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Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
In Europe, the highest-cost reporting region, hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber prices climbed through H1 2026, extending a steady premium built on elevated energy costs layered on top of firming feedstock prices. The European average rose from USD 33,000/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 33,800/MT in Q2, a gain of about 2.4%. Globally, the average rose from USD 26,044/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 26,600/MT in Q2, a 2.1% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 26,000-27,800/MT is expected, with firm automotive and industrial demand continuing to outweigh a softening offshore oil and gas capital spending backdrop.
Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber is produced by hydrogenating nitrile butadiene rubber, itself a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene, to deliver superior heat, oil, and ozone resistance for demanding sealing applications. Automotive seals, belts, and hoses account for the largest share of global demand, with oil and gas sealing equipment, industrial roll coverings, and an emerging electric vehicle battery binder application making up most of the remaining major uses. Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs, energy prices, automotive production cycles, and offshore oil and gas capital spending are the drivers that move price most consistently.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Forecast for 2026
The supply-demand balance for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber through the remainder of 2026 leans firm, supported by resilient automotive restocking and steady industrial demand even as offshore oil and gas capital spending softens. Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs are expected to stay volatile but broadly firm, while recently added specialty capacity provides a modest supply cushion against any sharp demand swing.
The primary upside risk is a further tightening of butadiene or acrylonitrile feedstock supply combined with strong automotive and electric vehicle component restocking, which would push prices above the forecast range. The primary downside risk is a sharper-than-expected decline in offshore oil and gas capital spending, which would soften demand for the highest-value sealing grades and pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 26,000 - 27,800 | Firm automotive demand offset by softening offshore oil and gas capex |
| Europe | 33,500 - 35,500 | Elevated energy costs and feedstock inflation keep the region at a premium |
| United States | 30,500 - 32,500 | Automotive restocking and oilfield equipment demand support the market |
| Japan | 23,000 - 24,500 | Margin-led price hikes continue despite softer shipment volumes |
| China | 18,000 - 19,200 | Growing domestic segment keeps China the most affordable source |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices Q2 2026:
- Europe: USD 33,800/MT
- United States: USD 31,100/MT
- Japan: USD 23,200/MT
- China: USD 18,300/MT
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Europe
European hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 33,800/MT in Q2 2026, up about 2.4% from USD 33,000/MT in Q1 2026, the highest level among the four tracked markets. Elevated energy costs layered on top of firming feedstock prices kept the region's premium intact.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q2 2026 in Europe?
Energy costs for the hydrogenation process stayed structurally elevated through the quarter. Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs continued firming across the region. Steady automotive and industrial sealing demand supported the pass-through of higher input costs.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in United States
US prices averaged USD 31,100/MT in Q2 2026, up about 1.9% from USD 30,513/MT in Q1 2026. Firm automotive restocking and steady oilfield equipment demand sustained the increase even as recently added specialty capacity provided a supply cushion.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Automotive restocking continued at a firm pace through the quarter. Oil and gas sealing equipment demand held steady despite a softening broader capital spending outlook. Recently commissioned domestic capacity limited how far prices could climb.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Japan
Japanese prices averaged USD 23,200/MT in Q2 2026, up about 1.9% from USD 22,763/MT in Q1 2026. Producers continued implementing margin-led price increases even as shipment volumes softened.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q2 2026 in Japan?
Producers continued raising prices to protect margins even as overall shipment volumes eased. Butadiene feedstock costs stayed elevated following an earlier sharp increase. Automotive and industrial roll-covering demand held at steady levels.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 18,300/MT in Q2 2026, up about 2.2% from USD 17,900/MT in Q1 2026. A growing domestic production segment kept the market the most affordable of the four regions despite firming feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q2 2026 in China?
Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs firmed modestly through the quarter. The domestic production segment continued expanding, adding supply. Automotive and industrial demand grew steadily, absorbing the higher cost base.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices Q1 2026:
- Europe: USD 33,000/MT
- United States: USD 30,513/MT
- Japan: USD 22,763/MT
- China: USD 17,900/MT
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Europe
European prices averaged USD 33,000/MT in Q1 2026, up about 2.5% from Q4 2025. Elevated energy costs and firming acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs drove the increase entering the year.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Energy costs for the hydrogenation process climbed alongside the broader European energy market. Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs began firming sharply entering the year. Steady automotive and industrial sealing demand supported the pass-through.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in United States
US prices averaged USD 30,513/MT in Q1 2026, up about 2.4% from Q4 2025, recovering part of the prior quarter's sharp decline. Acrylonitrile and butadiene cost increases combined with firm automotive restocking to drive the rebound.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs surged sharply entering the year. Automotive restocking picked up firmly following a stronger March sales month. Oil and gas industrial equipment demand added further support despite a softer broader capex outlook.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Japan
Japanese prices averaged USD 22,763/MT in Q1 2026, up about 2.0% from Q4 2025, as a sharp butadiene feedstock cost increase prompted producers to raise prices despite softer shipment volumes.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in Japan?
Butadiene feedstock costs jumped sharply entering the year. Producers implemented margin-led price increases to offset the higher cost base even as overall shipment volumes softened. Automotive and industrial roll-covering demand held at steady levels.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 17,900/MT in Q1 2026, up about 2.9% from Q4 2025. Firming acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs drove the increase even as China's growing domestic segment kept pricing the most affordable among tracked markets.
Why did the price of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in China?
Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs firmed entering the year alongside the broader petrochemical complex. The domestic production segment continued to expand, keeping the increase modest relative to the feedstock move. Automotive and industrial demand remained steady.
Quarterly Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Trends
Global hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber prices held broadly stable through most of 2025, dipped sharply in the fourth quarter on a feedstock cost pullback, then rebounded through the first half of 2026 as acrylonitrile and butadiene costs firmed again. The average opened near USD 25,875/MT in Q1 2025, fell to USD 25,432/MT by Q4 2025, then climbed to USD 26,044/MT in Q1 2026 and USD 26,600/MT in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 2.8% across the six-quarter window. Feedstock cost swings in acrylonitrile and butadiene drove most of the movement, with firm automotive and industrial demand providing consistent underlying support.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 26,600 | +2.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 26,044 | +2.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 25,432 | -2.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 26,129 | +0.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 25,950 | +0.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price in 2025?
Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber prices moved through a broadly range-bound 2025, with a modest full-year decline masking a sharp fourth-quarter feedstock cost pullback that partly reversed into 2026. The global average opened near USD 25,875/MT in Q1 2025 and eased to USD 25,432/MT by Q4, a full-year decline of about 1.7%. Feedstock cost swings in acrylonitrile and butadiene, resilient automotive demand, and a softening offshore oil and gas capital spending outlook were the primary forces that defined the year.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Europe in 2025
European prices rose from about USD 31,000/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 32,200/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.9%, the only tracked region to post a full-year increase. Structurally elevated energy costs layered on top of firming feedstock costs drove the steady climb through the year.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 31,500/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 29,806/MT by Q4, a decline of roughly 5.4%. A sharp fourth-quarter feedstock cost pullback drove most of the decline, ahead of the early-2026 rebound.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Japan in 2025
Japanese prices fell from about USD 23,500/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 22,323/MT by Q4, a decline of roughly 5.0%. Softer shipment volumes and easing butadiene feedstock costs through most of the year drove the decline, ahead of the early-2026 margin-led price increases.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices held broadly range-bound, easing from about USD 17,500/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 17,400/MT by Q4, a decline of roughly 0.6%. A growing domestic production segment and steady feedstock costs kept movement limited through the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region. The team traces causation through acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock economics, energy cost shifts, automotive production cycles, and offshore oil and gas capital spending trends. Forecasts draw on feedstock cost curves, capacity utilisation, and trade flow data across all reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
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Automotive seals, belts, and hoses account for the largest share of global demand, with oil and gas sealing equipment, industrial roll coverings, and an emerging electric vehicle battery binder application making up most of the remainder.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 33,800/MT in Europe, USD 31,100/MT in the United States, USD 23,200/MT in Japan, and USD 18,300/MT in China. Europe carries the highest cost due to elevated energy and feedstock costs.
The global average eased from USD 25,875/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 25,432/MT in Q4, a decline of about 1.7%, driven mainly by a sharp fourth-quarter feedstock cost pullback that partly reversed into 2026.
Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs firmed sharply across producing regions, lifting production floors. Firm automotive restocking and steady industrial demand supported the pass-through.
The global average is expected in the USD 26,000 to 27,800/MT range for the remainder of 2026, assuming automotive and industrial demand stay firm while offshore oil and gas capital spending softens gradually.
Europe holds the highest cost on elevated energy and feedstock costs, the United States sits close behind on firm automotive and oilfield equipment demand, Japan holds a firm middle, and China prices lowest on its growing domestic production segment.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs, energy prices, automotive production cycles, and offshore oil and gas capital spending trends.
Japan and Europe hold the leading specialty production technology, with China's domestic segment expanding steadily and the United States hosting recently added capacity. Any large shift in butadiene feedstock costs ripples across every regional market within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trend data and forward price forecasts to time contract negotiations around acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock cycles, monitor offshore oil and gas capital spending as a demand signal, and build forward coverage ahead of anticipated automotive restocking cycles.
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