Summary

Market Overview
The Global 1,4-Butanediol Market was valued at USD 7.32 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.46 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.32% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady growth driven by the widespread application of 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) derivatives such as tetrahydrofuran (THF), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polyurethane (PU) in industrial manufacturing processes. Increasing demand for spandex in the textile sector has also significantly supported this upward trajectory. The Reppe process, used by key players like BASF and DuPont, remains a predominant method for BDO production and reflects a broader industry shift toward vertical integration to optimize raw material sourcing and cost-efficiency. Furthermore, the rising adoption of bio-based production methods is expected to boost growth in the coming years. Companies such as BioAmber, Genomatica, and Myriant are investing in sustainable BDO technologies, aligning market development with global green chemistry initiatives and regulatory pressures for eco-friendly manufacturing.
Key Market Drivers
Growing Demand of 1,4-Butanediol from Automotive Industry
The automotive industry’s demand for lightweight, high-performance materials is a major growth driver for the BDO market. 1,4-Butanediol is a core raw material in producing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU), both widely used in vehicle components due to their durability, heat resistance, and chemical stability. Regulatory mandates targeting emissions and fuel efficiency have intensified the use of engineering plastics in automotive design. Additionally, BDO contributes to the manufacture of thermoplastic copolyester elastomers, offering flexibility and resilience in automotive applications. As a result, BDO-derived polymers are increasingly being adopted in car bumpers, brake systems, and under-the-hood parts, supporting growth across the automotive value chain.
Key Market Challenges
Volatility in Price of Raw Materials
Fluctuating raw material costs pose a persistent challenge for the 1,4-Butanediol market. BDO production relies heavily on feedstocks like acetylene and butadiene, whose prices are subject to changes in crude oil markets, global demand patterns, and geopolitical factors. This price volatility affects production planning and profit margins for manufacturers. Rising feedstock prices can also lead to increased BDO costs, potentially discouraging downstream industries from relying on BDO-based materials. These cost fluctuations create uncertainty and complexity in the supply chain, making it essential for manufacturers to adopt risk-mitigation strategies, diversify sourcing, and invest in process innovation to manage operational efficiency.
Key Market Trends
Growing Demand of 1,4-Butanediol in Polymers
The increasing use of 1,4-Butanediol in polymer production is a notable trend driving market growth. BDO is a key precursor for tetrahydrofuran (THF) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), both of which are vital in producing spandex fibers and engineering plastics. These polymers are integral to industries such as automotive, electronics, and textiles due to their performance attributes, including strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat and wear. As consumer and industrial demands evolve toward more advanced and sustainable materials, the role of BDO in enabling high-performance polymer applications is expanding. This trend is also encouraging research and development into improved synthesis methods and the creation of BDO derivatives tailored for specific industrial uses.
Key Market Players
• Ashland Inc.
• LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
• SINOPEC YIZHENG CHEMICAL FIBRE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
• Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global 1,4-Butanediol Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
• 1,4-Butanediol Market, By Derivative:
o Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
o Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
o Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
o Polyurethane (PU)
o Others
• 1,4-Butanediol Market, By End User:
o Automotive
o Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
o Textile
o Electrical and Electronics
o Others
• 1,4-Butanediol Market, By Region:
o North America
§ United States
§ Canada
§ Mexico
o Europe
§ France
§ United Kingdom
§ Italy
§ Germany
§ Spain
o Asia-Pacific
§ China
§ India
§ Japan
§ Australia
§ South Korea
o South America
§ Brazil
§ Argentina
§ Colombia
o Middle East & Africa
§ South Africa
§ Saudi Arabia
§ UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global 1,4-Butanediol Market.
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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Derivative (Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL), Polyurethane (PU), Others)
5.2.2. By End User (Automotive, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Textile, Electrical and Electronics, Others)
5.2.3. By Region
5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Derivative
6.2.2. By End User
6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Derivative
6.3.1.2.2. By End User
6.3.2. Canada 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Derivative
6.3.2.2.2. By End User
6.3.3. Mexico 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Derivative
6.3.3.2.2. By End User
7. Europe 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Derivative
7.2.2. By End User
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Derivative
7.3.1.2.2. By End User
7.3.2. United Kingdom 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Derivative
7.3.2.2.2. By End User
7.3.3. Italy 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Derivative
7.3.3.2.2. By End User
7.3.4. France 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Derivative
7.3.4.2.2. By End User
7.3.5. Spain 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Derivative
7.3.5.2.2. By End User
8. Asia-Pacific 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Derivative
8.2.2. By End User
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Derivative
8.3.1.2.2. By End User
8.3.2. India 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Derivative
8.3.2.2.2. By End User
8.3.3. Japan 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Derivative
8.3.3.2.2. By End User
8.3.4. South Korea 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Derivative
8.3.4.2.2. By End User
8.3.5. Australia 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Derivative
8.3.5.2.2. By End User
9. South America 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Derivative
9.2.2. By End User
9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Brazil 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Derivative
9.3.1.2.2. By End User
9.3.2. Argentina 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Derivative
9.3.2.2.2. By End User
9.3.3. Colombia 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Derivative
9.3.3.2.2. By End User
10. Middle East and Africa 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Derivative
10.2.2. By End User
10.2.3. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Derivative
10.3.1.2.2. By End User
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Derivative
10.3.2.2.2. By End User
10.3.3. UAE 1,4-Butanediol Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Derivative
10.3.3.2.2. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Recent Developments
12.2. Product Launches
12.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
13. Global 1,4-Butanediol Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Ashland Inc.
14.1.1. Business Overview
14.1.2. Product & Service Offerings
14.1.3. Recent Developments
14.1.4. Financials (If Listed)
14.1.5. Key Personnel
14.1.6. SWOT Analysis
14.2. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV
14.3. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
14.4. NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
14.5. SINOPEC YIZHENG CHEMICAL FIBRE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
14.6. Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About Us & Disclaimer