n-Butanol Market Size, Share & Growth Statistics Report to 2030

N-Butanol Market Size, Share, Growth Trends, Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2030

Report ID: RC24216 | Report Format: PDF + Excel | Last Updated: August 30th, 2025

The global n-butanol market size was valued at around 5.5 billion in 2024 and anticipated to register a significant CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period 2025 to 2030. The rising demand in various industries such as sealants, adhesives, paints & coatings, solvents across the globe is a primary factor to drive the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing uses butyl acrylate in various applications such as textiles, paper finishes enamels is further supporting the market growth. Moreover, the increasing demand for derivatives in various applications such as construction, automotive, and personal care is expected to fuel the market.

Report Attributes:

Benchmark Year		2024
Market Size		~ USD 5.5 Billion in 2024
Market Growth (CAGR)		~ 6% (2025-2030)
Largest Market Share
Analysis Period		2020-2030
Market Players		Perstorp Holding Ab, Cobalt Technologies, Dow Chemical, Eastman, BASF, and Others

N-Butanol Market Driving Factors:

The N-Butanol market is primarily driven by its widespread use as a solvent and chemical intermediate across industries such as paints & coatings, adhesives, textiles, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Its excellent solvency properties make it a key ingredient in the formulation of paints, coatings, and printing inks, where rising construction and infrastructure development activities worldwide are fueling demand. Additionally, N-Butanol is extensively used in the production of butyl acrylate, butyl acetate, glycol ethers, and plasticizers, which are essential in automotive, packaging, and consumer goods applications. Rapid industrialization in emerging economies is further supporting the market’s growth by increasing demand for downstream chemical products.

Another major driving factor is the growing demand for sustainable bio-based chemicals. With rising environmental concerns and stricter regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bio-based N-Butanol is gaining traction as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-derived variants. The expansion of the pharmaceutical and personal care industries is also contributing to market growth, as N-Butanol is used in the production of antibiotics, vitamins, and cosmetic formulations. Moreover, the global automotive industry’s focus on lightweight materials and high-performance coatings is driving additional demand for N-Butanol derivatives, further strengthening its market outlook.

Industry Trends Shaping the N-Butanol Market:

The N-Butanol market is witnessing a clear trend toward the adoption of bio-based production technologies, driven by rising environmental regulations and the global shift toward sustainable chemicals. Companies are investing in renewable feedstocks and green manufacturing processes to produce bio-butanol, which offers lower carbon emissions and compliance with strict VOC regulations. This trend is further supported by government policies encouraging the use of eco-friendly solvents in industries such as paints & coatings, adhesives, and personal care. As end-users increasingly prefer sustainable solutions, bio-based N-Butanol is expected to gain a larger share of the market over the coming years.

Another key trend is the increasing integration of N-Butanol into high-growth downstream industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging. Demand for butyl acrylate and butyl acetate—key derivatives of N-Butanol—is rising due to their extensive use in paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, especially with booming infrastructure development and rising automotive production in Asia-Pacific. Additionally, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are expanding their use of N-Butanol in formulations due to its solvent efficiency and compatibility with other compounds. Alongside this, global players are focusing on capacity expansions, strategic partnerships, and regional market penetration to strengthen their presence in fast-growing economies.

N-Butanol Market Opportunities:

The N-Butanol market presents strong opportunities in the development and commercialization of bio-based N-Butanol, as industries and governments worldwide push for greener alternatives to petrochemical-based solvents. With stricter environmental regulations and rising consumer preference for sustainable products, companies investing in renewable feedstocks and eco-friendly production technologies can capture significant market share. Bio-butanol not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also offers compatibility with existing solvent applications, making it an attractive choice for paints, coatings, adhesives, and personal care industries. This creates opportunities for manufacturers to position themselves as leaders in the sustainable chemicals space.

Another major opportunity lies in the expanding demand from high-growth end-use industries such as automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. With global infrastructure projects on the rise and increasing automotive production, the need for N-Butanol derivatives like butyl acrylate, butyl acetate, and glycol ethers is expected to surge. In addition, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries are creating new demand for high-purity solvents in drug formulations, vitamins, and personal care products. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, where industrialization and consumer spending are accelerating, provide further avenues for growth. Manufacturers that focus on capacity expansion, regional partnerships, and tailored solutions for these industries are well-positioned to benefit.

Market Segments Insights:

The global n-butanol market is bifurcated into application, end-user, and geography. On the basis of application, the market is further segmented into butyl carboxylates, resins, lubricants, specialty chemicals, and other application. The butyl carboxylates segment held the largest market share in terms of revenue. The segment growth is attributed to the increasing use of butyl carboxylates in automotive, coatings, engineering plastics, and adhesives. Furthermore, rising use in the processing of melamine and urea-formaldehyde resins is expected to support the segment growth over the forecast period.

By end-user, the n-butanol market is divided into agriculture, building & construction, paints & coatings, pharmaceuticals, and others. The building and construction segment dominated the market due to the increasing construction activities in developing economies across the globe. Furthermore, rapid industrialization is recorded to increase the demand for the paints and coatings industry. By region, Asia Pacific held the largest market share in 2020 and accounted to hold a major market share of around 40% of the market.

Global n-butanol market size and forecast were obtained by using “Bottom-up” and “Top-down” approaches. Extensive secondary research was conducted to understand the market insights and trends, followed by primary interviews to further validate the information sourced. The report provides both, qualitative and quantitative analyses of the market, the competitive landscape, and the preferred development strategies of key players which help to formulate competitive market strategies and make informed decisions.

N-Butanol Market Segmentation:

By Application:

Coating Resin
Butyl Carboxylates (Butyl Acetate, Butyl Acrylate, Glycol Ethers)
Lubricants
Agriculture Intermediates
Specialty Chemicals
Plasticizers
Others

By End-User:

Agriculture
Building and Construction
Paints and Coatings
Marine Industry
Pharmaceutical
Chemical Industry
Personal Care
Others

By Region:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

Geographic Coverage:

Geographically, the n-butanol market report comprises dedicated sections centering on the regional market revenue and trends. The n-butanol market has been segmented on the basis of geographic regions into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). The RoW segment consists of Latin America and the Middle East & Africa. The market has been extensively analyzed on the basis of various regional factors such as demographics, gross domestic product (GDP), inflation rate, acceptance, and others. The market estimates have also been provided for the historical years along with forecasts for the period from 2025 – 2030.

N-Butanol Market Competition Assessment:

Companies are exploring markets by expansion, new investment, the introduction of new services, and collaboration as their preferred strategies. Players are exploring new geography through expansion and acquisition to gain a competitive advantage through joint synergy. Key players operating in the global n-butanol market are Perstorp Holding Ab, Cobalt Technologies, Dow Chemical, Eastman, and BASF.

Key Companies:

Perstorp Holding Ab
Cobalt Technologies
Dow Chemical
Eastman Chemical Company
BASF
OXEA
Sinopec
Plastics Corp.
Mitsubishi Chemical
KH Neochem

Key Questions Answered by n-Butanol Market Report:

Global n-butanol market forecasts from 2021-2027
Regional n-butanol market forecasts from 2021-2027 covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America
Country-level forecasts from 2021-2027 covering 15 major countries from the aforementioned regions
N-butanol submarket forecasts from 2021-2027 covering the market by application, by end-user, and geography
Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to the market
Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level markets from 2021-2027
Competitive Landscape and market positioning of top 10 players operating in the market

Table of Content:

1. Preface

1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4. Assumptions

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Global N-Butanol Market Portraiture
2.2. Global N-Butanol Market, by Application, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.3. Global N-Butanol Market, by End-User, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.4. Global N-Butanol Market, by Geography, 2020 (USD Mn)

3. Global N-Butanol Market Analysis

3.1. N-Butanol Market Overview
3.2. Market Inclination Insights
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Drivers
3.3.2. Challenges
3.3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.5. Competitive Analysis

4. Global N-Butanol Market By Application, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

4.1. Overview
4.2. Coating Resin
4.3. Butyl Carboxylates (Butyl Acetate, Butyl Acrylate, Glycol Ethers)
4.4. Lubricants
4.5. Agriculture Intermediates
4.6. Specialty Chemicals
4.7. Plasticizers
4.8. Others

5. Global N-Butanol Market By End-User, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

5.1. Overview
5.2. Agriculture
5.3. Building and Construction
5.4. Paints and Coatings
5.5. Marine Industry
5.6. Pharmaceutical
5.7. Chemical Industry
5.8. Personal Care
5.9. Others

6. North America N-Butanol Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. North America N-Butanol Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
6.1.3. North America N-Butanol Market by End-User (2018-2027 USD Mn)
6.1.4. North America N-Butanol Market by End-Use Industry (2018-2027 USD Mn)
6.1.5. North America N-Butanol Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
6.1.5.1. U.S.
6.1.5.2. Canada

7. Europe N-Butanol Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

7.1.1. Overview
7.1.2. Europe N-Butanol Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.3. Europe N-Butanol Market by End-User (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.4. Europe N-Butanol Market by End-Use Industry (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5. Europe N-Butanol Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
7.1.5.1. Germany
7.1.5.2. U.K.
7.1.5.3. France
7.1.5.4. Italy
7.1.5.5. Rest of Europe

8. Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.3. Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market by End-User (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.4. Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market by End-Use Industry (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5. Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5.1. China.
8.1.5.2. Japan
8.1.5.3. Rest of Asia Pacific

9. Latin America (LATAM) N-Butanol Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

9.1.1. Overview
9.1.2. Latin America N-Butanol Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.3. Latin America N-Butanol Market by End-User (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.4. Latin America N-Butanol Market by End-Use Industry (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5. Latin America N-Butanol Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5.1. Brazil
9.1.5.2. Mexico
9.1.5.3. Rest of Latin America

10. Middle East and Africa N-Butanol Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

10.1.1. Overview
10.1.2. MEA N-Butanol Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.3. MEA N-Butanol Market by End-User (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.4. MEA N-Butanol Market by End-Use Industry (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5. Middle East and Africa N-Butanol Market, by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5.1. GCC
10.1.5.2. Rest of MEA

11. Company Profiles

11.1. Perstorp Holding Ab
11.1.1. Business Description
11.1.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.1.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.1.4. Recent Development
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2. Cobalt Technologies
11.2.1. Business Description
11.2.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.2.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.2.4. Recent Development
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3. Dow Chemical
11.3.1. Business Description
11.3.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.3.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.3.4. Recent Development
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4. Eastman Chemical Company
11.4.1. Business Description
11.4.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.4.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.4.4. Recent Development
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5. BASF
11.5.1. Business Description
11.5.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.5.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.5.4. Recent Development
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6. OXEA
11.6.1. Business Description
11.6.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.6.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.6.4. Recent Development
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7. Sinopec
11.7.1. Business Description
11.7.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.7.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.7.4. Recent Development
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8. Plastics Corp.
11.8.1. Business Description
11.8.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.8.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.8.4. Recent Development
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9. Mitsubishi Chemical
11.9.1. Business Description
11.9.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.9.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.9.4. Recent Development
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10. KH Neochem
11.10.1. Business Description
11.10.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
11.10.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
11.10.4. Recent Development
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis

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List of Tables:

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global N-Butanol Market

TABLE 2 Impact Indicators

TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Challenges

TABLE 4 Global N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 5 Global N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 6 North America N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 7 North America N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 8 North America N-Butanol Market Value, By Country, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 9 U.S. N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 10 U.S. N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 11 Canada N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 12 Canada N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 13 Europe N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 14 Europe N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 15 Europe N-Butanol Market Value, by Country, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 16 Germany N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 17 Germany N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 18 U.K. N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 19 U.K. N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 20 France N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 21 France N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 22 Italy N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 23 Italy N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 24 Rest of Europe N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 25 Rest of Europe N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 26 Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 27 Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 28 Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, by Country, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 29 Japan N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 30 Japan N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 31 China N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 32 China N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 33 Rest of Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 34 Rest of Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 35 Latin America N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 36 Latin America N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 37 Latin America N-Butanol Market Value, by Country, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 38 Brazil N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 39 Brazil N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 40 Mexico N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 41 Mexico N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 42 Rest of Latin America N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 43 Rest of Latin America N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 44 Middle East & Africa N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 45 Middle East & Africa N-Butanol Market Value, by End-User, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 46 Middle East & Africa N-Butanol Market Value, by Country, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 47 GCC N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 48 GCC N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 49 Rest of MEA N-Butanol Market Value, by Application, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 50 Rest of MEA N-Butanol Market Value, by End-user, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

TABLE 51 Perstorp Holding Ab: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 52 Cobalt Technologies: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 53 Dow Chemical: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 54 Eastman Chemical Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 55 BASF: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 56 OXEA: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 57 Sinopec: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 58 Plastics Corp.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 59 Mitsubishi Chemical: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

TABLE 60 KH Neochem: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)

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List of Figures:

FIG. 1 Global N-Butanol: Market Segmentation

FIG. 2 Global N-Butanol Market: Research Methodology

FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom-up Approach

FIG. 4 Global N-Butanol Market, by Application, 2019 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 5 Global N-Butanol Market, by End-User, 2019 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 6 Global N-Butanol Market, by Geography, 2019 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 7 Global N-Butanol Market Value and Growth, 2018 – 2027, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)

FIG. 8 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017

FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key N-Butanol Providers, 2019

FIG. 10 Global N-Butanol Market Value Share, by Application, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)

FIG. 11 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Coating Resin, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 12 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Butyl Carboxylates, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 13 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Lubricants, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 14 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Agriculture Intermediates, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 15 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Specialty Chemicals, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 16 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Plasticizers, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 17 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Others, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 18 Global N-Butanol Market Value Share, by End-User, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)

FIG. 19 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Agriculture, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 20 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Building and Construction, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 21 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Paints and Coatings, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 22 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Marine Industry, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 23 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Pharmaceutical, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 24 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Chemical Industry, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 25 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Personal Care, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 26 Global N-Butanol Market Value for Others, 2018 - 2027 (US$ Mn)

FIG. 27 North America N-Butanol Market Value, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 28 Europe N-Butanol Market Value, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 29 Asia Pacific N-Butanol Market Value, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 30 LATIN America N-Butanol Market Value, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

FIG. 31 Middle East & Africa N-Butanol Market Value, 2018 - 2027, (US$ Mn)

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