Biobutanol Market Report by Raw Material (Cereal Crops, Sugarcane Bagasse, Waste Biomass, and Others), Application (Acrylates, Acetates, Glycol Ethers, Biofuel, and Others), End Use Industry (Transportation, Construction, Medical, Power Generation, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

Biobutanol Market Report by Raw Material (Cereal Crops, Sugarcane Bagasse, Waste Biomass, and Others), Application (Acrylates, Acetates, Glycol Ethers, Biofuel, and Others), End Use Industry (Transportation, Construction, Medical, Power Generation, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112025A3065

Market Overview:

The global biobutanol market size reached USD 1.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 1.5 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 2.3 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 4.56%


Biobutanol, or butyl alcohol, refers to a chemical compound used as a fuel in internal combustion (IC) engines or an organic solvent. It consists of four carbon atoms and is usually manufactured by microbial fermentation of starch, sugar and cellulosic feedstock. In comparison to the conventionally used ethanol and gasoline, it is non-corrosive in nature, immiscible in water, has higher energy content and flammability limits and lower vapor pressure. It also releases lesser quantities of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide upon combustion. As a result, biobutanol is widely used in the manufacturing of rubber, paints, coatings, resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, food-grade extractants, chemical intermediates and herbicides.

The increasing demand for energy-efficient sources of fuel across the globe represents one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. With the increasing environmental concerns among the masses regarding the release of excessive greenhouse gasses (GHG) into the environment, there is a shifting preference towards alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, thereby driving the market growth. In line with this, widespread adoption of biobutanol for the manufacturing of chemicals, such as butyl acrylates, is also contributing to the market growth. It is also used for the production of acetates, acrylates, glycol ethers and other industrial solvents. Additionally, various advancements in the fermentation and cellulosic extraction technologies are favoring the market growth. Other factors, including increasing consumption of biofuels in the aviation industry and fleet transportation sector, along with the implementation of favorable government policies promoting the use of bio-based products, are anticipated to drive the market further.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global biobutanol market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on raw material, application and end use industry.

Breakup by Raw Material:

  • Cereal Crops
  • Sugarcane Bagasse
  • Waste Biomass
  • Others
     

Breakup by Application:

  • Acrylates
  • Acetates
  • Glycol Ethers
  • Biofuel
  • Others
     

Breakup by End Use Industry:

  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Medical
  • Power Generation
  • Others
     

Breakup by Region:

Biobutanol Market Report

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
     

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Abengoa, Biocleave Limited, Bioenergy International, Butalco GmBH (Lesaffre), Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC (BP and Corteva), Eastman Chemical Company, Gevo Inc., Metabolic Explorer SA, Solvay S.A. and W2 Energy Inc.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Segment Coverage Raw Material, Application, End Use Industry, Region
Region Covered Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Countries Covered United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Companies Covered Abengoa, Biocleave Limited, Bioenergy International, Butalco GmBH (Lesaffre), Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC (BP and Corteva), Eastman Chemical Company, Gevo Inc., Metabolic Explorer SA, Solvay S.A. and W2 Energy Inc.
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The global biobutanol market was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2024.

We expect the global biobutanol market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.56% during 2025-2033.

The rising demand for biobutanol as an energy source in Internal Combustion (IC) engines and in the manufacturing of rubber, paints, resins, etc., as it is non-corrosive, immiscible, and less flammable, is primarily driving the global biobutanol market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary halt in numerous production activities for biobutanol.

Based on the application, the global biobutanol market has been segmented into acrylates, acetates, glycol ethers, biofuel, and others. Among these, acrylates currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the end use industry, the global biobutanol market can be divided into transportation, construction, medical, power generation, and others. Currently, transportation holds the majority of the total market share.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.

Some of the major players in the global biobutanol market include Abengoa, Biocleave Limited, Bioenergy International, Butalco GmBH (Lesaffre), Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC (BP and Corteva), Eastman Chemical Company, Gevo Inc., Metabolic Explorer SA, Solvay S.A., and W2 Energy Inc.

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