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Global Bio-based Butanol Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032

Publisher DIResearch
Published Jul 10, 2025
Length 165 Pages
SKU # DIR20256860

Description

Market Overview

According to DIResearch"s in-depth investigation and research, the global Bio-based Butanol market size will reach 115.91 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 149.27 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.68% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Bio-based Butanol market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China"s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.

Research Summary

Bio-based butanol, also known as biobutanol, is a chemical compound derived from renewable biomass sources, such as corn, sugarcane, or lignocellulosic feedstocks. It is an alcohol with a four-carbon structure, similar to traditional petroleum-derived butanol. Bio-based butanol is produced through a process called bioconversion or fermentation. Microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, metabolize the sugars present in biomass feedstocks and convert them into butanol. This fermentation process can utilize a variety of feedstocks, including agricultural residues, energy crops, or dedicated bioenergy crops. Bio-based butanol has several advantages over its petrochemical counterpart. It is a renewable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it reduces reliance on non-renewable resources and decreases carbon emissions. Additionally, bio-based butanol has a higher energy content and lower volatility compared to ethanol, making it more suitable for various applications. Bio-based butanol has a wide range of potential uses. It can be blended with gasoline as a biofuel, offering an alternative to traditional petroleum-based fuels. It can also serve as a solvent in various industries, including paint, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, bio-based butanol can be a precursor for the production of chemicals, such as plastics, resins, and synthetic rubber. Research and development efforts are ongoing to improve the production efficiency and cost-effectiveness of bio-based butanol. This includes optimizing fermentation processes, developing more robust microorganisms, and exploring new feedstock options. The aim is to increase the availability of sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to petrochemical-based butanol. The utilization of bio-based butanol contributes to the transition towards a more circular and bioeconomy, promoting the use of renewable resources and reducing the environmental impact of various industries. It offers opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, achieving energy security, and developing greener and more sustainable chemical products and fuels.

The major global  manufacturers of Bio-based Butanol include Gevo, Cobalt, Green Biologics, Butamax, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Bio-based Butanol. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Bio-based Butanol market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Bio-based Butanol market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Bio-based Butanol industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.    

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Bio-based Butanol Include:

Gevo

Cobalt

Green Biologics

Butamax

Bio-based Butanol Product Segment Include:

Bio-Based N-butanol

Bio-Based Isobutanol

Bio-based Butanol Product Application Include:

Biofuel

Industrial Solvent

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend

Chapter 2: Global Bio-based Butanol Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Bio-based Butanol Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Bio-based Butanol Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Bio-based Butanol Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Bio-based Butanol Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 7: Global Bio-based Butanol Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type

Chapter 8: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 9: Industrial Chain Analysis, Bio-based Butanol Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis

Chapter 10: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 11: Methodology and Data Sources

Table of Contents

165 Pages
1 Bio-based Butanol Market Overview
1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
1.2 Bio-based Butanol Product by Type
1.2.1 Bio-Based N-butanol
1.2.2 Bio-Based Isobutanol
1.3 Bio-based Butanol Product by Application
1.3.1 Biofuel
1.3.2 Industrial Solvent
1.3.3 Others
1.4 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
1.4.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
1.4.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales Market Sales Analysis (2020-2032)
1.4.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
1.5 Bio-based Butanol Market Development Status and Trends
1.5.1 Bio-based Butanol Industry Development Status Analysis
1.5.2 Bio-based Butanol Industry Development Trends Analysis
2 Global Bio-based Butanol Capacity and Production Analysis
  2.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Capacity, Production and Utilization (2020-2032)
  2.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Production Growth Trend by Region: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
  2.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Production by Region
2.3.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Production by Region (2020-2025)
2.3.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Production Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
2.3.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Production Market Share by Region (2020-2032)
3 Bio-based Butanol Market PESTEL Analysis
3.1 Political Factors Analysis
3.2 Economic Factors Analysis
3.3 Social Factors Analysis
3.4 Technological Factors Analysis
3.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
3.6 Legal Factors Analysis
4 Bio-based Butanol Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.5 Threat of Substitutes
5 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Analysis by Country
5.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Size Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
5.1.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
5.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
5.2.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
5.2.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
5.3 United States Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.4 Germany Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.5 Japan Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.6 China Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.7 France Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.8 U.K. Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.9 South Korea Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.10 Canada Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.11 Italy Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.12 Russia Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.13 Mexico Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.14 Brazil Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.15 India Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.16 Vietnam Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.17 Thailand Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
5.18 South Africa Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
6 Competition by Manufacturers
6.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Sales, Revenue and Sales Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
6.1.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
6.1.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
6.1.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
6.2 Bio-based Butanol Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
6.2.1 Bio-based Butanol Competitive Landscape Analysis
6.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter and Key Area Sales
6.2.3 Market Dynamic
7 Bio-based Butanol Market Analysis by Type
7.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Revenue Analysis by Type
7.1.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Size Analysis by Type: 2024 & 2025 & 2032
7.1.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
7.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Market Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
7.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales Price Trend Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
8 Key Companies Analysis
8.1 Gevo
8.1.1 Gevo Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
8.1.2 Gevo Bio-based Butanol Product Portfolio
8.1.3 Gevo Bio-based Butanol Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
8.2 Cobalt
8.2.1 Cobalt Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
8.2.2 Cobalt Bio-based Butanol Product Portfolio
8.2.3 Cobalt Bio-based Butanol Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
8.3 Green Biologics
8.3.1 Green Biologics Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
8.3.2 Green Biologics Bio-based Butanol Product Portfolio
8.3.3 Green Biologics Bio-based Butanol Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
8.4 Butamax
8.4.1 Butamax Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
8.4.2 Butamax Bio-based Butanol Product Portfolio
8.4.3 Butamax Bio-based Butanol Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Bio-based Butanol Industry Chain Analysis
9.2 Bio-based Butanol Industry Upstream Supply Analysis
9.2.1 Upstream Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
9.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
9.3 Bio-based Butanol Product Downstream Application Analysis
9.3.1 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue Market Size by Application: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
9.3.2 Global Bio-based Butanol Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
9.3.3 Global Bio-based Butanol Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
9.4 Bio-based Butanol Typical Downstream Customers
9.5 Bio-based Butanol Sales Channel Analysis
10 Research Findings and Conclusion
11 Methodology and Data Source
11.1 Methodology/Research Approach
11.2 Research Scope
11.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
11.4 Date Source
11.4.1 Primary Sources
11.4.2 Secondary Sources
11.5 Data Cross Validation
11.6 Disclaimer
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