Raw Materials Pricing Reports

The Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) market experienced a strong upward movement during the second quarter of 2026. The rise was mainly connected with the growing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. These developments created difficulties for the movement of crude oil, naphtha, and other important feedstocks used in the rubber industry. As supply routes became less predictable, producers and buyers became more cautious about future availability. SBR is widely used in tyres, footwear, belts, hoses, automotive components, and several industrial rubber products. Because of this wide range of applications, changes in feedstock costs and supply conditions can quickly affect the market. During Q2 2026, higher crude oil costs and concerns about the availability of styrene and butadiene created a strong cost push for producers. Please Submit Your Query For SBR Price Trend, Market Analysis and Forecast: https://www.price-watch.ai/book-a-demo/ Global SBR ...

In the second quarter of 2026, niobium prices in the market showed a notable move upward, especially in China, as demand for HSLA steel remained firm and import availability from Brazil stayed constrained. This combination helped push ferro-niobium prices higher in China, with infrastructure activity continuing to keep steel output robust through April and May. On the surface, these were small but steady shifts that reflected deeper dynamics in the global niobium market and how different regions reacted to local conditions. Please Submit Your Query For Niobium Price Trend, Market Analysis and Forecast: https://www.price-watch.ai/book-a-demo/ One of the clearest patterns during this period was the divergence between regional markets. In China, the price trend was supported by ongoing infrastructure investment, which kept steel production and downstream demand steady. This kept the ferro-niobium price rising modestly in the April–May window. Yet, this strength did not occur in isolat...