Top Butyl Rubber Companies

Global Butyl Rubber Market size was valued at USD 3.96 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 4.13 Billion in 2025 to USD 5.73 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2026–2033). 

The global butyl rubber market is highly competitive as major players are mainly focusing on the production capacity expansion along with improving quality. Innovating through strategic partnerships and sustainability mostly cements the progression of leading companies in such markets. Some key companies operating in this market include ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Sinopec Limited, and Lanxess companies, those leading by share of market and technological advancement. They are concentrating highly on R&D to provide high-performance butyl rubber products to the automotive, healthcare, and industrial sectors for them to solidify their lead. 'ExxonMobil Chemical Company (USA) ', 'Lanxess AG (Germany) ', 'PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim (Russia) ', 'Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited (India) ', 'Sibur (Russia) ', 'JSR Corporation (Japan) ', 'Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea) ', 'Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company (China) ', 'Panjin Heyun Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Zhejiang Cenway New Synthetic Materials Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Yanhua Petrochemical Company (China) ', 'Formosa Synthetic Rubber Corporation (Taiwan) ', 'LG Chem (South Korea) ', 'Goodyear Chemical (USA) ', 'JSR BST Elastomer Co., Ltd. (Thailand) ', 'Arlanxeo (Netherlands) ', 'Kraton Corporation (USA) ', 'Sibur-PJSC (Russia) ', 'Synthos S.A. (Poland) ', 'Versalis S.p.A. (Italy) '

The butyl rubber market is also fueled by the requirement of fuel-efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly vehicles, particularly in the manufacturing of tires. Excellent air retention, heat resistance, and durability make butyl rubber an essential material for tires, which creates a propelling factor for its use in the rapidly growing global automobile sector.

Increasing Demand for Sustainable Automotive Solutions: Increasingly, the pressure for butyl rubber has been based on fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability, especially in tire manufacturing. Eco-friendly products have become a trend for automotive companies, and superior air retention with durability makes the global butyl rubber market trends crucial in producing high-performance energy-efficient tires.

North America is leading the global butyl rubber market due to its advanced manufacturing capabilities, strong automotive industry, and high demand for high-performance materials. Butyl rubber is extensively used in the automotive sector, especially in the U.S., for tire manufacturing, fuel-efficient vehicle parts, and other applications that require excellent resistance to abrasion and the ability to retain air, among others. The material is gaining traction due to a growing focus on environmental and eco-friendly products. North America's well-developed infrastructure, coupled with ongoing innovations in automotive technology and a high demand for quality adhesives and sealants, further strengthens its dominance in the global butyl rubber market.