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Polyisobutylene (PIB)
Polyisobutylene (PIB, also called polyisobutene, CAS 9003-27-4) is a vinyl polymer that is made from the monomer isobutylene (IB) by cationic polymerization.
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Polyisobutylene (PIB, also called polyisobutene, CAS 9003-27-4) is a vinyl polymer that is made from the monomer isobutylene (IB) by cationic polymerization.
PIB is a colorless to light-yellow, elastic, semisolid or viscous substance. It is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Because of their highly paraffinic and nonpolar nature, PIBs are soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents and insoluble in polar solvents. Solubility generally decreases with increasing molecular weight of the polymer and increasing size of the aliphatic portion of the solvent molecule. The amorphous characteristics and low glass transition temperature (Tg = −62°C) of PIB impart high flexibility and permanent tack. Despite the favorable tack property, the adhesion of PIBs to many surfaces is weak because of their low polarity. This problem can be overcome by the addition of tackifiers (such as rosin ester resins) and other materials that will impart some polar properties to the formulation.
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Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2032
Market perspective
Polyisobutylene (PIB, also called polyisobutene, CAS 9003-27-4) is a vinyl polymer that is made from the monomer isobutylene (IB) by cationic polymerization.
PIB is a colorless to light-yellow, elastic, semisolid or viscous substance. It is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Because of their highly paraffinic and nonpolar nature, PIBs are soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents and insoluble in polar solvents. Solubility generally decreases with increasing molecular weight of the polymer and increasing size of the aliphatic portion of the solvent molecule. The amorphous characteristics and low glass transition temperature (Tg = −62°C) of PIB impart high flexibility and permanent tack. Despite the favorable tack property, the adhesion of PIBs to many surfaces is weak because of their low polarity. This problem can be overcome by the addition of tackifiers (such as rosin ester resins) and other materials that will impart some polar properties to the formulation.
Leading supplers in the market are TPC Group, Infineum, Lubrizol, BASF, Ineos, Daelim and Chevron Oronite.
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Report Scope
This report provides a structured, data-driven view of the global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market, combining harmonized quantitative metrics with targeted qualitative insight to support business and growth strategy, market positioning, and capital allocation.
The Polyisobutylene (PIB) market size, estimates, and forecasts are presented in terms of sales volume (K MT) and revenue (US$ million), with 2025 as the base year and historical and forecast data for 2021-2032. The report segments the global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market by Type, Application, region/country, and company, provides regional market sizes at the segment level, profiles the competitive landscape and key players and their market ranks, and reviews technology trends and new product developments relevant to Polyisobutylene (PIB).
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section analyzes the strategies and performance of leading manufacturers in the global Polyisobutylene (PIB) market, including portfolio focus, innovation and product development, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, and geographic expansion used to sustain or enhance competitive positions. It also summarizes recent corporate developments and key financial indicators and provides global revenue, price, and sales volume data by manufacturer for 2020-2025, enabling benchmarking of scale, pricing, and market share and supporting assessment of market concentration through indicators such as CR5 and CR10.
Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market by Company
TPC
Infineum
Lubrizol
BASF
Ineos
Daelim
Chevron Oronite
ENEOS
Braskem
Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC)
Zhejiang Shunda
Kothari Petrochemicals
Shandong Hongrui
BASF-YPC
Polyisobutylene (PIB) Segment by Type
Low Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
High Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
Polyisobutylene (PIB) Segment by Application
Fuel & Lube Additives
Adhesive & Sealant
Plastic & Elastomer Modifier
Gum Base
Other
Polyisobutylene (PIB) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the study scope of this report, executive summary of market segments by type, market size segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Polyisobutylene (PIB) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Sales, revenue of Polyisobutylene (PIB) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the future development prospects, and market space in the world.
Chapter 5: Introduces market segments by application, market size segment for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, sales and revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.
Chapter 13: Concluding Insights of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Low Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
- Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
- High Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
Applications
- Fuel & Lube Additives
- Adhesive & Sealant
- Plastic & Elastomer Modifier
- Gum Base
- Other
Companies covered
- TPC
- Infineum
- Lubrizol
- BASF
- Ineos
- Daelim
- Chevron Oronite
- ENEOS
- Braskem
- Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC)
- Zhejiang Shunda
- Kothari Petrochemicals
- Shandong Hongrui
- BASF-YPC
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1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition
- 1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 1.2.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.3 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market by Type
- 1.3.1 Low Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
- 1.3.2 Medium Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
- 1.3.3 High Molecular Weight Polyisobutylene
- 1.4 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Type
- 1.4.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Overview by Type (2021-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Historic Market Size Review by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.4.3 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Forecasted Market Size by Type (2027-2032)
- 1.5 Key Regions Market Size by Type
- 1.5.1 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.2 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.3 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.4 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.5 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
2 Global Market Dynamics
- 2.1 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Trends
- 2.2 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Drivers
- 2.3 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 2.4 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Restraints
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Company
- 3.1 Global Top Players by Polyisobutylene (PIB) Revenue (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Top Players by Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Top Players by Polyisobutylene (PIB) Price (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Industry Company Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Major Company Production Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Company, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Company Establishment Date
- 3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
- 3.8.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Players Market Share by Revenue in 2025
- 3.8.3 2025 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Regional Status and Outlook
- 4.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size and CAGR by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Historic Market Size by Region
- 4.2.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales in Volume by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales in Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.3 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Forecasted Market Size by Region
- 4.3.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales in Volume by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales in Value by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.3 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2027-2032)
5 Polyisobutylene (PIB) by Application
- 5.1 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market by Application
- 5.1.1 Fuel & Lube Additives
- 5.1.2 Adhesive & Sealant
- 5.1.3 Plastic & Elastomer Modifier
- 5.1.4 Gum Base
- 5.1.5 Other
- 5.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Overview by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Historic Market Size Review by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.2.3 Global Polyisobutylene (PIB) Forecasted Market Size by Application (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Key Regions Market Size by Application
- 5.3.1 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.2 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.4 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
6 Company Profiles
- 6.1 TPC
- 6.1.1 TPC Company Information
- 6.1.2 TPC Business Overview
- 6.1.3 TPC Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.1.4 TPC Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.1.5 TPC Recent Developments
- 6.2 Infineum
- 6.2.1 Infineum Company Information
- 6.2.2 Infineum Business Overview
- 6.2.3 Infineum Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.2.4 Infineum Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.2.5 Infineum Recent Developments
- 6.3 Lubrizol
- 6.3.1 Lubrizol Company Information
- 6.3.2 Lubrizol Business Overview
- 6.3.3 Lubrizol Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.3.4 Lubrizol Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.3.5 Lubrizol Recent Developments
- 6.4 BASF
- 6.4.1 BASF Company Information
- 6.4.2 BASF Business Overview
- 6.4.3 BASF Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.4.4 BASF Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.4.5 BASF Recent Developments
- 6.5 Ineos
- 6.5.1 Ineos Company Information
- 6.5.2 Ineos Business Overview
- 6.5.3 Ineos Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.5.4 Ineos Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.5.5 Ineos Recent Developments
- 6.6 Daelim
- 6.6.1 Daelim Company Information
- 6.6.2 Daelim Business Overview
- 6.6.3 Daelim Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.6.4 Daelim Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.6.5 Daelim Recent Developments
- 6.7 Chevron Oronite
- 6.7.1 Chevron Oronite Company Information
- 6.7.2 Chevron Oronite Business Overview
- 6.7.3 Chevron Oronite Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.7.4 Chevron Oronite Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.7.5 Chevron Oronite Recent Developments
- 6.8 ENEOS
- 6.8.1 ENEOS Company Information
- 6.8.2 ENEOS Business Overview
- 6.8.3 ENEOS Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.8.4 ENEOS Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.8.5 ENEOS Recent Developments
- 6.9 Braskem
- 6.9.1 Braskem Company Information
- 6.9.2 Braskem Business Overview
- 6.9.3 Braskem Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.9.4 Braskem Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.9.5 Braskem Recent Developments
- 6.10 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC)
- 6.10.1 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC) Company Information
- 6.10.2 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC) Business Overview
- 6.10.3 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC) Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.10.4 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC) Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.10.5 Jilin Petrochemical(CNPC) Recent Developments
- 6.11 Zhejiang Shunda
- 6.11.1 Zhejiang Shunda Company Information
- 6.11.2 Zhejiang Shunda Business Overview
- 6.11.3 Zhejiang Shunda Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.11.4 Zhejiang Shunda Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.11.5 Zhejiang Shunda Recent Developments
- 6.12 Kothari Petrochemicals
- 6.12.1 Kothari Petrochemicals Company Information
- 6.12.2 Kothari Petrochemicals Business Overview
- 6.12.3 Kothari Petrochemicals Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.12.4 Kothari Petrochemicals Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.12.5 Kothari Petrochemicals Recent Developments
- 6.13 Shandong Hongrui
- 6.13.1 Shandong Hongrui Company Information
- 6.13.2 Shandong Hongrui Business Overview
- 6.13.3 Shandong Hongrui Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.13.4 Shandong Hongrui Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.13.5 Shandong Hongrui Recent Developments
- 6.14 BASF-YPC
- 6.14.1 BASF-YPC Company Information
- 6.14.2 BASF-YPC Business Overview
- 6.14.3 BASF-YPC Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.14.4 BASF-YPC Polyisobutylene (PIB) Product Portfolio
- 6.14.5 BASF-YPC Recent Developments
7 North America by Country
- 7.1 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country
- 7.1.1 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.1.2 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.1.3 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 7.2 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country
- 7.2.1 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.2.2 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.2.3 North America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
8 Europe by Country
- 8.1 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country
- 8.1.1 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.1.2 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.1.3 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country
- 8.2.1 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.2.2 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.2.3 Europe Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific by Country
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country
- 9.1.1 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.1.2 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.1.3 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country
- 9.2.1 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.2.2 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.2.3 Asia-Pacific Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
10 South America by Country
- 10.1 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country
- 10.1.1 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.1.2 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.1.3 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 10.2 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country
- 10.2.1 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.2.2 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.2.3 South America Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
11 Middle East and Africa by Country
- 11.1 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country
- 11.1.1 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.1.2 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.1.3 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country
- 11.2.1 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.2.2 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.2.3 Middle East and Africa Polyisobutylene (PIB) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
12 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.1 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Value Chain Analysis
- 12.1.1 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Key Raw Materials
- 12.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price
- 12.1.3 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 12.1.4 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 12.1.5 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Production Mode & Process
- 12.2 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 12.2.2 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Distributors
- 12.2.3 Polyisobutylene (PIB) Customers
13 Concluding Insights
14 Appendix
- 14.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 14.2 Research Methodology
- 14.3 Research Process
- 14.4 Authors List of This Report
- 14.5 Data Source
- 14.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 14.5.2 Primary Sources
- 14.6 Disclaimer
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