Chloroprene latex price December 2025 and outlook (see chart below)
- North America:US$2.73/Index, 0.7% up
- Northeast Asia:US$3.01/Index, 0.7% up
- Europe:US$2.76/Index, -0.4% down
- Southeast Asia:US$5.83/Index, 0.7% up
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Chloroprene latex price index
This post is a summary of the Chloroprene latex price developments. The price developments of Chloroprene latex are expressed in US$ prices converted FX rates applicable at the time when the price was valid. Chloroprene latex price index developments are calculated from multiple separate sources of data to ensure statistical accuracy.
The outlook for Chloroprene latex prices is generated from different inputs including:
- Very recent price developments of immediate cost drivers of Chloroprene latex prices
- Recent price developments of underlying feedstocks which drive the price of Chloroprene latex
- Market futures for both cost drives and feedstocks of Chloroprene latex prices
- Adjustment of current supply/demand imbalances in the Chloroprene latex market
- Longer term trends in likely demand conditions
What is Chloroprene latex and what is it used for
Chloroprene latex (a form of polychloroprene sold as an aqueous polymer dispersion) is the latex form of polychloroprene (commonly known by the trade name Neoprene). It is an emulsion (aqueous) polymer of the monomer chloroprene and shares the core properties of neoprene: good weather, ozone and oil resistance, mechanical strength and flame resistance. Chloroprene/neoprene latex is used for coatings, sprayed or brush-applied membranes, adhesives, industrial and protective gloves, foam products, and specialty dipped goods (e.g., orthopedic supports, wetsuits and some industrial seals).
How is Chloroprene latex produced
Chloroprene latex is produced commercially by free-radical emulsion polymerization of the chloroprene monomer (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene) in water. The process typically uses surfactants and initiators (for example persulfates), and may include chain-transfer agents and crosslinkers; after polymerization the latex is neutralized/adjusted and unreacted monomer removed before sale or coagulation to solid rubber. Emulsion polymerization and downstream processing (steam flashing of monomer, acidification/neutralization and coagulation or stabilization) are the standard industrial steps.
How large is the global market for Chloroprene latex
Market reports treat chloroprene latex as part of the broader chloroprene/neoprene market. Recent industry reports estimate the global chloroprene/chloroprene-rubber (neoprene) market value in the range of roughly USD ~1.6–2.2 billion (2024 estimates vary by source and by whether solid & latex forms are combined), with forecasts projecting moderate growth through the 2020s driven by demand in Asia-Pacific and industrial applications. If you need a single numeric figure for planning or procurement, pick a specific market definition (latex only vs. all neoprene products) and I can fetch the latest vendor/market-report number.
Where is Chloroprene latex produced
Production is concentrated in industrial chemical regions in Asia (notably Japan, China and South Korea), Europe and the United States. Major manufacturers and technology leaders include large chemical producers in Japan (e.g., Denka, Tosoh), specialty chemical firms in Europe and Asia, and several integrated rubber chemical producers; capacity expansions and shifts have been reported in Asia as demand grows. Many reports note Asia-Pacific as the largest regional share of production and consumption.