Global Isobutanol Market Size By Product Type (Synthetic Isobutanol, Bio-Based Isobutanol), By Application Type (Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Textiles, Paint and Coating), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Isobutanol Market Size And Forecast

Isobutanol Market size was valued at USD 1.71 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.81 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.07% from 2026 to 2032.

Isobutanol is an organic molecule that is flammable and is used as a solvent. It is soluble in many solvents such as ketone, aromatic hydrocarbon alcohol, aldehyde, ether, aromatic hydrocarbon, and glycol. Isobutanol is used as an additive and dehydrating agent. The use of Isobutanol is increased due to the rise in the petrochemical industry, which in turn enhances the growth of the global Isobutanol Market size. The Global Isobutanol Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Isobutanol Market Definition

Isobutanol also known as Isobutyl alcohol has a characteristic smell. It is utilized as raw material as it does not contain high-level impurities. It is used for additives in polishes, gasoline for spark-ignition engines, solvents for ink, and cleaners. It is also used as a diluent in cellulose nitrate lacquers as it prevents the blushing of coating when they dry under humid conditions. Increasing Consumption of isobutanol in the synthesis of vitamins, camphor, and antibiotics along with the evolution of the medical sector and pharmaceutical sector across the world. Isobutyl acetate is also produced from Isobutanol, used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.

Isobutanol is classified as Synthetic and Bio-based Isobutanol. The synthetic is produced from the carboxylation of propylene and is utilized in renewable jet fuel that produces cleaner burning and low carbon footprints. Whereas, bio-based isobutanol is environmentally friendly with low cost as compared to synthetic isobutanol. Isobutanol is utilized as a plasticizer agent in rubbers and plastic. It is also used in the synthesis of plastic and chemicals and the production of paper and textiles. The copolymer of Isobutanol is used in applications such as aqueous dispersion for fabrics, and dispersion for paint, ink, varnishes, and glues.

Global Isobutanol Market Overview

The primary driver for Global Isobutanol Market is the usage of isobutanol in cleaners and paint owing to stringent regulations the production which enhances the growth of the market as there is a high of these products all over the world. Whereas isobutanol is commonly used, its price fluctuates and its components are not always easily available. Isobutanol is a common ingredient in the production of isobutyl acetate. The acceptability for isobutyl acetate is increasing in many consumer product industries such as food processing and lacquer. The increasing demand for isobutyl acetate rises in the global Isobutanol Market during the forecast period.

The increasing population in some of the regions such as the Asia Pacific region and therefore the need for residential spaces and improved infrastructure is predicted to drive the worldwide consumption of n-Butanol. Commercial and residential construction is the main contributor to the market of Isobutanol. Residential construction grew remarkably in the last few years due to factors like changing lifestyles and increased investment. One of the primary market restraints is the harmful effects of solvent-based systems on the environment and human health.

Dizziness, light-headedness, and headache lead to unconsciousness, as well as seizures, which are among the acute health risk associated with the solvent-based system. Irritation in the eyes, throat, and nose are a side effect of working with these system VOCs in paint system is harmful to both environments as well as to human health. Therefore, it also causes stress on the main parts of the body such as the lungs and heart. Isobutanol has high demand as biofuel. Nowadays, biodiesel and ethanol are most preferred as biofuel. In the next few years, bio-based isobutanol would be most preferred due to some of its properties such as environment-friendly products, less hydrophilic nature, low volatility, and high energy content.

Global Isobutanol Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Isobutanol Market is Segmented on the basis of Product Type, Application Type, And Geography.

Isobutanol Market, By Product Type

• Synthetic Isobutanol
• Bio-based Isobutanol

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Synthetic Isobutanol and Bio-based Isobutanol. The bio-based isobutanol is the fastest growth of the global Isobutanol Market owing to its low cost and environment friendly towards the demand of the product and it is utilized in renewable jet fuels that produce a low carbon footprint as compared to the synthetic Isobutanol Market size. Propylene is commonly carbonylated to produce synthetic isobutanol. Reppe carbonylation and hydroformylation are two of the processes used in the segment to create synthetic isobutanol. However, current trends show a shift toward the production of bio-based isobutanol from renewable feedstocks.

Isobutanol Market, By Application Type

• Pharmaceuticals
• Chemicals and Textiles
• Paint and Coating
• Oil and Gas
• Others

Based on Application Type, the market is bifurcated into Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Textiles, Paint and Coating, Oil and Gas, and Others. Chemical intermediates are the largest application segment of the global Isobutanol Market size. The chemical intermediates segment is expected to experience substantial expansion over the next seven years owing to the increasing demand for these intermediate chemicals in a variety of end-use industries, including the construction and automotive industries. Oil and Gas are expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period due to rising jet fuels and some other products such as gasoline and diesel.

Isobutanol Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Geography, the Global Isobutanol Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-pacific is the fastest growth of global isobutanol during the forecast period due to the increased investment by development activities and research is estimated to fuel the growth of the market. Growth in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and construction sectors is anticipated in developing countries including China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The market in Asia Pacific is being driven by increased urbanization.

Key Players

The "Global Isobutanol Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Eastman chemical company, BASF SE, Dow chemical company, Fitesa, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toray. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Toray Industries Inc., a Japanese integrated chemicals and materials company, finalized the purchase of Tencate Advanced Composites Holding BV, a Dutch carbon fibre composite material manufacturer and distributor, in 2018.
• DowDuPont announced in 2017 that the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Company and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company ("DuPont") was completed successfully on August 31, 2017.
• Eastman Chemical Corporation stated in 2019 that it has purchased the Marlotherm heat transfer fluids production assets in Germany, as well as related formulations, intellectual property, and customer contracts, from Sasol, a worldwide chemical and energy company.
• Ace Matrix Analysis
• The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.
• Market Attractiveness
• The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Isobutanol Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.
• Porter's Five Forces
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