Rubber: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US rubber demand and synthetic rubber shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by type in terms of: styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR); polybutadiene (BR); natural rubber; chloroprene rubber (CR); isobutylene isoprene, or butyl, rubber (IIR); isoprene rubber (IR); and nitrile rubber (NBR); ethylene-propylene diene monomer (EPDM); and other synthetic rubbers such as acrylic and fluoroelastomers.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total shipments, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.

The scope of this report is defined as thermoset elastomers and excludes thermoplastic elastomers (e.g., thermoplastic polyurethanes) as well as silicone elastomers. Reclaimed rubber is also excluded. Rubber demand represents the raw elastomers, before the compounding stage. Re-exports of rubber are excluded from demand and trade figures.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
316210 Footwear Manufacturing
325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
326212 Tire Retreading
326220 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
326291 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

Table of Contents

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Trade
• Alternative Raw Materials

• Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
• Polybutadiene Rubber
• Natural Rubber
CR, IIR, IR, & NBR

• Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer
• Other Synthetic Rubbers
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders
ABOUT THIS REPORT

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources
LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Rubber Demand, 2018 - 2023
• Figure 2 | US Rubber Nominal Demand Trends, 2008 - 2018
• Figure 3 | US Rubber Real Demand Trends, 2008 - 2018
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Rubber Demand, 2008 - 2023
• Figure 4 | US Rubber Trade, 2008 - 2018 (US$ mil)
• Table 2 | US Rubber Trade, 2008 - 2018 (US$ mil)
• Table 3 | US Rubber Imports by Product, 2008 - 2018 (US$ mil)
• Table 4 | US Rubber Exports by Product, 2008 - 2018 (US$ mil)
• Figure 5 | US Rubber Demand by Product, 2008 - 2023 (US$ bil)
• Table 5 | US Rubber Demand by Product, 2008 - 2023 (US$ mil)
• Figure 6 | US Rubber Demand by Product Performance Index, 2008 - 2023 (2008=100)
• Figure 7 | US Rubber Demand by Product, 2008 - 2023 (%)
• Figure 8 | US Real Rubber Demand, 2008 - 2023 (2012US$ bil)
• Table 6 | US Real Rubber Demand, 2008 - 2023 (2012US$ mil)
• Figure 9 | US Synthetic Rubber Shipments, 2008 - 2023 (US$ bil)
• Table 7 | US Synthetic Rubber Shipments, 2008 - 2023 (US$ mil)
• Figure 10 | Global Natural Rubber Price Index, 2008 - 2018 (2012=1.00)
• Table 8 | Global Natural Rubber Price Index, 2008 - 2018 (2012=1.00)
• Figure 11 | Rubber Price Index, 2008 - 2018 (2012=1.00)
• Table 9 | Rubber Price Index, 2008 - 2018 (2012=1.00)
• Figure 12 | US Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Demand w/ Manufactured & Retreaded Tire Shipments, 2008 - 2023
• Figure 13 | US Rubber Shipments Concentration, 2008 - 2018 (%)
• Figure 14 | US Synthetic Rubber Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2008 - 2018
• Table 10 | US Synthetic Rubber Firms, Establishments, & Employment, 2008 - 2018
• Table 11 | Leading Suppliers to the US Rubber Market by Type
• Table 12 | ExxonMobil Synthetic Rubber Brands
• Table 13 | Goodyear Synthetic Rubber Brands
• Table 14 | ARLANXEO Synthetic Rubber Brands
• Table 15 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Rubber