n-Butyl Alcohol Global Market

n-Butyl Alcohol Global Market

Global n-Butyl Alcohol Market Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global n-Butyl Alcohol Market Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Date: 01-2026

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Global n-Butyl Alcohol Market Report (2026–2036)

Market Overview

Chem Reports projects that the n-Butyl Alcohol Market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is expected to reach USD xxxx by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally.

The Global n-Butyl Alcohol Market Report 2025 provides extensive industry analysis of development components, patterns, flows, and sizes. It calculates present and past market values to forecast potential market performance during the forecast period 2026–2036. This research study utilized both primary and secondary data sources, including government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, current trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and technical progress in related industries.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019, declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, significantly affected the n-Butyl Alcohol market in 2020. Supply chain disruptions, reduced industrial activity, and shifts in demand cycles impacted production and consumption patterns worldwide.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Biobutanol
  • Chemical Butanol

By Application

  • Biofuel
  • Synthetic Raw Materials
  • Solvent

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and others

Key Market Players

  • BASF
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Formosa Plastic Group
  • China National Petroleum
  • SINOPEC
  • Sasol Limited
  • Kyowa Hakko
  • The Kaiteki Company
  • Oxea Group
  • Yankuang Group
  • Bohai Chemical Industry

Global n-Butyl Alcohol Market Intelligence (2026–2036)

Regional Analysis

  • Asia-Pacific: Largest market share, driven by demand in solvents, synthetic raw materials, and biofuel. China and India dominate consumption due to rapid industrialization and chemical manufacturing. Japan and Southeast Asia contribute through specialty applications in pharmaceuticals and coatings.
  • North America: Growth supported by advanced chemical and biofuel industries. The U.S. leads in adoption of biobutanol for sustainable energy and solvents.
  • Europe: Stable growth, with emphasis on eco-friendly formulations and strict environmental regulations. Germany, France, and Italy are hubs for specialty chemical innovation.
  • South America: Emerging market, with Brazil and Argentina showing potential in biofuels and industrial solvents. Infrastructure limitations slow adoption.
  • Middle East & Africa: Early-stage market, with demand driven by industrial chemicals and energy. Limited industrial base constrains growth.

Porter’s Five Forces

  • Supplier Power: Moderate; raw material suppliers are diversified but specialized fermentation and petrochemical processes create dependency.
  • Buyer Power: High; chemical, biofuel, and solvent manufacturers exert strong influence on pricing and demand.
  • Threat of New Entrants: Low; high capital intensity, regulatory compliance, and technical expertise required.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Moderate; alternatives like ethanol and propanol exist but lack efficiency in certain applications.
  • Industry Rivalry: Intense; global players compete on cost, performance, and sustainability.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Essential for biofuels, solvents, and synthetic raw materials.
  • Wide range of industrial and consumer applications.

Weaknesses

  • High production costs in developed markets.
  • Environmental concerns over petrochemical-based production.

Opportunities

  • Rising demand in Asia-Pacific chemical and biofuel sectors.
  • Innovation in bio-based and eco-friendly butanol production.

Threats

  • Regulatory pressures on chemical safety and emissions.
  • Volatility in raw material and energy prices.

Trend Analysis

  • Biofuel Expansion: Increasing use of biobutanol as a renewable energy source.
  • Solvent Demand: Rising applications in coatings, adhesives, and cleaning agents.
  • Synthetic Raw Materials: Growing use in plastics, resins, and specialty chemicals.
  • Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Development of sustainable and bio-based butanol formulations.
  • Technological Innovation: Advanced fermentation and petrochemical processes with improved efficiency.

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers

  • Growth in global biofuel and chemical industries.
  • Rising demand for solvents in industrial and consumer applications.
  • Technological advancements in fermentation and petrochemical synthesis.

Challenges

  • Regulatory compliance on chemical safety and emissions.
  • Raw material and energy price volatility.
  • High capital requirements for scaling production.

Value Chain Analysis

  1. Raw Material Sourcing: Petrochemical feedstocks and fermentation inputs for butanol production.
  2. Formulation & Production: Advanced fermentation and petrochemical processes for high-purity n-butyl alcohol.
  3. Distribution: Global supply chains, with strong presence in Asia-Pacific exports.
  4. End-Use Applications: Biofuels, solvents, synthetic raw materials, and specialty chemicals.
  5. Sustainability: Emerging focus on bio-based and recyclable production methods.

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in sustainable, bio-based butanol production to meet regulatory and customer demand.
  • Governments: Support biofuel innovation and incentivize eco-friendly chemical production.
  • Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific chemical and biofuel growth, and companies innovating in green chemistry.
  • End-Users (Biofuel, Chemical, Solvent Producers): Secure long-term supply contracts to mitigate raw material volatility.
  • New Entrants: Target niche applications in specialty solvents and biofuels with differentiated formulations.

 

1. Market Overview of n-Butyl Alcohol
    1.1 n-Butyl Alcohol Market Overview
        1.1.1 n-Butyl Alcohol Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 n-Butyl Alcohol Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 n-Butyl Alcohol Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact n-Butyl Alcohol Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Biobutanol
    2.4 Chemical butanol
3. Covid-19 Impact n-Butyl Alcohol Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Biofuel
    3.4 Synthetic raw materials
    3.5 Solvent
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global n-Butyl Alcohol Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in n-Butyl Alcohol Business
    5.1 BASF
        5.1.1 BASF Company Profile
        5.1.2 BASF n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.1.3 BASF n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Dow Chemical Company
        5.2.1 Dow Chemical Company Company Profile
        5.2.2 Dow Chemical Company n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.2.3 Dow Chemical Company n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Eastman Chemical Company
        5.3.1 Eastman Chemical Company Company Profile
        5.3.2 Eastman Chemical Company n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.3.3 Eastman Chemical Company n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Formosa Plastic Group
        5.4.1 Formosa Plastic Group Company Profile
        5.4.2 Formosa Plastic Group n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.4.3 Formosa Plastic Group n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 China Nation Petroleum
        5.5.1 China Nation Petroleum Company Profile
        5.5.2 China Nation Petroleum n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.5.3 China Nation Petroleum n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 SINOPEC
        5.6.1 SINOPEC Company Profile
        5.6.2 SINOPEC n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.6.3 SINOPEC n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Sasol Limited
        5.7.1 Sasol Limited Company Profile
        5.7.2 Sasol Limited n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.7.3 Sasol Limited n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Kyowa Hakko
        5.8.1 Kyowa Hakko Company Profile
        5.8.2 Kyowa Hakko n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.8.3 Kyowa Hakko n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 The Kaiteki Company
        5.9.1 The Kaiteki Company Company Profile
        5.9.2 The Kaiteki Company n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.9.3 The Kaiteki Company n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Oxea Group
        5.10.1 Oxea Group Company Profile
        5.10.2 Oxea Group n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.10.3 Oxea Group n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Yankuang Group
        5.11.1 Yankuang Group Company Profile
        5.11.2 Yankuang Group n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.11.3 Yankuang Group n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Bohai Chemical Industry
        5.12.1 Bohai Chemical Industry Company Profile
        5.12.2 Bohai Chemical Industry n-Butyl Alcohol Product Specification
        5.12.3 Bohai Chemical Industry n-Butyl Alcohol Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    6.2 North America n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    7.2 East Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    8.2 Europe n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    9.2 South Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    11.2 Middle East n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    12.2 Africa n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    13.2 Oceania n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    14.2 South America n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World n-Butyl Alcohol Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World n-Butyl Alcohol Market Size by Application
16 n-Butyl Alcohol Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Biobutanol
  • Chemical Butanol

By Application

  • Biofuel
  • Synthetic Raw Materials
  • Solvent

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and others
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and others
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and others
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and others

Key Market Players

  • BASF
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Formosa Plastic Group
  • China National Petroleum
  • SINOPEC
  • Sasol Limited
  • Kyowa Hakko
  • The Kaiteki Company
  • Oxea Group
  • Yankuang Group
  • Bohai Chemical Industry

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