In 2023, the import of Butadiene Rubber (BR) to the US was recorded at 67 million kilograms. The forecast for 2024 shows a slight annual decrease in imports, beginning at 66.67 million kilograms, and continuing to decline to 65.556 million kilograms by 2028. This represents a modest year-on-year reduction, reflecting a trend of diminishing imports at an annual average compound rate of around -0.5% over these five years, indicating a stable yet shrinking market environment.
Future trends to watch for include developments in domestic production capabilities of Butadiene Rubber, potential regulatory changes affecting importation, and shifts in global supply chains or geopolitical factors that could further influence the volume of imports to the US.
