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Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Nitrile butadiene rubber prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, fell 4.1% across 2025, declining from USD 2.45/KG in Q1 to USD 2.35/KG by Q4 as post-pandemic glove demand normalisation and softer acrylonitrile feedstock costs weighed on the market. Globally, the average fell from USD 2.070/KG to USD 1.978/KG, a 4.4% decline. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 2.00-2.24/KG is expected, with a recovery on firmer butadiene and acrylonitrile costs and recovering automotive seal demand.
Nitrile butadiene rubber, commonly abbreviated as NBR, is a synthetic copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene with excellent resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals. The largest pull comes from medical and industrial gloves, followed by automotive seals, hoses and belts, oil field equipment, and adhesives. Acrylonitrile and butadiene feedstock costs, healthcare and automotive sector demand, and the share of nitrile content in the compound all feed into the price.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for nitrile butadiene rubber through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Butadiene feedstock costs recovered sharply in Q1 2026 from Middle East C4 supply disruptions. Automotive seal and hose demand is improving with recovering vehicle production.
The main upside risk is a sustained acrylonitrile and butadiene cost surge alongside renewed healthcare sector glove demand growth. The main downside risk is continued Malaysian and Chinese glove overproduction that keeps the healthcare segment oversupplied.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.00 - 2.24 | Automotive recovery meets firmer feedstock costs |
| United States | 2.14 - 2.38 | Automotive and industrial demand supports a firm tone |
| China | 1.48 - 1.70 | Large NBR capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 2.38 - 2.62 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.00 - 2.24 | Growing automotive and healthcare demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.20/KG
- China: USD 1.55/KG
- Germany: USD 2.46/KG
- India: USD 2.08/KG
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in the United States
US nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 2.20/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.8% from USD 2.10/KG in Q4 2025. Rising butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs lifted production expenses. Steady automotive seal and hose procurement alongside consistent glove-sector buying supported the quarterly recovery.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Rising butadiene feedstock costs from Middle East C4 disruptions elevated production expenses. Firmer acrylonitrile costs from propylene feedstock tightness added to the cost floor. Recovering automotive seal and hose demand provided consistent incremental procurement support.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China
Chinese nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.7% from USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-holiday glove and automotive parts restocking lifted demand. Firmer butadiene extraction costs provided a moderate cost floor despite ample domestic NBR capacity.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday glove and automotive seal restocking lifted procurement from the key sectors. Firmer butadiene extraction costs from cracker maintenance provided a production cost floor. Large domestic NBR capacity limited the recovery, keeping China the most affordable source.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Germany
German nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 2.46/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.7% from USD 2.35/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs alongside elevated energy expenses raised production costs. Automotive seal, hose, and industrial gasket demand provided steady buying support.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs elevated NBR production expenses. Elevated European energy costs reinforced the production cost floor for the region. Automotive seal and industrial gasket demand maintained consistent downstream buying.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in India
Indian nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 2.08/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.1% from USD 1.98/KG in Q4 2025. Growing automotive and healthcare demand lifted buying. Firmer import-linked butadiene and acrylonitrile costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing automotive seal and healthcare glove demand lifted procurement activity. Firmer import-linked butadiene and acrylonitrile costs raised the production floor. Tighter Asian NBR export availability reduced import supply options, supporting prices.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 2.10/KG
- China: USD 1.48/KG
- Germany: USD 2.35/KG
- India: USD 1.98/KG
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in the United States
US nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 2.10/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Weak year-end glove sector buying and softer automotive production schedules reduced procurement urgency. Adequate domestic NBR supply held the average near USD 2.10/KG.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Weak year-end glove and healthcare sector buying reduced procurement urgency. Softer automotive production schedules reduced seal and hose demand. Adequate domestic NBR supply and softer feedstock costs held prices near USD 2.10/KG.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China
Chinese nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025, declining further. Weak glove export orders and subdued automotive demand kept buyers cautious. Large domestic NBR capacity and competitive pricing held the average near USD 1.48/KG, the year’s low.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q4 2025 in China?
Weak glove export orders and subdued automotive demand kept buyers cautious. Large domestic NBR capacity and competitive producer pricing pressed the market lower. Soft butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs removed production cost support.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Germany
German nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 2.35/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Year-end automotive production slowdowns reduced seal and hose procurement. Slightly softer feedstock costs eased the production floor near USD 2.35/KG.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Year-end automotive production slowdowns reduced seal and hose sector procurement. Slightly softer butadiene and acrylonitrile costs modestly eased the production floor. Cautious buyer sentiment and destocking weighed on the market near USD 2.35/KG.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in India
Indian nitrile butadiene rubber prices averaged USD 1.98/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Weak glove export demand and cautious automotive procurement reduced buying. Adequate import flows from Korea and Japan kept the market near USD 1.98/KG.
Why did the price of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber change in Q4 2025 in India?
Weak glove export demand and cautious automotive procurement reduced buying urgency. Adequate import flows from Korean and Japanese NBR producers maintained supply. Softer global benchmarks reduced import parity, holding the market near USD 1.98/KG.
Quarterly Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price Trends
Global nitrile butadiene rubber prices edged higher briefly in Q2 2025 before declining through Q3 and Q4, then recovering sharply in Q1 2026. The average rose from USD 2.070/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.100/KG in Q2, then fell to USD 2.058/KG in Q3 and USD 1.978/KG in Q4. A strong Q1 2026 recovery to USD 2.073/KG left the net change across the window at a modest gain of about 0.1%. Post-pandemic demand normalisation drove the 2025 decline.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 2.073 | +4.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.978 | -3.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 2.058 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 2.100 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 2.070 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Price in 2025?
Nitrile butadiene rubber prices declined gradually through 2025. The global average opened at USD 2.070/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.978/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 4.4%. Post-pandemic glove demand normalisation, softer butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs, and weak automotive production in the second half of the year all contributed to the downward trend.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 2.20/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.10/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.5%. Weak year-end glove demand and softer automotive production held buyers cautious. Adequate supply from domestic and import sources maintained downward pressure.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.48/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.5%. Large domestic NBR capacity and weak glove export demand maintained the market under consistent downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.35/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.1%. Softer automotive production schedules and slightly easier feedstock costs weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level through the year.
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 2.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.98/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.8%, the steepest in the dataset. Weak glove export demand and softer automotive procurement weighed on the market through all four quarters.
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Medical and industrial gloves take the largest share due to NBR’s outstanding oil and chemical resistance. Automotive seals, hoses, and belts, oil field equipment, and industrial adhesives also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 2.20/KG in the United States, USD 1.55/KG in China, USD 2.46/KG in Germany, and USD 2.08/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 2.070/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.978/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 4.4%. Post-pandemic glove demand normalisation and softer feedstock costs drove the consistent decline.
Post-pandemic glove demand normalisation reduced the healthcare demand surge that had previously elevated prices. Softer butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs removed the production cost floor, and weak automotive production added to demand headwinds.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.00 to 2.24/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer butadiene and acrylonitrile feedstock costs and improving automotive seal demand.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on automotive and healthcare demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic NBR capacity.
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, healthcare glove and automotive sector demand, and regional production capacity. Pandemic-related demand swings and Middle East C4 supply changes can cause sharp price moves.
Asia Pacific leads with Korea, Japan, and China holding the largest capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Because feedstock is both acrylonitrile and butadiene linked, any monomer shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, build cover when acrylonitrile or butadiene signals tightening, and monitor healthcare and automotive cycle signals as leading demand indicators.
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