• 12 октября 2026 г.
  • Market: Химическая промышленность, Тяжелые олефины

India's butadiene market has long operated with a structural imbalance. Despite exporting significant volumes of butadiene, the country continues to import large quantities of higher-value derivatives. As new cracker projects and downstream investments move forward, the industry is asking whether India can finally convert feedstock availability into domestic value creation.

In this insight paper, Aditi Parikh, Market Analyst, Chemicals, and Utkarsh Mishra, Lead Olefins Consultant, Asia, examine whether a new wave of derivative investment could begin to reshape India's position in global butadiene markets.

Download the paper to:

  • Understand why India continues to export butadiene while importing higher-value derivatives.
  • Examine the investment case for greater domestic integration.
  • Explore the competitive advantages that have kept imports flowing into the Indian market.
  • Consider how new cracker developments could reshape butadiene supply.
  • Assess whether India is approaching a turning point in its petrochemical value chain.

 

This paper draws on insights from Argus' butadiene market intelligence services, helping market participants understand the market forces shaping global C4 value chains.

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