The 1, 4 Butanediol Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the 1, 4 butanediol industry has experienced significant growth recently. The market, which was valued at $9.55 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $10.36 billion in 2025. This growth corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
The 1, 4 Butanediol market is anticipated to reach a market size of $14.24 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 1, 4 Butanediol Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the 1, 4 butanediol market are:
• Growth in bio-based 1,4 butanediol production
• Expanding end-use applications
• Rising demand for polyurethane
• Increased adoption in resin and coating formulations
The 1, 4 butanediol market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Synthetic, Bio Based
2) By Application: Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL), Polyurethane (PU), Others
3) By End-Use: Chemical, Sports, Automotive, Electronic, Footwear, Others
The key trends in the 1, 4 butanediol market are:
• The future of the 1,4 butanediol market is being shaped by a shift towards bio-based production.
• There is an expanding trend of its applications in various end-use industries.
• The market is significantly influenced by the elevating demand for polyurethanes.
• Technological advancements in production methods are a significant trend.
Major companies in the 1, 4 butanediol market are:
• BASF SE
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• SK Global Chemical Co Ltd.
• Dairen Chemical Corporation
• LyondellBasell Industries NV
• Dow Inc.
• Genomatica Inc.
• Xinjiang Tianye Co Ltd.
• Koch Industries
• PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited
• Saudi International Petrochemical Company
• Chongqing Jianfeng Chemical Co Ltd.
• DCC plc.
• Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
• Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre Company Limited
• Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd
• Invista S.à r.l.
• Nanjing Bluestar Co. Ltd.
• Oxea GmbH
• TCC Group
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• International Specialty Products
• Huntsman Corporation
• Myriant Corporation
• Davy Process Technology
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 1,4 butanediol market in 2024