NEWS

The Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) market entered a weak phase after a narrow upward rally in 2025. The annual average price of Qilu BR9000 in Shandong market stood at 12,300 yuan/ton, a year-on-year decrease of 13.37%. Price fluctuations throughout the year were influenced by multiple factors including raw material costs, tariff policies, and supply-demand dynamics. Looking ahead to the 2026 BR market outlook, driven by factors such as expanded butadiene capacity (the key raw material), a slight increase in BR supply, and policy adjustments on the demand side, the market is expected to show a trend of bottoming out and then fluctuating. The projected 2026 BR price range is 10,000–13,500 yuan/ton, slightly lower than the average price in 2025.

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