Global n-Butanol Market Size Study & Forecast, by Application, Manufacturing Process, Feedstock, End-User Industry, Purity Level, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

June 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G30B651A8162EN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

The Global n-Butanol Market is projected to grow from approximately USD 1.51 billion in 2024 to around USD 2.52 billion by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.77% during the forecast period 2025–2035. n-Butanol, a key industrial alcohol and solvent, plays a pivotal role across a range of downstream applications including coatings, adhesives, plasticizers, and textiles. As a versatile intermediate, it is derived through both petrochemical and biochemical routes and is increasingly utilized in the formulation of resins and butyl acrylates, further intensifying its demand. The global upsurge in demand for coatings and solvent-based formulations—driven by construction, automotive, and consumer goods industries—continues to steer market growth. In addition, the transition toward bio-based chemicals is also carving out new growth corridors for bio-based n-Butanol, especially in economies championing green alternatives.

Market expansion is further catalyzed by robust demand for high-performance solvents used in paints, coatings, and inks across emerging industrial sectors. A notable surge in the manufacturing of chemical intermediates, combined with the increasing adoption of n-Butanol in biofuel production, underscores its growing relevance in both conventional and sustainable energy markets. According to recent industry reports, advancements in biochemical pathways have made it commercially viable to derive n-Butanol from renewable feedstocks like corn, sugarcane, and lignocellulosic biomass—responding to tightening emission norms and escalating raw material costs. However, the market's trajectory is somewhat hindered by fluctuating crude oil prices, complex regulatory frameworks, and concerns related to toxicity and handling. Nevertheless, innovation in purification technologies and increasing integration of high-purity n-Butanol in pharmaceutical-grade applications are poised to unlock untapped value.

Regionally, Asia Pacific has cemented its position as the dominant player in the global n-Butanol landscape, largely due to its thriving industrial base, expansive automotive production, and rapid infrastructure development—especially in China, India, and Southeast Asia. The demand from coatings and textile sectors further strengthens its foothold. North America, with its established petrochemical infrastructure and rising bio-butanol research, continues to contribute a significant share. Meanwhile, Europe is gradually pivoting toward sustainable feedstocks in compliance with REACH and other regulatory norms, encouraging the growth of bio-based n-Butanol. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, though emerging, are showing promising signs of growth due to increasing chemical exports and government incentives to localize manufacturing.

Major market player included in this report are:

• BASF SE
• Dow Chemical Company
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
• Sasol Limited
• OQ Chemicals GmbH
• Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A.
• Sinopec Corporation
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
• Celanese Corporation
• Oxea GmbH
• Perstorp Holding AB
• Green Biologics Limited

Global n-Butanol Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Application:

• Fuel
• Chemical Intermediates
• Coating Formulations
• Solvents
• Others

By Manufacturing Process:

• Conventional
• Biochemical
• Others

By Feedstock:

• Sugarcane
• Corn
• Cellulosic Biomass
• Natural Gas
• Others

By End-User Industry:

• Automotive
• Chemical
• Textile
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

By Purity Level:

• 99%
• 99.5–99.9%
• Below 99%
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL MARKET REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
  1.2.1. Forecast Model
  1.2.2. Desk Research
  1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
  1.4.1. Market Definition
  1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
  1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  1.5.2. Limitations
  1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL MARKET FORCES ANALYSIS

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global n-Butanol Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
  3.2.1. Escalating Demand for High-Performance Coatings and Solvents
  3.2.2. Growth in Biofuel and Chemical Intermediate Production
3.3. Restraints
  3.3.1. Feedstock Price Volatility and Supply Constraints
  3.3.2. Stringent Regulatory and Safety Requirements
3.4. Opportunities
  3.4.1. Advancements in Biochemical Production Pathways
  3.4.2. Rising Adoption of High-Purity Grades in Pharmaceuticals

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
  4.3.1. Political
  4.3.2. Economic
  4.3.3. Social
  4.3.4. Technological
  4.3.5. Environmental
  4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION 2025–2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global n-Butanol Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Fuel
  5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Chemical Intermediates
  5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.5. Coating Formulations
  5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.6. Solvents
  5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.7. Others
  5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  5.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY MANUFACTURING PROCESS 2025–2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global n-Butanol Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Conventional
  6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Biochemical
  6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.5. Others
  6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
  6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL N-BUTANOL MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION 2025–2035

7.1. Market, Regional Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America n-Butanol Market
  7.3.1. U.S.
    7.3.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.3.1.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.3.2. Canada
    7.3.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.3.2.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.4. Europe n-Butanol Market
  7.4.1. UK
    7.4.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.1.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.2. Germany
    7.4.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.2.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.3. France
    7.4.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.3.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.4. Spain
    7.4.4.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.4.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.5. Italy
    7.4.5.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.5.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.4.6. Rest of Europe
    7.4.6.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.4.6.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.5. Asia Pacific n-Butanol Market
  7.5.1. China
    7.5.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.1.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.2. India
    7.5.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.2.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.3. Japan
    7.5.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.3.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.4. Australia
    7.5.4.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.4.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.5. South Korea
    7.5.5.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.5.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
    7.5.6.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.5.6.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.6. Latin America n-Butanol Market
  7.6.1. Brazil
    7.6.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.6.1.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.6.2. Mexico
    7.6.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.6.2.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa n-Butanol Market
  7.7.1. UAE
    7.7.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.1.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
    7.7.2.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.2.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
  7.7.3. South Africa
    7.7.3.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
    7.7.3.2. Manufacturing Process Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035

CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. BASF SE
  8.2.1. Company Overview
  8.2.2. Key Executives
  8.2.3. Company Snapshot
  8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
  8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
  8.2.6. Recent Development
  8.2.7. Market Strategies
  8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Dow Chemical Company
8.4. Eastman Chemical Company
8.5. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
8.6. Sasol Limited
8.7. OQ Chemicals GmbH
8.8. Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A.
8.9. Sinopec Corporation
8.10. Formosa Plastics Corporation
8.11. INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
8.12. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
8.13. Celanese Corporation
8.14. Oxea GmbH
8.15. Perstorp Holding AB
8.16. Green Biologics Limited

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Global n-Butanol Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Application 2024–2035
Table 4. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Manufacturing Process 2024–2035
Table 5. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 6. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 7. Global n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 8. U.S. n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. Canada n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. UK n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. Germany n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. France n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Spain n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Italy n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. Rest of Europe n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. China n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. India n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Japan n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. Australia n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. South Korea n-Butanol Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1. Global n-Butanol Market, Research Methodology
Fig 2. Global n-Butanol Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Fig 4. Global n-Butanol Market, Key Trends 2025
Fig 5. Global n-Butanol Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Fig 6. Global n-Butanol Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 7. Global n-Butanol Market, PESTEL Analysis
Fig 8. Global n-Butanol Market, Value Chain Analysis
Fig 9. n-Butanol Market By Application, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. n-Butanol Market By Manufacturing Process, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. n-Butanol Market By Segment, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. n-Butanol Market By Segment, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. n-Butanol Market By Segment, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. North America n-Butanol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Europe n-Butanol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 16. Asia Pacific n-Butanol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 17. Latin America n-Butanol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 18. Middle East & Africa n-Butanol Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 19. Global n-Butanol Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)