Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market Size By Type (Below 220g/Unit, 220-250 g/Unit, Above 250 g/Unit), By Application (Medical, Pest Control And Fumigation, Stoves, Food And Beverages), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Butane Gas Cartridges Market Size And Forecast

Butane Gas Cartridges Market size was valued at USD 24.23 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 35.8 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2026 to 2032.

The government rules and regulations to use clean-burning fuels, growing demand for portable energy storage systems, and increasing use of pest control services amongst schools, offices, factories, and commercial and residential complexes are expected to fuel the growth of the Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market. The Global Butane Gas Cartridges 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 Butane Gas Cartridges Market Definition

Butane or n-butane is an alkane with the Chemical formula C4H10 (having 4-Carbon atoms and 10-Hydrogen atoms) and a Molar mass of 58.124 g/mol. Butane is a gas at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure. Butane is a highly flammable, colorless, easily liquefied gas that quickly vaporizes at room temperature. The name butane comes from the roots but-(from butyric acid, named after the Greek word for butter) and -ane. It was discovered by the great chemist Edward Frankland in 1849. It was found first in Crude Petroleum in 1864 by Edmund Ronalds, who was the first to describe its properties.

Its IUPAC name is Tetracarbane and its other names are- Butyl hydride, Quartane, and Refrigerant 3-11-0. Normal Butane can be used for gasoline blending, as a fuel gas, fragrance extraction solvent, either alone or in a mixture with propane, and as a feedstock for the manufacture of ethylene and butadiene, a key ingredient of synthetic rubber. Isobutane is primarily used by refineries to increase the octane number of motor gasoline. When blended with propane and other hydrocarbons, it may be referred to commercially as LPG, for liquefied petroleum gas. It is used as a petrol component, as a feedstock for the production of base petrochemicals in steam cracking, as a fuel for cigarette lighters, and as a propellant in aerosol sprays such as deodorants.

Very pure forms of butane, especially isobutane, can be used as refrigerants and have largely replaced the ozone-layer-depleting halomethanes, for instance in household refrigerators and freezers. The system operating pressure for butane is lower than for the halomethanes, such as R-12, so R-12 systems such as automotive air conditioning systems, when converted to pure butane will not function optimally and therefore a mix of isobutane and propane is used to give cooling system performance comparable to R-12. As a fuel, it is often mixed with a small amount of hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans which will give the unburned gas an offensive smell easily detected by the human nose.

Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market Overview

The report provides a broad competitive analysis of companies engaged in the production and distribution of Butane Gas Cartridges, globally. The report also includes key market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities affecting the Butane Gas Cartridges Market. These are analyzed in detail and illustrated in the report. The report also provides a competitive analysis of the market, which helps in understanding the factors that affect the structure and profitability of the Butane Gas Cartridges Market. These are the bargaining power of buyers, the bargaining power of suppliers, the threat of new entrants, the threat of substitutes, and the degree of competition.

The most prominent drivers include the growth of portable energy storage systems, low prices of crude oil and natural gas, energy security, high efficiency when compared to solid or liquid cartridge fuels, growing consumerism, and others. Market attractiveness analysis was carried out for the Butane Gas Cartridges Market on the basis of application and region. Market attractiveness was estimated on the basis of common parameters that directly impact the market. Butane Gas Cartridges stoves are the highly attractive application segment of the Butane Gas Cartridges Market. Small traders and distributors are actively selling integrated Butane Gas Cartridges stoves to individual customers. Over 25% of Butane Gas Cartridges are sold through e-stores and 85% are sold directly through wholesalers.

Butane Gas Cartridges are used to power pest control machines and foggers. The growth of pest control services is driven by the increasing pest population, attributed to the largely available food sources for small organisms and conducive living habitats. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness about health and hygiene in developed and developing countries fuels the demand for pest control services, which in turn drives the Butane Gas Cartridges Market. Globally, butane gas-fired stoves are marketed by several companies, traders, distributors, and wholesalers. Several countries are focusing more on tourism activities which have enhanced the demand for Butane Gas Cartridges as a portable energy storage device. Individual specific customers constitute more than 50% share of the market and a majority of the demand comes from the sale of butane gas cartridge integrated stoves.

The low initial investment required for the production of aerosol cans and filling of compressed butane gas makes the market lucrative for even small players. However, the demand for butane gas in several applications has increased which has resulted in high volume consumption of the gas. Butane gas cartridges are suitable for portable needs where the consumption volume is limited. This has resulted in moderate growth of butane gas cartridges when compared to butane gas cylinders. Fluctuations in prices of raw materials such as natural gas and crude oil coupled with stringent regulations related to the bottling of butane gas act as restraints of the Butane Gas Cartridges Market.

Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Butane Gas Cartridges Market, By Type

• Below 220 g/Unit

220-250 g/Unit

• Above 250 g/Unit
• Others

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Below 220g/Unit, 220-250 g/Unit, Above 250 g/Unit, and Others.

Butane Gas Cartridges Market, By Application

• Medical
• Pest Control & Fumigation
• Stoves
• Food & Beverages
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Medical, Pest Control & Fumigation, Stoves, Food & Beverages, and Others. Pharmacists use butane and other natural gas derivatives as propellants in aerosol-spray medications. These solutions are used for a wide variety of medications. These solutions are used for a wide variety of medications, including local anesthetics, spray-on protective films, foot preparations, anti-inflammatory preparations, and sprays for oral and nasal medications. Butane is also used in the dispersion of suspension aerosols such as anti-asthmatic drugs, steroids, and antibiotics. These medicines are released as foams, as in shaving creams, hair removing creams, or sprays to quickly attach and start treating the affected area.

Butane Gas Cartridges Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World
• On the basis of Geography, The Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific dominated the regional segment owing to the surge in demand for gas in refineries and chemical processing units in China. Countries such as China, South Korea, and India in Asia-Pacific are dominant in terms of production and supply of butane gas cartridges. Asia Pacific regional segment was valued at USD 22.17 Billion in 2015 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period. The growth of various end-use industries such as automotive and infrastructure in the Asia Pacific as well as Latin America is expected to drive the Butane Gas Cartridges Market.

Key Players

The "Global Butane Gas Cartridges Market" study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Praxair Technology Inc., Tae Yang Corporation, Aspire Industries, ULTRACARE PRODUCTS, CEPSA, Do-Well Aerosols, KOVEA, SEO YOUNG CORPORATION, Onezone Gas, The Coleman Company. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
• In November 2020, Iwatani and Toyota Motor shook hands to introduce new products and strengthen their market position.
• In November 2019, Iwatani and ITM decided to collaborate and penned down an agreement.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• In November 2019, Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation announced the acquisition of Advanced Specialty Gases to strengthen its market position.
• Product Launches and Product Expansions
• In October 2018, Balkan Gasovi announced the launch of its product line of butane gas cartridges.