Polybutene-1 Market
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The global polybutene-1 market was valued at USD 373.4 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 2.4% from 2025 to 2034.
Polybutene-1 or PB-1 extrusion grade consumption has been growing in the marketplace given its impressive mechanical characteristics such as flexibility, and low temperature performance. These attributes are necessary for effective and sustainable plumbing and heating pipes. Their low modulus of elasticity, stress crack resistance, along with the ease of extrusion processing technologies which enables them to form into complex shapes, films, and sheets, is what makes them ideal. PB-1 polymer's chemical resistance, and low cellular permeability, makes it extremely advantageous in food and pharmaceutical industry for packaging where safety and product separation is of the utmost importance.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Base Year: | 2024 |
| Polybutene-1 Market size in 2024: | USD 373.4 Million |
| Forecast Period: | 2025 – 2034 |
| Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR: | 2.4 |
| 2023 Value Projection: | USD 468.6 Million |
| Historical Data for: | 2021 – 2024 |
| No of Pages: | 205 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 532 |
| Segments Covered: | Product Grade, Application and Region |
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Owing to necessity of specialized technology, there are a limited number of PB-1 manufacturers. Weak market demand found in certain geographic locations also results in high production costs for PB-1 which decreases their competitiveness against other available materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene. This ultimately limits the possible market expansion in developing regions of the world due to lack of sustainable pricing structures.
The PB-1 market is indeed benefiting due to the increasing revenues emanating from the construction industry's rapid growth. PB-1 is considered as the latest in highly durable and flexible piping materials. All types of infrastructure development, be it residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, is what’s boosting the growth rate of the PB-1 market. Furthermore, with the growing desire to improve and expand the existing infrastructure, fuels a rise in domestic PB-1’s consumption. This kind of significant improvement in infrastructure results in increased consumption of PB-1 and thus benefits manufacturers.
The PB-1 market gets the support from breakthroughs in polymer science. Due to the advancement of polymerization methods, PB-1 can be utilized with improved traits like increased adaptability, resistance to chemicals, and better thermal stability.
Enhancements in technology have also helped increase the yield of PB-1 while lowering the defect levels, which allows for more demanding applications such as piping systems, packaging, and glues. Moreover, these enhancements might be economical, enabling PB-1 to be more cost-effective than competing materials. These advancements in technology are boosting the adoption rate of PB-1 and increasing the business chances for PB-1 in several industries.
The extrusion grade segment will capture USD 270.7 million and demonstrate a 2.5% CAGR by 2034. Based on product grade, the market is divided into extrusion grade, injection molding grade, blow molding grade. Some of the best performing composites are extruded polybutene - 1 (pb-1) because of their excellent performance properties - supreme flexibility, impact strength and low temperature strength.
It is perfectly suited for application such as plumbing, heating system, and packages. It is also easy to process into complicated shapes, enables the extrusion of consistent quality, which increases its attractiveness in variety of industries.
Based on application, the polybutene-1 market is categorized into plumbing system, packaging system, hot melt adhesives. The plumbing system segment held a 52.1% market share in 2024, amounting to USD 193.6 million, and is projected to grow at a 2.4% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Due to their fundamental purpose for safe and effective water supply and waste management in residential, commercial and industrial builds, plumbing systems tend to dominate the market.
Their installation requires high durability, corrosion resistance, and other materials which are advanced solutions like polybutene-1 (PB-1) and other high-performance polymers. The increasing focus on infrastructure development along with renovation and stringent building codes and standards further boosts the demand for reliable plumbing systems. Additionally, the shift towards cost-effective, low maintenance solutions contributes to the mounting importance of plumbing systems within the modern construction and infrastructure world.
The U.S. polybutene-1 market is projected to achieve USD 92.8 million, with a CAGR of 1.8% from 2025 to 2034. Many opportunities exist within this sector since polybutene 1 is extensively utilized in plumbing, automotive, and packaging among others. The chemical resistance, low permeability, and ease of processing of PB-1, allow it to be applied in various industries. Common applications include piping systems, fuel lines, and flexible packages.
Moreover, PB-1 is used in plumbing due to its corrosion resistance and durable characteristics. Its use in eco-friendly packaging is also on the rise as many more manufacturers try to replace plastics made from petroleum oil.
The range of companies comprise of Braskem, an international chemical company that has created PB-1 Resins for construction and automotive processes. Daelim has utilized PB-1 in energy saving pipes and aviation fuel lines with its advanced production methods. LyondellBasell Industries, well known in the field of polymer technology, produced high quality PB-1 material for medical and automotive and consumer goods industries.
Mitsui Chemicals have focused on the R&D side, modifying PB-1 for flexible packaging and car parts. In the sphere of market development for the PB-1 substance, all these companies have strengthened the innovation, technology, and the business development.
Major players operating in the polybutene-1 industry are:
Market, By Product Grade
Market, By Application
The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:
Major players in the industry include Braskem, Daelim, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Mitsui Chemicals, Shandong Hongye Chemical, Shandong Tengzhou Rida Chemical Co., Ltd., Shell Chemicals USA, and TPC Group.
The global market size for polybutene-1 was valued at USD 373.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 468.6 million by 2034, driven by a CAGR of over 2.4% from 2025 to 2034.
The plumbing system segment held a 52.1% market share in 2024, amounting to USD 193.6 million, and is expected to grow at a 2.4% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, driven by the need for durable and corrosion-resistant materials.
The U.S. market is projected to achieve USD 92.8 million by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 1.8% from 2025 to 2034, due to expanding applications in plumbing, automotive, and packaging sectors.