PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530122
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530122
The global bio-butadiene market size is anticipated to reach USD 21,164 thousand by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.75% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth is majorly attributed to inclined consumer preferences for eco-friendly products pushing companies to adopt bio-based alternatives. Bio-butadiene offers a renewable and lower carbon footprint option compared to its petroleum-derived counterpart. This shift toward sustainability presents a major opportunity for bio-butadiene in industries like tire manufacturing, plastics production, and adhesives, paving the way for a more environmentally responsible future.
High crude oil prices and low natural gas prices in the U.S. have prompted petrochemical companies to transition from oil-based naphtha cracking to ethane cracking derived from natural gas. This shift has led to a decrease in butadiene supply from traditional sources.
Moreover, there is growing interest in developing on-purpose butadiene production methods using both conventional and renewable feedstocks. Concurrently, there is significant enthusiasm for green tires, which utilize synthetic rubber made from bio-based monomers such as bio-isoprene and bio-butadiene. This sector is particularly active, with companies like Genomatica and Cobalt Technologies planning commercialization efforts within the next five years.
Companies are increasingly working on research and development of the product. For instance, the BioButterfly project by Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens utilizes bioethanol from sugar beet for bio-butadiene production. This project demonstrates the feasibility of the technology on an industrial scale. Also, companies like Braskem are exploring bio-based ABS production using bio-butadiene derived from sugarcane.
Companies such as Synthos manufactures product by utilizing renewable ethanol feedstock to produce raw butadiene through a two-step catalytic process. Subsequently, the raw butadiene undergoes further refinement to yield a high-purity butadiene product.
This price difference can make bio-butadiene a less attractive option for manufacturers, especially those focused on short-term profitability. As a result, wider adoption in the market is hindered until production costs become more competitive with traditional butadiene.