Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (High Nitrile HNBR (40% Below ACNBelow 50%), Middle High Nitrile HNBR (35% Below ACNBelow 40%), Low Temperature Grade HNBR (ACNBelow 25%), Other grade HNBR, Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR)) By Application (Automotive industry, Oil industry, Other industries), Regional Forecast To 2031

Updated On: 29 April 2024

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) Market Report Overview

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global hydrogenated nitrile rubber (hnbr) market size was USD 473.5 million in the year 2022 and market is projected to touch 812.2 Million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.

The unusual elastomer known as hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) is created by hydrogenating regular nitrile rubber. Compared to nitrile rubbers, it is more resistant to chemicals and oil. Between nitrile rubber and (per)fluor elastomers in price range, HNBR elastomers offer a variety of performance. It fills a need in several application areas where heat resistance and resistance to abrasive media are requirements. The mechanical qualities of hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber include resistance to heat, oil, chemicals, and ozone. It is used for a variety of things, including roller covers, belts, hoses, seals, and diaphragms. Rapid growth in the demand for greater heat resistance and longer service lives in automotive sealing applications is what propels the manufacturing of HNBR.

 The growing demand from different end-use sectors, including the automotive, construction, and oil & gas industries, as well as rising consumer desire for high-quality rubber products, are some of the key drivers propelling the market expansion for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR).

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Latest Trends

"Manufacturing Of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) Is Primarily Driven By The Automobile Sector"

A important end-use market for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber is the automobile sector. Applications with high performance are seeing a demand. The worldwide competitiveness in the automobile sector has given the Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber its own prominence. Timing belt development would likely need to use high-performance material due to the trend in engine designs. To meet the need for proper engine functioning, the automobile industry began switching from polychloroprene to hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber as the primary raw material. Due to its application in the creation of hoses, seals, and belts for the construction of vehicles, the hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber is primarily employed in the automotive industry. Benefits like higher heat and oxidation stability, compatibility with coolants and lubricants, high mechanical strength, and superior fuel resistance provided by the HNBR are anticipated to drive increasing usage of the material in the automotive sector.

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) Market Segmentation

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• By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into High Nitrile HNBR (40% Below ACNBelow 50%), Middle High Nitrile HNBR (35% Below ACNBelow 40%), Low Temperature Grade HNBR (ACNBelow 25%), Other grade HNBR, Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR). High Nitrile HNBR (40% Below ACNBelow 50%) is anticipated to be the leading segment.

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Automotive industry, Oil industry, Other industries. Automotive industry will be the dominating segment.

Driving Factors

"Rising Demand For HNBR From Several Industries Fuel The Market Growth"

The primary reasons propelling the growth of the worldwide hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) market are the rising demand for HNBR from several end-use industries, including automotive, medical, construction, and petroleum & gas. A key end-use market for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber is the automobile industry, where considerable demand is seen in high-performance applications. Due to the excellent mechanical properties of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber, which include high oil and solvent resistance, there is increased demand for the product from the automobile industry, which supports market expansion.

The demand for high-quality rubber from consumers is driving changes in the rubber manufacturing process. The widespread usage of synthetic rubbers in high-performance products has directly fueled the growth of the market for hydrogenated butadiene nitrile rubber. It is anticipated that increased offshore drilling activities and rising demand for Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber in EOR would drive market growth. Also, they serve as rollers for the steel and paper mills, boosting the industry's growth. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend towards using high-quality rubber sourced from a diverse market pool across the world. This pattern is anticipated to increase the income of the world's demand for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber in the next years (HNBR).

"High Thermal Stability and Great Resistance Property Propel The Market Growth"

With the growing use of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber in the production of industrial and medical gloves, the demand for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) is rising. Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber gloves are strongly advised in practically all significant industrial applications due to an increase in industrial accidents. Moreover, Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber has higher thermal stability, great solvent or chemical resistance, and is the material of choice when producing medical non-latex gloves. The Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) Market is anticipated to grow as a result of its superior ozone resistance, high strength, and greater tolerance than NBR in oil drilling applications. The primary drivers impacting the growth of the worldwide hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber business include rising demand from a variety of end-use sectors, including the automotive, medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, and equipment. Improvements in nitrile butadiene (NBR) selection have led to hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) being one of the rubber products' fastest-growing raw materials.

Restraining Factors

"Availability Of Alternatives And Higher Cost Restrain The Market Growth"

The availability of alternatives such thermoplastic elastomers is anticipated to be a significant restraint on the hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) industry. Higher cost, low resistance to organic solvents and aromatic oils, poor electrical characteristics, and poor flame resistance are among of the drawbacks of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR). These drawbacks lead to a rise in the usage of NBR and EPDM as replacement elastomers.

Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) Market Regional Insights

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"Asia-Pacific Region Is Anticipated To Be The Leading Region During Forecast Period"

Over the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to keep the leading position in the market. One of the biggest markets for hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber is the automotive industry. The region's HNBR output is anticipated to increase as a result of the large-scale manufacturing operations and facility expansions by rubber processing enterprises. Asia Pacific's top two auto-producing countries, China and India, are driving up demand for the hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber materials used to make motorbikes, automobiles, light trucks, and buses. The industry is anticipated to rise as the automobile and tyre industries expand in developing nations.

Key Industry Players

"Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage "

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

List of Market Players Profiled

• Zeon (Japan)
• LANXESS (Germany)
• Zannan Scitech (China)

Report Coverage

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, and restraints. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.