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Butyl Rubber prices in the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 3.1% in Q2 2026 to USD 2,670.00/MT from USD 2,590.00/MT in Q1, as steady automotive and tire sector demand supported a well-managed but firming domestic market. Globally, the average rose from USD 2,280.50/MT in Q1 to USD 2,378.00/MT in Q2, a 4.3% gain, led by China's sharpest regional increase. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2,300.00-2,500.00/MT is expected, with rising isobutylene feedstock costs and firm export demand likely to keep this market on its established upward path.
Butyl Rubber is a synthetic elastomer produced by copolymerizing isobutylene with a small proportion of isoprene, valued for its exceptional impermeability to gases, making it the material of choice for inner tubes, tire innerliners, and pharmaceutical stoppers. It also finds use in adhesives, sealants, and protective coatings where gas and moisture barrier properties matter. Isobutylene feedstock costs, automotive and tire sector production rates, export demand, particularly from China's manufacturing base, and regional supply chain conditions are what drive prices in this market.
The outlook for Butyl Rubber through H2 2026 stays firm, supported by steady global automotive and tire demand and rising isobutylene feedstock costs. China's export-driven pricing dynamic should continue to lead regional gains, while the United States and other established markets see steadier, more moderate increases.
The main upside risk is a further rise in isobutylene feedstock costs or a renewed surge in Chinese export demand, either of which could push global prices higher than currently forecast. The main downside risk is a slowdown in global automotive production, which would ease demand for this tire-industry-dependent elastomer.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,300.00 - 2,500.00 | Feedstock costs and firm export demand support gains |
| United States | 2,620.00 - 2,780.00 | Steady automotive and tire demand sustains the highest cost |
| India | 2,380.00 - 2,540.00 | Growing domestic tire manufacturing supports continued firming |
| Singapore | 2,230.00 - 2,380.00 | Key regional trading hub tracks broader Asian demand |
| China | 2,080.00 - 2,250.00 | Export demand drives the strongest regional gains |
US Butyl Rubber prices averaged USD 2,670.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.1% from USD 2,590.00/MT in Q1, as consistent demand from the automotive and tire sectors combined with well-managed domestic supply chains to support gradual firming.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Minor fluctuations in raw material and energy costs impacted production expenses, but a well-managed domestic supply chain effectively limited volatility even as steady automotive aftermarket demand kept the market firm.
Indian prices averaged USD 2,430.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.8% from USD 2,340.00/MT in Q1, as growing domestic tire manufacturing capacity kept demand on a steady upward path.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q2 2026 in India?
Expanding domestic tire manufacturing capacity, supported by growing vehicle production, kept demand for this elastomer on a consistent upward trajectory through the quarter.
Singapore trading hub prices averaged USD 2,280.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.1% from USD 2,190.00/MT in Q1, tracking broader regional Asian demand trends.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q2 2026 in Singapore?
As a key regional trading and distribution hub, Singapore prices moved largely in step with broader demand trends across Southeast and East Asia, including firm automotive sector consumption.
Chinese Butyl Rubber prices averaged USD 2,140.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 2,020.00/MT in Q1, the sharpest regional gain as rising isobutylene feedstock costs and strong export demand pushed producer ex-quotations higher.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q2 2026 in China?
Rising isobutylene feedstock costs continued to drive up overall production costs for domestic manufacturers, while a notable surge in export activity, particularly to key trading partners like India, pushed Chinese producers to raise their ex-quotations further.
US prices rose 2.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,590.00/MT from USD 2,520.00/MT in Q4 2025, extending a steady, well-managed upward path.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Consistent demand from the automotive and tire sectors, combined with steady production rates, helped maintain balanced pricing even as minor cost pressures built through the quarter.
Indian prices rose 4.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,340.00/MT from USD 2,250.00/MT in Q4 2025, as domestic tire manufacturing continued expanding.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing vehicle production and expanding tire manufacturing capacity kept demand firm, supporting a steady, consistent price increase in line with the broader regional trend.
Singapore hub prices rose 3.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,190.00/MT from USD 2,110.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader regional firming trend.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q1 2026 in Singapore?
Stable demand and balanced supply conditions across the broader Southeast Asian market kept Singapore trading hub prices moving in line with regional peers.
Chinese prices rose 5.2% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,020.00/MT from USD 1,920.00/MT in Q4 2025, as feedstock costs for isobutylene continued rising and export demand remained strong.
Why did the price of Butyl Rubber change in Q1 2026 in China?
Feedstock prices for isobutylene, a key raw material in Butyl Rubber production, continued to rise, driving up overall production costs for manufacturers. This, combined with a notable surge in export activity, contributed to tightening supply and higher prices.
Global Butyl Rubber prices firmed steadily and consistently through every quarter tracked in this report, with China consistently posting the sharpest regional gains as isobutylene feedstock costs rose and export demand strengthened, while the United States and other established markets moved more gradually.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2,378.00 | +4.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2,280.50 | +3.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2,194.50 | +2.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2,138.50 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2,116.65 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
Butyl Rubber firmed steadily across every market covered in this report through 2025, with China posting the strongest annual gain as isobutylene feedstock costs and export demand both built through the year, while the United States saw the most modest, well-balanced increase.
US prices firmed from about USD 2,450.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,520.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 2.9%, the smallest annual increase among the four regions as consistent demand and well-managed supply chains kept this market notably stable.
Indian prices firmed from about USD 2,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,250.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 7.1%, as expanding domestic tire manufacturing capacity supported steady gains through the year.
Singapore hub prices firmed from about USD 1,980.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,110.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 6.6%, tracking the broader Asian demand recovery.
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 1,750.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,920.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 9.7%, the strongest annual gain of the four regions as rising isobutylene costs and surging export activity pushed producer offers steadily higher.
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Expert Market Research tracks Butyl Rubber prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, combining isobutylene feedstock cost data, automotive and tire sector production trends, and export flow signals into a single, regularly updated view of the market. Our team can help your procurement function benchmark current offers, plan purchases around the regional trends covered in this report, and build a defensible view of where this essential elastomer is headed next. Reach out to our team for a tailored briefing or a deeper look at any of the regional markets covered here.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
Its exceptional impermeability to gases makes it the material of choice for inner tubes, tire innerliners, and pharmaceutical stoppers, with additional use in adhesives, sealants, and protective coatings.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 2,378.00/MT, ranging from USD 2,140.00/MT in China to USD 2,670.00/MT in the United States.
The global average rose from USD 2,194.50/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 2,280.50/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 2,378.00/MT in Q2, led by China's consistently sharper regional gains.
Rising isobutylene feedstock costs have driven up production expenses for Chinese manufacturers, while a notable surge in export activity, particularly to key trading partners like India, has pushed producers to raise their ex-quotations further.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,300.00-2,500.00/MT range, supported by rising isobutylene feedstock costs and firm export demand.
China holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here despite its sharper recent gains, while the United States carries the highest cost given steady, well-established automotive and tire sector demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Isobutylene feedstock costs, automotive and tire sector production rates, export demand, particularly from China's manufacturing base, and regional supply chain conditions.
The United States, China, and several Southeast Asian producers, with Singapore serving as a key regional trading hub, account for the bulk of global production capacity.
Buyers can monitor isobutylene feedstock cost trends and Chinese export demand given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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