Understanding BR prices
Raw materials and production
Synthetic rubber is manufactured from chemical monomers rather than collected from trees. Styrene-butadiene rubber and butadiene rubber have different compositions and properties. Grades are selected to suit processing and final performance requirements.
Applications and consumption
Tyres, footwear and industrial rubber goods consume synthetic rubber, often in blends with other elastomers. Each component contributes different properties. Demand is connected to vehicle use and manufacturing as well as the broader replacement market for tyres.
What affects BR prices?
Monomer costs, petrochemical output, tyre production and inventory levels influence synthetic-rubber prices. Natural-rubber availability can affect some blending decisions. Grade and composition should be checked before comparing SBR, BR and natural-rubber quotations.
How to read BR price today
This page follows BR in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: British Plastics Federation — materials and applications ↗
Frequently asked questions about BR
What is BR price today?
The latest available value is 16,390.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects BR prices?
Monomer costs, petrochemical output, tyre production and inventory levels influence synthetic-rubber prices. Natural-rubber availability can affect some blending decisions. Grade and composition should be checked before comparing SBR, BR and natural-rubber quotations.
What is BR used for in everyday life and industry?
Tyres, footwear and industrial rubber goods consume synthetic rubber, often in blends with other elastomers. Each component contributes different properties. Demand is connected to vehicle use and manufacturing as well as the broader replacement market for tyres.
Why can local BR prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical BR prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.