The market value of SBR was estimated at $13,683 million in 2012, and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 3.0% from 2014 to 2019

The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to the raw materials, manufacturers, and end users of SBR. The value chain includes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players who are contributing to the global SBR industry.

The impact of several market factors, such as drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers of the SBR market such as tire labelling regulation, easy processing and urbanization in the emerging market for different applications, and inhibitors such as impact on environment and health issues. Factors such as the economic slowdown in Europe and the U.S., which affected the economy of other developed countries, are also taken into consideration in the report.

The SBR market is also classified based on different applications, including tires, footwear, constructions, polymer modification, adhesives, and others.

The key companies in this market are JSR Corporation (Tokyo), Shen Hua Chemical Industrial Company Limited (Beijing), Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Tokyo), Jilin Petrochemicals Limited (Jilin), Lanzhou Petrochemical Hongda Company (Gansu) and Indian Synthetic Rubber Limited (New Delhi).

These companies focus on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and to serve their customers more effectively. Investments for expansion of plant capacities, and acquisitions were the preferred strategies adopted by the top market players in the years 2012 & 2013. Their strategy to capture the market in developing economies includes expansions and agreements.

Globally, the Asia-Pacific region has emerged to be the driving factor for the SBR market, contributing to about 48% of the global consumption in 2012. China is the leading country in the consumption of SBR due to the availability of raw materials and labor at lower cost. The important emerging economies such as Japan, India, and others are also expected to thrive in the SBR market.