| Product Code: ETC087760 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
China import shipments of styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) in 2024 saw an increase in diversity, with top exporting countries including Russia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a shift from moderate to low concentration in 2024, reflecting a more competitive market landscape. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% from 2020 to 2024 and a growth rate of 10.67% from 2023 to 2024, the SBR import market in China is showing resilience and potential for further expansion.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for tires in the automotive industry |
4.2.2 Increasing usage of styrene-butadiene rubber in construction and infrastructure projects |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies promoting the use of styrene-butadiene rubber in various applications |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other synthetic rubber types |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of styrene-butadiene rubber |
5 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Trends |
6 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market, By Types |
6.1 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion SBR, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Solution SBR, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market, By End-user |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Modification, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of styrene-butadiene rubber |
8.2 Utilization rate of production capacity |
8.3 Research and development investment in new applications for styrene-butadiene rubber |
9 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Styrene-butadiene rubbers (SBR) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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