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Butadiene Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Butadiene prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, fell 7.8% across 2025, declining from USD 1.15/KG in Q1 to USD 1.06/KG by Q4 as weak automotive rubber and ABS demand and volatile cracker dynamics weighed on the market. Globally, the average fell from USD 1.008/KG to USD 0.928/KG, a 7.9% decline. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 0.96-1.14/KG is expected, with a recovery on Middle East C4 supply disruptions and firmer cracker feedstock costs.
Butadiene is a conjugated diene monomer extracted from the C4 byproduct stream of naphtha or ethane steam crackers. The largest pull comes from styrene-butadiene rubber for tyres, followed by polybutadiene rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, nitrile butadiene rubber, and adiponitrile for nylon production. Naphtha and ethane cracker throughput, automotive tyre and rubber demand, and the C4 extraction economics all feed into the price.
Butadiene Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for butadiene through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm after the sharp Q1 2026 recovery. Middle East shipping disruptions constrained C4 extraction feedstock flows and added freight premiums to imported butadiene cargoes. Tyre and rubber demand from the automotive sector is recovering from the 2025 lows.
The main upside risk is sustained Middle East supply disruption and a broad automotive production recovery that lifts tyre compound demand. The main downside risk is continued weak vehicle production and ample C4 stream availability that keeps the price floor low.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.96 - 1.14 | Recovering tyre demand meets tighter C4 extraction supply |
| United States | 0.90 - 1.06 | Stable tyre and rubber sector holds a competitive middle |
| China | 0.88 - 1.04 | Large cracker capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.10 - 1.28 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.02 - 1.20 | Growing automotive and tyre demand supports a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Butadiene Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 0.96/KG
- China: USD 0.95/KG
- Germany: USD 1.18/KG
- India: USD 1.12/KG
Butadiene Prices in the United States
US butadiene prices averaged USD 0.96/KG in Q1 2026, up 12.9% from USD 0.85/KG in Q4 2025. Reduced Gulf Coast cracker throughput from seasonal maintenance tightened the C4 feedstock stream. Middle East freight disruptions elevated import parity for offshore cargoes, reinforcing the sharp quarterly recovery.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Gulf Coast cracker maintenance reduced C4 feedstock stream availability substantially. Middle East shipping disruptions elevated import parity for seaborne butadiene cargoes. Recovering tyre and rubber sector restocking absorbed available extraction volumes quickly.
Butadiene Prices in China
Chinese butadiene prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2026, up 15.9% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025. Reduced cracker operating rates from scheduled maintenance tightened the C4 stream. Post-Lunar New Year tyre and SBR restocking lifted demand, driving the sharpest quarterly gain in the dataset.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q1 2026 in China?
Scheduled cracker maintenance reduced C4 stream availability, tightening butadiene supply. Post-holiday tyre and SBR sector restocking sharply lifted procurement demand. Reduced Korean and Japanese export availability tightened seaborne import options.
Butadiene Prices in Germany
German butadiene prices averaged USD 1.18/KG in Q1 2026, up 11.3% from USD 1.06/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Tighter C4 stream availability from European cracker maintenance and elevated naphtha feedstock costs raised the extraction cost floor. Tyre sector restocking supported steady buying.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Tighter C4 stream availability from European cracker maintenance raised the price floor. Higher naphtha feedstock and energy costs elevated extraction economics for producers. Tyre and SBR sector restocking absorbed available European volumes, supporting the gain.
Butadiene Prices in India
Indian butadiene prices averaged USD 1.12/KG in Q1 2026, up 14.3% from USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025. Middle East shipping disruptions increased freight and insurance costs for imported cargoes. Strong tyre and rubber demand from the automotive aftermarket sector maintained firm buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q1 2026 in India?
Middle East shipping disruptions elevated freight and insurance costs for imported cargoes. Strong automotive aftermarket tyre demand maintained firm buying activity. Reduced Korean and Japanese export availability tightened the import market significantly.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Butadiene Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.85/KG
- China: USD 0.82/KG
- Germany: USD 1.06/KG
- India: USD 0.98/KG
Butadiene Prices in the United States
US butadiene prices averaged USD 0.85/KG in Q4 2025, declining sharply on the quarter. Weak automotive tyre orders and excess C4 stream from high cracker utilisation kept the market oversupplied. Year-end destocking by tyre and SBR producers pressed prices to the window’s low near USD 0.85/KG.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Weak automotive tyre orders reduced procurement urgency from SBR and tyre producers. High cracker utilisation maintained ample C4 stream availability throughout the quarter. Year-end destocking by processors pressed prices to the window’s low near USD 0.85/KG.
Butadiene Prices in China
Chinese butadiene prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest in the dataset. Subdued tyre export orders and cautious year-end SBR sector procurement held the market soft. Ample extraction availability from high cracker runs kept the average near USD 0.82/KG.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q4 2025 in China?
Subdued tyre export orders and cautious SBR procurement reduced demand significantly. High cracker operating rates maintained ample C4 extraction throughout the quarter. Bearish market sentiment and year-end inventory management held prices near USD 0.82/KG.
Butadiene Prices in Germany
German butadiene prices averaged USD 1.06/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Weak automotive tyre and ABS sector demand reduced buying urgency. Adequate C4 stream from steady cracker output held the market near USD 1.06/KG, the year’s low for Germany.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Weak automotive tyre and ABS demand reduced procurement urgency through the quarter. Adequate C4 stream from steady European cracker output maintained comfortable supply. Weak downstream sentiment held the market near USD 1.06/KG, Germany’s year-end low.
Butadiene Prices in India
Indian butadiene prices averaged USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Weaker automotive production and tyre demand from original equipment manufacturers reduced buying. Adequate import availability from Korean and Japanese origins kept the average near USD 0.98/KG.
Why did the price of Butadiene change in Q4 2025 in India?
Weaker OEM tyre demand from reduced automotive production reduced procurement. Adequate import availability from Korean and Japanese origins maintained supply. Softer global butadiene benchmarks reduced import parity near USD 0.98/KG.
Quarterly Butadiene Price Trends
Global butadiene prices followed a volatile arc through the window, with a Q2 dip, a Q3 spike from cracker maintenance, a sharp Q4 collapse, and a strong Q1 2026 recovery. The average fell from USD 1.008/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.980/KG in Q2, then recovered to USD 1.020/KG in Q3 before collapsing to USD 0.928/KG in Q4. A sharp Q1 2026 recovery to USD 1.053/KG delivered a net gain of about 4.5%.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.053 | +13.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.928 | -9.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.020 | +4.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.980 | -2.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.008 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Butadiene Price in 2025?
Butadiene prices showed high volatility through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.008/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.928/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 7.9%. The Q3 spike from European and Asian cracker maintenance was short-lived, as weak automotive and tyre demand brought prices sharply lower in Q4. Middle East disruptions triggered the strong Q1 2026 recovery.
Butadiene Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 0.92/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.85/KG by Q4, a decline of 7.6%. Weak tyre and SBR demand and adequate C4 stream availability kept the market soft through most of the year.
Butadiene Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.8%. Subdued tyre export orders and high cracker operating rates maintained ample extraction supply. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Butadiene Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.15/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.06/KG by Q4, a decline of 7.8%. Weak automotive tyre and ABS demand and adequate European cracker throughput weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level through the year.
Butadiene Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 1.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.98/KG by Q4, a decline of 9.3%, the steepest in the dataset. Weaker OEM tyre procurement and adequate import flows from Korea and Japan pressed prices lower throughout the year.
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Styrene-butadiene rubber for tyres takes the largest share, followed by polybutadiene rubber, ABS resin, nitrile butadiene rubber, and adiponitrile for nylon production. Automotive tyre demand drives most of the global price volatility.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 0.96/KG in the United States, USD 0.95/KG in China, USD 1.18/KG in Germany, and USD 1.12/KG in India, mostly on a contract to delivered basis. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 1.008/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.928/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 7.9%. The market was volatile, with a Q3 spike from cracker maintenance before a sharp Q4 collapse on weak tyre demand.
Weak automotive tyre and ABS demand reduced buyer urgency, year-end destocking by processors added supply pressure, and high cracker utilisation maintained ample C4 stream extraction throughout the quarter.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.96 to 1.14/KG range for the rest of 2026, with a cautious recovery as Middle East supply disruptions firm import parity and tyre demand recovers gradually from 2025 lows.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, India holds a firm middle on strong automotive and tyre demand, the United States holds a competitive middle on domestic cracker access, and China prices lowest on large C4 extraction capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to naphtha and ethane cracker operating rates, automotive tyre and rubber demand, and C4 stream extraction economics. Cracker maintenance cycles and Middle East geopolitical events can cause sharp price spikes within a single quarter.
Asia Pacific leads with South Korea, Japan, and China holding large extraction capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Because output is tied to cracker throughput, any feedstock or maintenance change ripples across markets within weeks.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts around cracker maintenance cycles, build cover when tyre demand signals tightening, and weigh fixed-price versus index-linked supply options. Regional gaps help teams weigh alternative import origins.
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