South Africa Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Market Size & Outlook

The nitrile butadiene rubber market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.4% is expected of South Africa nitrile butadiene rubber market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$9.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.3%
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South Africa nitrile butadiene rubber market highlights

  • The South Africa nitrile butadiene rubber market generated a revenue of USD 9.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 15.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, seals & o-rings was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Gloves is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Nitrile butadiene rubber market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 9.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15.2 million
Growth rate6.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSeals & o-rings
Fastest growing segmentGloves
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHoses, Belts, Cables, Molded & Extruded Products, Seals & O-rings, Rubber Compounds, Adhesives & Sealants, Gloves, Foamed Products
Key market players worldwideARLANXEO, Zeon Corp, Sibur, PetroChina Co Ltd Class H, Dynasol Group, Syensqo SA, Kumho Petrochemical, LG Chem, Eni, JSR Corp, AirBoss of America Corp, Atlantic Lithium Ltd, Manhattan Associates Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global nitrile butadiene rubber market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Gulf Cooperation Council nitrile butadiene rubber market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Gulf Cooperation Council is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 40.3 million by 2030.

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Seals & o-rings was the largest segment with a revenue share of 18.18% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa nitrile butadiene rubber market based on hoses, belts, cables, molded & extruded products, seals & o-rings, rubber compounds, adhesives & sealants, gloves, foamed products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growing automotive industry in the country is expected to fuel the demand for nitrile butadiene rubber. Properties such as abrasion resistance, oil resistance, tear resistance, applications in low and high temperatures are aiding the growth of nitrile butadiene rubber in automotive industry. 


According to The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), the country produced approximately 0.44 million units of vehicles in 2020. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country has slowed down the manufacturing activities owing to the restriction on supply & transport and declining demand, which is expected to negatively impact the market.

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