BR latex in the Japanese market: projected to reach 3,868 million USD by 2026, with a growth rate of 5.2%.
BR latex is a water-based polybutadiene latex produced by the emulsion polymerization of butadiene, serving as a functional intermediate material that supplies the rubber phase to ABS resin, MBS modifiers, ASA/AAS, and core-shell type modifiers. In particular, in ABS resin, it plays a role in enhancing impact resistance, toughness, low-temperature properties, and mechanical strength by grafting styrene and acrylonitrile onto polybutadiene latex. The global production volume in 2025 is estimated to be approximately 3.45 million tons in wet latex equivalent and about 1.87 million tons in dry solid equivalent, with average selling prices estimated at around \$991 per ton and approximately \$1,833 per ton, respectively.
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Global Market Size of BR Latex According to the latest research report published by Global Reports titled "Global Market Size, Share, Company Rankings, Sales, and Demand Trend Forecast for BR Latex (2026-2032)," the global market size of BR latex is expected to expand from approximately 3,416 million USD in 2025 to around 3,868 million USD in 2026. It is projected to continue growing at an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, reaching approximately 5,254 million USD by 2032.
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Demand Structure of BR Latex and ABS Resin The largest application of BR latex is ABS resin, which is linked to the demand for home appliances, electronic devices, automotive parts, office automation equipment, toys, and building materials. In ABS, it is necessary to achieve both impact resistance and appearance, as well as dimensional stability, through the formation of high rubber content components, and the particle characteristics and grafting efficiency of BR latex influence the performance of the final material. MBS and core-shell type modifiers are also used to improve the impact resistance of PVC and engineering plastics. In the Asian ABS market in 2026, there are significant fluctuations in raw material prices and demand. In May, domestic ABS prices in China fell by more than 20% in four weeks due to the decline in styrene and butadiene prices and sluggish demand for home appliances and consumer goods. On the other hand, by the end of August, Asian ABS prices rose again in response to increases in crude oil and styrene prices. The profitability of BR latex is influenced not only by ABS demand but also by upstream costs centered around butadiene.
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