Key Market Indicators
China is the second-largest importer of Butadiene in the world, with imports expected to reach 403 million kilograms by 2026. This is a 2% year-on-year growth since 1997. In 2021, South Korea led the way with 351 million kilograms, followed by China, France, and the United States. In terms of exports, China ranks 16th in the world, with 38 million kilograms set to be exported in 2026. This is a 1.6% year-on-year decline since 1997. Mexico was the largest exporter in 2021, with 41 million kilograms, followed by Germany, Belgium, and Brazil.
