1,4 Butanediol Market Report by Type (Synthetic, Bio-based), Derivative (Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL), Polyurethane (PU), and Others), End Use Industry (Textile, Automotive, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, Electrical and Electronics, and Others), and Region 2026-2034

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The global 1,4 butanediol market size reached USD 8.5 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.5 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.08% during 2026-2034. The market is experiencing stable expansion due to its amplifying demand in producing solvents, plastics, and fibers. Moreover, its expanding applications in sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive, and textiles significantly bolster market growth, supported by continuous technological innovations and magnifying industrialization across major industries.
1,4 butanediol (C4H10O2) is a colorless, oily, and viscous liquid with high solubility in water and other chemicals. It is a primary alcohol and an organic compound produced from petroleum-based substrates such as acetylene, butane, propylene, and butadiene. It is widely used in industrial settings as a solvent and in the manufacturing of some types of plastics, elastic fibers, and polyurethanes. 1,4 butanediol is also used as a raw material in both the organic and fine chemical industries for its excellent environmental characteristics and minimal health risks to workers. As a result, it finds extensive applications across the textile, automotive, chemical, electrical and electronics, papermaking, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries.
1,4 BUTANEDIOL MARKET TRENDS:

Growing Demand from Electronics and Automotive Sectors

The global 1,4 butanediol (BDO) market is witnessing growth principally driven by its increasing utilization in the electronics and automotive sectors. 1,4 butanediol is an integral component in the manufacturing of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resins, which are extensively leveraged in these industries to produce durable plastic components, like housings or connectors. For instance, in May 2024, Yazaki Corporation and Toray Industries collaborated to produce a new recycled PBT resin particualrly for manufacturing connectors for automotive wire harnesses. Moreover, the heightening adoption of lightweight materials in electronic products and vehicles to lower weight and enhance efficacy has further bolstered the need for 1,4 butanediol. In addition, as the electronics and automotive industries continue to grow rapidly, the demand for superior-performance materials like 1,4 butanediol is anticipated to propel, boosting the market expansion.

Increasing Applications in Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals

The 1,4 butanediol market analysis indicates that the expanding applications in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries is notably driving the demand. 1,4 butanediol plays a crucial role as a key raw material in the production of tetrahydrofuran (THF), which is generally utilized in manufacturing spandex fibers generally found in personal care products as well as medical textiles. For instance, in May 2024, The LYCRA Company collaborated with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) to produce low-impact PTMEG, a key ingredient for bio-based LYCRA fiber or spandex fiber, from 1, 4 butanediol. In addition, 1,4 butanediol is extensively leveraged in the development of excipients and solvents for a broad range of pharmaceutical formulations. Moreover, as customer need for enhanced pharmaceuticals and personal care products escalates, the demand for versatile chemicals is anticipated to further boost market growth in these sectors, consequently broadening the 1,4 butanediol market scope. As per industry reports, by 2026, personal care market is projected to grow by 4.5% in India.

Inclination Toward Sustainable Production Techniques

The magnifying inclination towards sustainability is significantly impacting the 1,4 butanediol market as manufacturers are currently seeking bio-based production techniques. Bio-based 1,4 butanediol, typically derived from renewable feedstocks, is rapidly gaining momentum due to its lower environmental impact in comparison to conventional petrochemical-based production methods. Moreover, this inclination aligns with the increasing global environmental regulatory policies and customer demand for environmentally friendly products. In addition, several companies are actively investing in green production methods and technologies to address the rising requirement for sustainable materials. Consequently, the adoption of this product is expected to accelerate, as indicated by the 1,4 butanediol market research, offering new growth avenues in the market while addressing the demand for environmentally safe manufacturing solutions. According to a research article published in the journal Green Chemistry in January 2023, an eco-friendly method for the production of bio-based 1,4-butanediol from succinic acid was successfully developed. This method exhibited exceptional prolonged stability of 1,4-butanediol without hampering its functional activity, attaining a 91.2% yield rate.
1,4 BUTANEDIOL MARKET SEGMENTATION:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on type, derivative and end use industry.

Breakup by Type:
  • Synthetic
  • Bio-based
Breakup by Derivative:
  • Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
  • Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
  • Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
  • Polyurethane (PU)
  • Others
Breakup by End Use Industry:
  • Textile
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Others
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global 1,4 butanediol market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include:
  • Ashland Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (China Petrochemical Corporation)
  • Dairen Chemical Corporation
  • Genomatica Inc
  • KH Chemicals BV (Ravago S.A.)
  • Lanxess AG
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
  • Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd.
  • Sipchem Company
  • Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Sci.&Tech. Co. Ltd.
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
1 PREFACE

2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
  2.3.1 Primary Sources
  2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
  2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 INTRODUCTION

4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 GLOBAL 1,4 BUTANEDIOL MARKET

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast

6 MARKET BREAKUP BY TYPE

6.1 Synthetic
  6.1.1 Market Trends
  6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Bio-based
  6.2.1 Market Trends
  6.2.2 Market Forecast

7 MARKET BREAKUP BY DERIVATIVE

7.1 Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
  7.1.1 Market Trends
  7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
  7.2.1 Market Trends
  7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
  7.3.1 Market Trends
  7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Polyurethane (PU)
  7.4.1 Market Trends
  7.4.2 Market Forecast
7.5 Others
  7.5.1 Market Trends
  7.5.2 Market Forecast

8 MARKET BREAKUP BY END USE INDUSTRY

8.1 Textile
  8.1.1 Market Trends
  8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Automotive
  8.2.1 Market Trends
  8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
  8.3.1 Market Trends
  8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Electrical and Electronics
  8.4.1 Market Trends
  8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Others
  8.5.1 Market Trends
  8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 MARKET BREAKUP BY REGION

9.1 North America
  9.1.1 United States
    9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.1.2 Canada
    9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Asia-Pacific
  9.2.1 China
    9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.2 Japan
    9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.3 India
    9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.4 South Korea
    9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.5 Australia
    9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.6 Indonesia
    9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.7 Others
    9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Europe
  9.3.1 Germany
    9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.2 France
    9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.3 United Kingdom
    9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.4 Italy
    9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.5 Spain
    9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.6 Russia
    9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.7 Others
    9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
  9.4.1 Brazil
    9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.4.2 Mexico
    9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.4.3 Others
    9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
  9.5.1 Market Trends
  9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT ANALYSIS

10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats

11 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

12 PORTERS FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 PRICE ANALYSIS

14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  14.3.1 Ashland Inc.
    14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.1.3 Financials
    14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.2 BASF SE
    14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.2.3 Financials
    14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.3 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (China Petrochemical Corporation)
    14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.3.3 Financials
    14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.4 Dairen Chemical Corporation
    14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.5 Genomatica Inc
    14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.6 KH Chemicals BV (Ravago S.A.)
    14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.7 Lanxess AG
    14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.7.3 Financials
    14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.8 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
    14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.8.3 Financials
    14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.9 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.9.3 Financials
    14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.10 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
    14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.10.3 Financials
    14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.11 Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd.
    14.3.11.1 Company Overview
    14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.12 Sipchem Company
    14.3.12.1 Company Overview
    14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.13 Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Sci.&Tech. Co. Ltd.
    14.3.13.1 Company Overview
    14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2025 and 2034
Table 2: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Table 3: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Breakup by Derivative (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Table 4: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use Industry (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Table 5: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Table 6: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Competitive Structure
Table 7: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Key Players
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2020-2025
Figure 3: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2026-2034
Figure 4: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2025
Figure 5: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Breakup by Derivative (in %), 2025
Figure 6: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Breakup by End Use Industry (in %), 2025
Figure 7: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2025
Figure 8: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Synthetic) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 9: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Synthetic) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 10: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Bio-based) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 11: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Bio-based) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 12: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Tetrahydrofuran (THF)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 13: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Tetrahydrofuran (THF)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 14: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 15: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 16: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 17: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 18: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Polyurethane (PU)) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 19: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Polyurethane (PU)) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 20: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Other Derivatives) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 21: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Other Derivatives) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 22: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Textile) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 23: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Textile) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 24: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Automotive) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 25: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Automotive) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 26: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Healthcare and Pharmaceutical) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 27: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Healthcare and Pharmaceutical) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 28: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Electrical and Electronics) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 29: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Electrical and Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 30: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Other End Use Industries) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 31: Global: 1,4 Butanediol (Other End Use Industries) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 32: North America: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 33: North America: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 34: United States: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 35: United States: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 36: Canada: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 37: Canada: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 38: Asia-Pacific: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 39: Asia-Pacific: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 40: China: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 41: China: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 42: Japan: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 43: Japan: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 44: India: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 45: India: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 46: South Korea: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 47: South Korea: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 48: Australia: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 49: Australia: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 50: Indonesia: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 51: Indonesia: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 52: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 53: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 54: Europe: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 55: Europe: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 56: Germany: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 57: Germany: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 58: France: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 59: France: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 60: United Kingdom: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 61: United Kingdom: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 62: Italy: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 63: Italy: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 64: Spain: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 65: Spain: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 66: Russia: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 67: Russia: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 68: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 69: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 70: Latin America: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 71: Latin America: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 72: Brazil: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 73: Brazil: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 74: Mexico: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 75: Mexico: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 76: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 77: Others: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 78: Middle East and Africa: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2020 & 2025
Figure 79: Middle East and Africa: 1,4 Butanediol Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2025
Figure 80: Middle East and Africa: 1,4 Butanediol Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2026-2034
Figure 81: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 82: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 83: Global: 1,4 Butanediol Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis



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