| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM Rubber | China | FOB | USD 5,153.79/MT | May 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 5,273.19/MT | May 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | Germany | CIF | USD 5,247.45/MT | May 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | India | CIF | USD 5,221.34/MT | May 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 5,191.75/MT | May 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | China | FOB | USD 4,955.56/MT | April 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | USA | CIF | USD 5,042.56/MT | April 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | Germany | CIF | USD 5,081.56/MT | April 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | India | CIF | USD 5,005.56/MT | April 2026 |
| EPDM Rubber | Japan | CIF | USD 4,997.56/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
EPDM Rubber prices in China increased to ~RMB 33.83/kg in April and ~RMB 34.87/kg in May, showing a ~3.1% increase. The EPDM rubber market received support from higher upstream costs early in Q2 due to global oil supply disruptions and increased synthetic rubber production expenses. However, broader synthetic rubber markets faced weaker feedstock support later as butadiene and other petrochemical inputs declined. Supply remained relatively balanced despite maintenance activities, as overall synthetic rubber production increased. Tire production provided some support, with rubber tire casing output increasing, but weak replacement demand, high finished tire inventories and softer export orders limited stronger market momentum.
Europe
EPDM Rubber prices in Germany increased to ~EUR 4.33/kg in April and ~EUR 4.50/kg in May, showing a ~3.9% increase. European markets remained supported by elevated production costs, with higher energy and intermediate-goods prices increasing pressure on rubber manufacturers. Automotive demand provided stability, supported by higher vehicle registrations and growing electric and hybrid vehicle adoption, which increased demand for seals, hoses and weather-resistant rubber components. However, construction-related demand remained uneven, with weaker building activity limiting EPDM consumption in roofing, sealing and insulation applications. Higher input costs supported prices, but moderate downstream growth restricted larger increases.
North America
EPDM Rubber prices in the United States increased to ~USD 5,042.56/MT in April and ~USD 5,273.19/MT in May, showing a ~4.6% increase. The market experienced strong cost pressure from higher synthetic rubber manufacturing expenses and upstream feedstock volatility. Producer prices for synthetic rubber manufacturing increased during Q2, reflecting higher raw material and production costs. Downstream demand remained mixed, with automotive production improving slightly and construction-supply output showing growth, while plastics and rubber-product manufacturing remained weaker. The price increase was mainly driven by cost pressure rather than strong demand growth.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, EPDM rubber prices are expected to remain supported by production costs and feedstock movements, while demand recovery in automotive and construction sectors will influence price direction.
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Asia
EPDM rubber prices showed an increase on the Asian market, backed up by strong ethylene prices, combined with a shortage of supply in the region. Limited supply due to lower utilization rates at steam crackers and a decrease in capacities by 20-28% in Japan and South Korea created additional pressure on buyers, who switched to imports, pushing buyers toward imports and increasing competition for cargoes. For India, increased reliance on shipments and a shortage in supply continued to push prices higher due to energy flow problems worldwide.
Europe
EPDM rubber pricing in Europe stayed low owing to excess supply and poor demand. The poor performance of ethylene and its low cracking margin of about 75% limited cost support for the commodity. Additionally, the continued availability of imports for olefins and derivatives weighed down the local producers, and demand from the automotive and building industries was weak due to inflation and sluggish economic growth.
North America
In North America, EPDM rubber prices remained largely stable with slight pressure, as oversupply and weak downstream demand persisted. Ethylene-linked cost support from higher natural gas and ethane prices prevented sharp declines, but compressed margins limited upward movement. Demand from automotive components and industrial applications remained cautious, keeping market activity restrained despite elevated production costs.
EPDM rubber is a type of synthetic rubber that is a copolymer of ethylene, propylene, and non-conjugated diene monomers. These dienes are usually vinyl norbornene, dicyclopentadiene, etc. It is an example of M-class synthetic rubber, meaning that it is an elastomer comprising a saturated chain of polymethylene type. Usually, the ethylene content is between 45-75%, whereas dienes are around 3-9%. The cross-linkages are vulcanized via Sulphur. EPDM rubber owing to its excellent properties like resistance to heat, light, ozone, and polar liquids, are widely prevalent among manufacturers.
Plasticizers, Electrical Insulators, Sealant and gasketing, Waterproof Seals, Construction, Automotives
EPDM synthetic rubber, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber
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The polymerization reaction of the feedstock ethylene, propylene, and the catalyst take place in the presence of an excess hydrocarbon solvent. Stabilizers are required as and when needed. Then steam and hot water remove the excess solvent and monomers, leaving only the EPDM rubber. This product is then dried through a mechanical press or in ovens.
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