The global rubber additives market faces tight supply and sharp price hikes recently. Affected by production disruptions and rising upstream costs, tire-grade insoluble sulfur has witnessed a dramatic price increase of over 140% since the start of this year.
Vulcanization accelerators and antioxidants also follow the upward trend due to limited spot inventory. As essential ingredients for rubber processing, these chemicals directly impact the production of tires and industrial rubber products, together with natural rubber and synthetic rubber materials.
Market participants stay cautious with purchasing, mostly sticking to hand-to-mouth buying. Industry insiders predict the tight supply situation will continue in the short run. Reliable stock sources and stable pricing have now become the top concerns for rubber product manufacturers worldwide.
Post time: Jul-06-2026