Global Polybutene Market Research Report by Grade, by Application, and by Region Forecast till 2035

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Global Polybutene Market Research Report by Grade (Extrusion, Injection Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding), by Application (Chewing Gum, Masterbatches, Sealants, Adhesives, Plastic Packaging, Piping Systems, Others), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa) Forecast till 2035

Industry Overview

The global polybutene market is expected to expand at a 5.1% CAGR with a market size of 1,785.4 million through 2035. Polybutene (PB) is a polymer derived from the polymerization of butene, an olefin hydrocarbon. It appears as a clear, viscous material that is chemically stable and resistant to oxidation. Due to these properties, it is used in adhesives, lubricants, sealants, and fuel additives.

The global Polybutene market is positively affected by the expanding application of the materials in the plumbing and piping systems. Polybutene (PB-1) pipes have been providing excellent performance for over 50 years, allowing them to maintain their thermal stability, resist chlorine, and have a long service life even under high pressure and temperature. These benefits, coupled with no corrosion and the ability to keep water pure, have enabled the PB-1 to become the leader in countries all over Europe and Asia. The demand is therefore seen as increasing with the entrance of these kinds of products in the modern building codes and the infrastructure renovation, especially in the developed economies.

Major Company Development

In April 2025, INEOS Energy decided to relocate its U.S. operations and further extend them by the acquisition of the US Gulf assets of CNOOC Energy, including deepwater early production sites Appomattox and Stampede. This deal, complementing previous investments such as the 2022 LNG deal with Sempra and the 2023 Chesapeake acquisition, increases INEOS's global output to over 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, reinforcing its strategic footprint across both offshore and onshore energy assets.

Key Players

Major players in the global polybutene market are Ylem Technology, Soltex, Lyondellbasell, Daelim, INEOS, Kothari Petrochemicals, ENEOS Corporation, KEMAT, Dowpol Chemical InternationalCorp, and Mitsui Chemicals.

Report Attribute Details

Market Size 2024: USD 1,785.4 Million
CAGR (2025-2035): 5.1%
Base Year: 2024
Market Forecast Period: 2025-2035

Industry Segmentations

By Grade: Extrusion - 4.8%, Injection Molding - 3.8%.
By Application: Chewing Gum - 4.3%, Masterbatches - 6.4%.

Regional Analysis

One of the main applications in North America is polybutene demand, which is related to high-value products in adhesives, lubricants, and piping solutions that are environmentally friendly. The U.S. is still the largest market for this product, sustained by the robust construction of houses and water distribution projects. The North American market in 2024 totals USD 434.7 Million, with the U.S. at USD 293.6 Million and Canada at USD 141.1 Million, emphasizing the region's strong market presence.

Europe is the world with the most stringent environmental regulations and where the polymer solutions are predominantly regulatory-driven. Most of the demand is found in the connecting countries, Germany, France, and Italy, where the leading applications of piping-based systems and eco-friendly packaging are the main ones. Europe's market sees Germany at the forefront with USD 49.3 Million, followed by France (USD 23.3 Million) and the UK (USD 20.3 Million), indicating moderate but stable growth.

The Asia-Pacific region is the top earner of almost 50% of the global revenues that are the result of rapid industrialization and infrastructure work in China, India, and Southeast Asia. China is at the forefront of production and consumption, whereas India is experiencing the most rapid expansion, which is mainly driven by the construction and packaging industries. APAC is led by China's USD 166.8 Million and Japan's USD 98.2 Million, reflecting the region's expanding industrial and consumer demand.

Latin America, led by Brazil, shows steady growth in adhesives, sealants, and piping applications. Economic fluctuations have slowed progress in some countries, but demand for modern water distribution networks and lightweight packaging remains a positive driver.

MEA is at an early stage of polybutene adoption, with GCC countries accounting for most regional demand. Infrastructure spending, particularly in water supply and urban housing, is the leading growth driver. However, limited manufacturing capacity and dependency on imports restrain the market.

Product Code: MRFR/CnM/6020-CR

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 MARKET INTRODUCTION

2.1 DEFINITION
2.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
2.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
2.4 MARKET STRUCTURE

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 OVERVIEW
3.2 DATA FLOW
- 3.2.1 DATA MINING PROCESS
3.3 PURCHASED DATABASE:
3.4 SECONDARY SOURCES:
- 3.4.1 SECONDARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
3.5 PRIMARY RESEARCH:
- 3.5.1 PRIMARY RESEARCH DATA FLOW:
- 3.5.2 PRIMARY RESEARCH: NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED
- 3.5.3 PRIMARY RESEARCH: REGIONAL COVERAGE
3.6 APPROACHES FOR MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION:
- 3.6.1 CONSUMPTION & NET TRADE APPROACH
- 3.6.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS APPROACH
3.7 DATA FORECASTING
- 3.7.1 DATA FORECASTING TECHNIQUE
3.8 DATA MODELING
- 3.8.1 MICROECONOMIC FACTOR ANALYSIS:
- 3.8.2 DATA MODELING:
3.9 TEAMS AND ANALYST CONTRIBUTION

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 DRIVERS
- 4.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FROM PLUMBING & PIPING SYSTEMS
- 4.2.2 EXPANDING USE IN ADHESIVES & SEALANTS
4.3 RESTRAINTS
- 4.3.1 LOW HEAT AND UV RESISTANCE
- 4.3.2 HIGH RAW MATERIAL COSTS
4.4 OPPORTUNITY
- 4.4.1 RISE IN FLEXIBLE PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
- 4.4.2 INCREASING USE OF MASTERBATCH

5 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS

5.1 SUPPLY/VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.1.1 RAW MATERIALS SUPPLIERS
  - 5.1.1.1 FEEDSTOCK SELECTION & PROCUREMENT
  - 5.1.1.2 QUALITY AND PURITY STANDARDS
- 5.1.2 MANUFACTURERS
  - 5.1.2.1 PROCESSING & PRODUCTION
  - 5.1.2.2 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
- 5.1.3 DISTRIBUTORS
  - 5.1.3.1 LOGISTICS
  - 5.1.3.2 SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
- 5.1.4 END-USERS
  - 5.1.4.1 CUSTOMER NEEDS, PREFERENCES, PAIN POINTS & APPLICATIONS
5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES MODEL
- 5.2.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.2.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.2.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.2.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.2.5 INTENSITY OF RIVALRY
5.3 GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET PRICING ANALYSIS, BY REGION 2019-2035 (USD/TON)
- 5.3.2 PRICING DRIVERS
5.4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5.5 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN THE GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET
- 5.5.1 ENHANCED POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES
- 5.5.2 RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY
5.6 SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS BY REGION (2019-2035) (KILO TONS)
5.7 PRODUCTION ANALYSIS
- 5.7.1 PRODUCTION PROCESS
  - 5.7.1.1 FEEDSTOCK PREPARATION
  - 5.7.1.2 POLYMERIZATION
  - 5.7.1.3 POST-POLYMERIZATION TREATMENT
  - 5.7.1.4 FORMULATION AND PROCESSING
  - 5.7.1.5 QUALITY CONTROL
- 5.7.2 GLOBAL PRODUCTION ANALYSIS, BY REGION (KILO TONS)
5.8 BROAD LEVEL GAP ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND UNTAPPED AREAS
- 5.8.1 BASED ON GRADE
- 5.8.2 BASED ON APPLICATION
5.9 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
- 5.9.1 CURRENT SCENARIO
- 5.9.2 FUTURE ROADMAP
- 5.9.3 CHALLENGES
- 5.9.4 NOVEL APPLICATIONS
- 5.9.5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS

6 GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET, BY GRADE

6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.1.1 EXTRUSION GRADE
- 6.1.2 INJECTION MOLDING GRADE
- 6.1.3 EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING

7 GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET, BY APPLICATION

7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.1.1 CHEWING GUM
- 7.1.2 MASTERBATCHES
- 7.1.3 SEALANTS
- 7.1.4 ADHESIVES
- 7.1.5 PLASTIC PACKAGING
- 7.1.6 PIPING SYSTEMS
- 7.1.7 OTHERS

8 GLOBAL POLYBUTENE MARKET, BY REGION

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 8.2.1 US
- 8.2.2 CANADA
- 8.2.3 93
- 8.2.4 MEXICO
8.3 EUROPE
- 8.3.1 GERMANY
- 8.3.2 UK
- 8.3.3 FRANCE
- 8.3.4 RUSSIA
- 8.3.5 SPAIN
- 8.3.6 ITALY
- 8.3.7 FINLAND
- 8.3.8 POLAND
- 8.3.9 REST OF EUROPE
8.4 APAC
- 8.4.1 CHINA
- 8.4.2 JAPAN
- 8.4.3 INDIA
- 8.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
- 8.4.5 MALAYSIA
- 8.4.6 THAILAND
- 8.4.7 INDONESIA
- 8.4.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
- 8.5.1 BRAZIL
- 8.5.2 ARGENTINA
- 8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
8.6 MEA
- 8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
- 8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
- 8.6.3 REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 COMPETITION DASHBOARD
9.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
9.4 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
9.5 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS: KEY PLAYERS FINANCIAL
9.6 KEY DEVELOPMENTS & GROWTH STRATEGIES
- 9.6.1 BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
- 9.6.2 ACQUISITION

10 COMPANY PROFILES

10.1 YLEM TECHNOLOGY
- 10.1.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.1.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.1.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.1.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.1.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.1.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.2 SOLTEX
- 10.2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.2.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.2.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.2.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.2.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.2.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.3 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES
- 10.3.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.3.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.3.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.3.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.3.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.3.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.4 DAELIM
- 10.4.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.4.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.4.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.4.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.4.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.4.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.5 INEOS
- 10.5.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.5.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.5.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.5.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.5.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.5.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.6 KOTHARI PETROCHEMICALS
- 10.6.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.6.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.6.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.6.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.6.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.6.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.7 ENEOS CORPORATION
- 10.7.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.7.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.7.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.7.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.7.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.7.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.8 KEMAT
- 10.8.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.8.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.8.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.8.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.8.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.8.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.9 DOWPOL CHEMICAL INTERNATIONAL CORP
- 10.9.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.9.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.9.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.9.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.9.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.9.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.10 MITSUI CHEMICALS
- 10.10.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 10.10.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- 10.10.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 10.10.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 10.10.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 10.10.6 KEY STRATEGY
10.11 DATA CITATIONS