This chart shows Styrene Butadiene Rubber price assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 4 key markets from April 2025 through April 2026:
- SBR, US (United States): Styrene Butadiene Rubber, import transaction price, cif, United States
- SBR, EUR (Europe): Styrene Butadiene Rubber, export transaction price, fob, Germany
- SBR (Emuls), CN (China): Styrene Butadiene Rubber (emulsion), domestic spot price, exw, China
- SBR, SEA (Southeast Asia): Styrene Butadiene Rubber, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- SBR (latex), US (United States): Styrene Butadiene Rubber (styrene butadiene latex), export transaction price, fob, United States
- SBR (latex), EUR (Europe): Styrene Butadiene Rubber (styrene butadiene latex), export transaction price, fob, Germany
- SBR (latex), CN (China): Styrene Butadiene Rubber (styrene butadiene latex), import transaction price, cif, China
About Styrene Butadiene Rubber Prices
SBR Price Outlook. The price of SBR (Emuls, China) increased during April 2026 to 2,500 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 12% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (Emuls, China) increased significantly by 47%. Meanwhile, the price of SBR (United States) increased during April 2026 to 2,550 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 19% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (United States) increased by 6%.
The price of SBR (Europe) increased during April 2026 to 2,380 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 0.8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (Europe) decreased by 5%. Meanwhile, the price of SBR (latex, China) increased during April 2026 to 2,360 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (latex, China) increased significantly by 89%.
The price of SBR (latex, United States) decreased during April 2026 to 1,350 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (latex, United States) increased by 6%. Meanwhile, the price of SBR (latex, Europe) decreased during April 2026 to 1,020 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of SBR (latex, Europe) decreased significantly by 15%.
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About Styrene Butadiene Rubber
About SBR. Styrene Butadiene Rubber (a.k.a. SBR, SBR Latex) is a synthetic polymer made of monomers 1,3-butadiene and styrene. In the copolymer generated, the butadiene molecule may assume three different forms, according to the way it is connected to the styrene component: (1) Cis 1,4-Butadiene; (2) Trans 1,4-Butadiene; and (3) Vinyl Butadiene. It represents by far the biggest market share between synthetic elastomers produced worldwide. This elastomer offers excellent abrasion resistance, excellent water resistance, good physical properties and easy processing. These properties vary depending on the molecular weight and styrene to butadiene ratio. There is two main Styrene-Butadiene polymer types: Styrene-Butadiene Latex and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR). SBR has a higher butadiene content than Latex and this makes it more elastic-like.
SBR production relies mainly on three different processes: (1) hot emulsion polymerization, (2) cold emulsion polymerization, and (3) solution polymerization. Each process results in polymers with different properties. SBR grades generated by emulsion polymerization are usually referred to as emulsion SBR (eSBR), while grades produced by solution processes are usually called solution SBR (sSBR).
Hot emulsion polymerization typically generates SBRs with better dimensional stability and extrusion properties. However, this process has almost completely been replaced by the cold emulsion polymerization, which produces SBR grades with enhanced mechanical properties (e.g., tensile strength and abrasion resistance) in comparison with hot eSBR. Solution SBR processes enable better control of the final polymer properties, because such processes allow a better manipulation of the generated polymer structure. Therefore, sSBR grades have better mechanical properties than both hot and cold eSBR grades (particularly low rolling resistance). However, the narrower molecular weight distribution makes polymer processability more complicated.
SBR Handling. Styrene Butadiene Rubber is usually transported as sheets, by rail cars or trucks. It has a shelf life of 3-5 years, if stored in a cool and dry place, away from rain/direct sunlight, with sealed packing.
SBR Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of SBR are listed below.
- 1,3-Butadiene + styrene (emulsion polymerization)
- 1,3-Butadiene + styrene (solution polymerization)
SBR Uses. The uses and applications of Styrene Butadiene Rubber may vary according to its specification. Generically, SBR grades are measured by their styrene content – typically between 23 and 40% (grades can also vary depending on the molecular weight).