Butadiene Price Trend Q2 2026 | Forecast, Chart, Prices & Index

The Butadiene Price Trend changed sharply during Q2 2026, with prices moving higher across almost every major market covered in the quarter. The main reason was a sudden increase in crude oil and naphtha-related feedstock costs following the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict and the growing threat around the Strait of Hormuz.

These developments created concerns about energy and raw material supply, which quickly affected the cost of producing and moving butadiene. For buyers and sellers, Q2 was a good example of how quickly the butadiene market can react when energy markets become unstable.

Prices climbed strongly through much of the quarter and reached very high levels in several regions. However, the story changed in June. Buying activity slowed, supply concerns eased to some extent, and Butadiene Prices started to fall across most monitored markets.