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Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 87 Pages
SKU # GFSH20787437

Description

The global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market size is expected to reach $ 135 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 9.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO), also called 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO), listed with CAS No 106 88 7, is primarily used as a reactive intermediate for organical syntheses.

1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) is an important raw material for organic synthesis, can be used to prepare organic synthesis intermediates and polymers, such as the production of polyether polyols for the preparation of low-foaming detergents, antifoam agents, mold releasing agents, etc.; 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) hydration reaction products can be used for the manufacture of plasticizers; the block copolymers formed by the reaction of 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) with ethylene oxide can be used in the production of nonionic emulsifiers, emulsion breakers; In addition, 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) is also the best stabilizer for various types of chlorinated solvents.

On October 27, 2017, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer published a preliminary collation of the list of carcinogens for reference, 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) in the list of carcinogens in category 2B.

Global 1,2-epoxybutane (BO) core manufacturers include BASF and Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical. BASF is the world's largest manufacturer, with a market share of approximately 79%. The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest market, with a market share of nearly 42%.

In terms of product type, 99.5% occupies the main position and holds 95% share. At the same time, in terms of application, chemical intermediates are the largest application field, accounting for 61%.

This report studies the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)

U.S. VS China: 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) production by Purity, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)

This report profiles key players in the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Purity, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) Market, Segmentation by Purity:
99.5%
Others

Global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Chemical Intermediate
Stabilizer for Industrial Solvents
Nonionic Surfactant
Others

Companies Profiled:
BASF
Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical

Key Questions Answered:

1. How big is the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market?

2. What is the demand of the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global 1,2-Butylene Oxide (BO) market?

6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?

Table of Contents

87 Pages
1 Supply Summary
2 Demand Summary
3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
5 Market Analysis by Purity
6 Market Analysis by Application
7 Company Profiles
8 Industry Chain Analysis
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
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