prices and petrochemical supply chains. Price instability in crude oil directly affects manufacturing costs and profitability, placing pressure on producers to maintain cost competitiveness.
Key Market Drivers
Growth in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The global pharmaceutical market is expected to generate USD 1.21 trillion in revenue by 2025. The United States, with its advanced healthcare infrastructure and robust R&D capabilities, continues to lead pharmaceutical innovation.
Pharmaceutical applications rely heavily on butyl rubber-based closures such as stoppers, vial seals, and syringe components due to their excellent airtightness and chemical inertness. These properties are essential for maintaining the sterility and integrity of injectable drugs and vaccines. The growing prevalence of chronic illnesses—including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer—has driven increased production of injectable medications, further supporting demand for butyl rubber components in pharmaceutical packaging.
Key Market Challenges
Raw Material Price Volatility
One of the primary challenges facing the butyl rubber industry is the fluctuation in raw material costs. Isobutylene and isoprene—critical feedstocks in butyl rubber production—are derived from petroleum and are directly affected by global crude oil price movements.
Geopolitical instability, OPEC policies, and shifts in global supply and demand dynamics contribute to crude oil price volatility. Consequently, the cost and availability of these key inputs vary, impacting production costs and ultimately pricing structures for manufacturers and end-users alike. This price instability can disrupt profitability and complicate long-term strategic planning for producers.
Key Market Trends
Technological Advancements and Product Innovation
Significant advancements in product development—particularly the emergence of halobutyl rubber, including chlorobutyl and bromobutyl variants—are reshaping the market. These materials exhibit enhanced air retention, heat resistance, and compatibility with other elastomers, making them highly suitable for advanced tire designs and pharmaceutical applications.
LANXESS, the world’s second-largest producer of butyl rubber, has completed a major expansion of its Sarnia, Ontario facility, increasing its global butyl and halobutyl rubber production capacity by 42% to 265,000 tonnes annually—a 25% rise from previous levels. This follows a prior 10% expansion at its Zwijndrecht plant in Belgium. The company’s continued investment underscores its commitment to meeting rising global demand.
Key Market Players
• Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
• Arlanxeo (Saudi Amarco)
• Japan Butyl Co. Ltd
• Sinopec (Beijing Yanshan Company)
• Exxon Mobil
• Zhejiang Cenway New Materials Co., Ltd
• Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals Co., Ltd
• Formosa Synthetic Rubber Corporation
• Lanxess
• Tolyattikauchuk (SIBUR)
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Butyl Rubber Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
• Butyl Rubber Market, By Sales Channel:
o Direct Sales
o Indirect Sales
• Butyl Rubber Market, By End Use:
o Tyre and Inner Tube
o Pharmaceutical Closures
o Construction
o Adhesives & Sealants
o Others
• Butyl Rubber Market, By Region:
o North America
§ United States
§ Canada
§ Mexico
o Europe
§ France
§ United Kingdom
§ Italy
§ Germany
§ Spain
o Asia Pacific
§ China
§ India
§ Japan
§ Australia
§ South Korea
o South America
§ Brazil
§ Argentina
§ Colombia
o Middle East & Africa
§ South Africa
§ Saudi Arabia
§ UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Butyl Rubber Market.
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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, and Trends
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Butyl Rubber Market
4.1. Global Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
4.2. Market Size & Forecast
4.2.1. By Value
4.3. Market Share & Forecast
4.3.1. By Sales Channel (Direct Sales, Indirect Sales)
4.3.2. By End Use (Tyre and Inner Tube, Pharmaceutical Closures, Construction, Adhesives & Sealants, Others)
4.3.3. By Region
4.3.4. By Company (2024)
4.4. Market Map
5. North America Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Sales Channel
5.2.2. By End Use
5.2.3. By Country
5.3. North America: Country Analysis
5.3.1. United States Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
5.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.3.1.1.1. By Value
5.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
5.3.1.2.2. By End Use
5.3.2. Mexico Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
5.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.3.2.1.1. By Value
5.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
5.3.2.2.2. By End Use
5.3.3. Canada Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
5.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.3.3.1.1. By Value
5.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
5.3.3.2.2. By End Use
6. Europe Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.2.2. By End Use
6.2.3. By Country
6.3. Europe: Country Analysis
6.3.1. France Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
6.3.1.2.2. By End Use
6.3.2. Germany Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
6.3.2.2.2. By End Use
6.3.3. United Kingdom Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
6.3.3.2.2. By End Use
6.3.4. Italy Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.4.1.1. By Value
6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.3.4.2.2. By End Use
6.3.5. Spain Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.5.1.1. By Value
6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
6.3.5.2.2. By End Use
7. Asia Pacific Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Sales Channel
7.2.2. By End Use
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
7.3.1. China Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
7.3.1.2.2. By End Use
7.3.2. India Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
7.3.2.2.2. By End Use
7.3.3. South Korea Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
7.3.3.2.2. By End Use
7.3.4. Japan Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
7.3.4.2.2. By End Use
7.3.5. Australia Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
7.3.5.2.2. By End Use
8. South America Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Sales Channel
8.2.2. By End Use
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. South America: Country Analysis
8.3.1. Brazil Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
8.3.1.2.2. By End Use
8.3.2. Argentina Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
8.3.2.2.2. By End Use
8.3.3. Colombia Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
8.3.3.2.2. By End Use
9. Middle East and Africa Butyl Rubber Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Sales Channel
9.2.2. By End Use
9.2.3. By Country
9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
9.3.1. South Africa Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
9.3.1.2.2. By End Use
9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
9.3.2.2.2. By End Use
9.3.3. UAE Butyl Rubber 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 Sales Channel
9.3.3.2.2. By End Use
10. Market Dynamics
10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges
11. Market Trends & Developments
11.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
11.2. Product Launches (If Any)
11.3. Recent Developments
12. Global Butyl Rubber Market: SWOT Analysis
13. Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
14.1.1. Business Overview
14.1.2. Company Snapshot
14.1.3. Products & Services
14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
14.1.5. Recent Developments
14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Arlanxeo (Saudi Amarco)
14.3. Japan Butyl Co. Ltd
14.4. Sinopec (Beijing Yanshan Company)
14.5. Exxon Mobil
14.6. Zhejiang Cenway New Materials Co., Ltd
14.7. Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals Co., Ltd
14.8. Formosa Synthetic Rubber Corporation
14.9. Lanxess
14.10. Tolyattikauchuk (SIBUR)
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About Us & Disclaimer