Forecasts for the Styrene Butadiene Styrene market are encouraging, with steady annual growth expected over the next decade. The combined effects of rising demand in infrastructure, automotive, and footwear end‑uses support this positive outlook. As urbanization and mobility trends continue to evolve, SBS demand is projected to scale in parallel.

However, growth will not be uniform. While infrastructure-driven demand for SBS in road surfacing may grow strongly in emerging economies, more mature markets will likely see increased uptake of high-specification grades for premium applications. Suppliers who can balance commodity volume with specialty product lines (such as high‑performance elastomer grades) are poised to capture the full opportunity.