PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1491988
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1491988
The global 1,4-butanediol market is projected to grow from USD 7.8 billion in 2024 to USD 11.1 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. The major drivers of the 1,4-butanediol market include the rising demand for its applications in producing tetrahydrofuran (THF) and polyurethane (PU) due to their extensive use in automotive, electronics, and textile industries. Additionally, rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and a growing focus on sustainable and bio-based products are significantly propelling market growth.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2018-2029 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2029 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion) and Volume (Kilotons) |
Segments | 1,4-Butanediol by type, technology, application, and Region |
Regions covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World |
"Bio-Based 1,4-butanediol, by type, is estimated to account for the fastest growing segment during the forecast period".
Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is the fastest-growing segment by type due to rising environmental awareness, supported by favorable regulations encouraging renewable alternatives. Technological advancements have made production more efficient and cost-effective, driving competitiveness. Increasing demand across industries like automotive and textiles for sustainable products further boosts bio-based 1,4-butanedion's growth. Investments in research and development fuel innovation, enhancing production scalability. This collective momentum positions bio-based 1,4-butanediol as a key driver in the evolving landscape of renewable chemicals.
. "Gamma Butyrolactone, by application, is estimated to account for the fastest growing segment during the forecast period".
Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) is the fastest-growing segment in the applications of 1,4-butanediol due to its versatile use as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including pyrrolidone's and solvents. Its high demand in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and electronics industries further fuels its growth. Additionally, GBL's role as a precursor in manufacturing spandex fibers and as a solvent in various industrial applications contributes to its rapid market expansion. The increasing focus on high-performance materials and sustainable solutions also enhances the demand for Gamma-Butyrolactone which further increases the 1,4-butanediol market.
DCC (Taiwan), BASF-SE (Germany), Xinjiang Tianye Group Co., Ltd. (China), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), SIPCHEM Company (Saudi Arabia), are some of the major players operating in the 1,4-butanediol market. These players have adopted strategies such as acquisitions, expansions, partnerships, and agreements to increase their market share business revenue.
The report defines segments, and projects the 1,4-butanediol market based on 1,4-butanediol type, technology type, application, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth of the market, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles, 1,4-butanediol manufacturers and comprehensively analyses their market shares and core competencies as well as tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, joint ventures, agreements, and acquisitions, undertaken by them in the market.
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in the market by providing them with the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the 1,4-butanediol market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders obtain an improved understanding of the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.