Butanediol Industry: 1,4 BDO Market Size for Tetrahydrofuran, Polybutylene Terphthalate, Gamma Butyrolactone, Polyurethane and 2017 Forecasts

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RnRMarketResearch.com adds "1,4-Butanediol Market, By Application & Geography, Trends & Forecasts to 2017" report to its store. The report says global BDO market is estimated to reach 2,548.5 kilo tons by 2017, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2012 to 2017.

Asia-Pacific is leading accounting for more than 55% of total volume consumed in 2011 ROW market for BDO is expected to advance at rapid pace during the next few years and it will remain the fastest growing region for BDO. Europe and North America constitute second and third largest market for BDO.

The drivers of the industry are identified as high growth in developing regions, high demand in end-user industries, and high existing production capacities of 1,4-butanediol. Most of the production capacity of 1,4-butanediol exists in Asian region and high growth in their demand is mainly observed in developing countries. The high production capacities in the region also give flexibility to the manufacturers to scale up the production depending upon demand trends. The restraining factors are identified as raw material price volatility and high manufacturing cost of the 1,4-butanediol industry. The issues in the market are mainly pertaining to that of a maturing industry, i.e. steady growth in mature markets such as U.S. and Europe; and environmental concerns as well. The industry players are following strategies such as consolidation and capacity expansion to address to the demands generated by end-user industries and developing countries. Global BDO market is highly concentrated. This can be mainly attributed to the barriers existed in the sourcing of production technology and raw materials.

The major players in the market are BASF SE (Germany), Dairen Chemicals (Taiwan), LyondellBasell Chemicals (The Netherlands), Shanxi Sanwei Group (China), International Specialty Products (U.S.), Invista (U.S.), and Mitsubishi Chemicals (Japan).

1,4 butanediol, commonly known as BDO, is an organic compound predominantly used as a solvent in industrial cleaners and glue removers like tetrahydrofuran (THF). BDO is a saturated carbon-4 straight-chain dibasic alcohol. It is a colorless and almost odorless viscous liquid at room temperature. It is an important intermediate chemical for tetrahydrofuran and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), polyurethane (PU), and other solvents. These chemicals are widely used in fibers, engineering plastics, medicines, cosmetics, artificial leather, pesticides, plasticizers, hardener, solvent and rust remover, etc. Tetrahydrofuran is the largest application market for BDO, which has occupied largest chunk of BDO market.

1,4-butanediol was first commercially produced in 1930, by using acetylene and formaldehyde. This process was developed by Dr. Reppe, hence known after his name as Reppe process. Another important technologies employed into the manufacturing of BDO are Davy process, propylene oxide process, butadiene process, allyl acetate, and bio-based process.

The report estimates the market size of 1,4-butanediol industry for major applications such as tetrahydrofuran, polybutylene terphthalate, gamma butyrolactone, polyurethane, and others. It provides a comprehensive review of market drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, and key issues in the market. The market is further segmented and forecasted for major geographic regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World (ROW). Major countries with the market volume and revenue are covered for each of the region. The top players of the industry are profiled in detail with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities.

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Table of Contents for the report "1,4-Butanediol Market, By Application & Geography, Trends & Forecasts to 2017" includes:

1 Introduction
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Stakeholders
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Market Size
1.4.2 Key Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources
1.4.3 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources
1.4.4 Major Secondary Sources Used
1.4.5 Assumptions Made For This Report
1.4.6 Key Questions Answered

2 Executive Summary

3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Burning Issue
3.3.1 High Market Concentration
3.4 Winning Imperatives
3.4.1 Strategic Agreements
3.4.2 Meeting Customer Requirements
3.5 Drivers
3.5.1 Strong Demand From Tetrahydrofuran (Thf) Industry
3.5.2 Rapidly Growing Market For Pbt (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
3.5.3 Growing Demand From Polyurethane Industry
3.5.4 Growth In Apac Region
3.6 Restraints
3.6.1 High Manufacturing Cost
3.6.2 Raw Material Price Volatility
3.7 Opportunities
3.7.1 Development Of Bio-Based Bdo
3.7.2 Production Of Bdo From Coal
3.8 Raw Material Analysis
3.8.1 Acetylene
3.8.2 Propylene Oxide
3.8.3 Maleic Anhydride
3.8.4 N-Butane
3.8.5 Butadiene
3.8.6 Succinic Acid
3.9 Price Analysis
3.10 Company Share Analysis
3.11 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.11.1 Suppliers Power
3.11.2 Buyers Power
3.11.3 Threat Of New Entrants
3.11.4 Threat Of Substitutes
3.11.5 Degree Of Competition
3.12 Patent Analysis

4 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market, By Technology
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Reppe Technology
4.1.2 Davy Process
4.1.3 Butadiene Process
4.1.4 Propylene Oxide Process
4.1.5 Others

5 Global 1,4-Butandiol Market, By Application
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Tetrahydrofuran (Thf)
5.1.1.1 Ptmeg
5.1.1.2 Solvents
5.1.1.3 Others
5.1.2 Poly Butylenes Terephthalate (Pbt)
5.1.2.1 Automotive Industry
5.1.2.2 Electrical & Electronics
5.1.2.3 Consumer Appliances
5.1.2.4 Others
5.1.3 Gamma Butyrolactone (Gbl)
5.1.3.1 N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
5.1.3.2 2-Pyrrolidone/N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone/Polyvinylpyrrolidone
5.1.3.3 Others (Solvent For Agricultural Chemicals And Lithography)
5.1.4 Polyurethane (Pu)
5.1.5 Others

6 Global 1, 4-Butanediol Market, By Geography
6.1 Introduction
6.2 North America
6.2.1 U.S.
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Germany
6.3.2 The Netherlands
6.3.3 France
6.3.4 U.K.
6.4 Asia-Pacific
6.4.1 China
6.4.2 Japan
6.4.3 Taiwan
6.4.4 South Korea
6.4.5 Malaysia
6.5 Rest Of The World

7 Competitive Landscape
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Asia-Pacific: Region With Maximum Developments
7.3 Expansion: The Most Favorable Strategy Of Bdo Manufacturers
7.4 Maximum Developments In 2010
7.5 Bioamber: The Most Active Participant
7.6 Mergers & Acquisitions
7.7 Agreements & Collaborations
7.8 Expansions

8 Company Profiles
8.1 Ashland Inc.
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Fiancials
8.1.3 Products & Services
8.1.4 Strategy
8.1.5 Developments
8.2 Basf Se
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Fiancials
8.2.3 Products & Services
8.2.4 Strategy
8.2.5 Developments
8.3 Bioamber Inc.
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Fiancials
8.3.3 Products & Services
8.3.4 Strategy
8.3.5 Developments
8.4 Chemtura Corporation
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Fiancials
8.4.3 Products & Services
8.4.4 Strategy
8.4.5 Developments
8.5 China New Materials Holdings Ltd
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Fiancials
8.5.3 Products & Services
8.5.4 Strategy
8.6 Chongqing Jian Feng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Fiancials
8.6.3 Products & Services
8.6.4 Strategy
8.6.5 Developments
8.7 Dairen Chemical Corporation
8.7.1 Overview
8.7.2 Fiancials
8.7.3 Products & Services
8.7.4 Strategy
8.7.5 Developments
8.8 Davy Process Technology Ltd
8.8.1 Overview
8.8.2 Fiancials
8.8.3 Products & Services
8.8.4 Strategy
8.8.5 Developments
8.9 Genomatica Inc.
8.9.1 Overview
8.9.2 Fiancials
8.9.3 Products & Services
8.9.4 Strategy
8.9.5 Developments
8.10 Gruppo Mossi And Ghisolfi
8.10.1 Overview
8.10.2 Fiancials
8.10.3 Products & Services
8.10.4 Strategy
8.10.5 Developments
8.11 Invista
8.11.1 Overview
8.11.2 Fiancials
8.11.3 Products & Services
8.11.4 Strategy
8.11.5 Developments
8.12 Lyondellbasell Industries N.V.
8.12.1 Overview
8.12.2 Fiancials
8.12.3 Products & Services
8.12.4 Strategy
8.13 Meike Chemical
8.13.1 Overview
8.13.2 Fiancials
8.13.3 Products & Services
8.13.4 Strategy
8.13.5 Developments
8.14 Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation
8.14.1 Overview
8.14.2 Fiancials
8.14.3 Products & Services
8.14.4 Strategy
8.14.5 Developments
8.15 Mitsui & Co. Ltd
8.15.1 Overview
8.15.2 Financials
8.15.3 Products & Services
8.15.4 Strategy
8.15.5 Developments
8.16 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
8.16.1 Overview
8.16.2 Financials
8.16.3 Products & Services
8.16.4 Strategy
8.17 Nanjing Bluestar New Chemical Materials Co. Ltd
8.17.1 Overview
8.17.2 Financials
8.17.3 Product & Services
8.17.4 Strategy
8.18 Ningxia Yinglite Chemicals Co. Ltd
8.18.1 Overview
8.18.2 Financials
8.18.3 Products & Services
8.18.4 Strategy
8.18.5 Developments
8.19 Novamont S.P.A.
8.19.1 Overview
8.19.2 Financials
8.19.3 Products & Services
8.19.4 Strategy
8.19.5 Developments
8.20 Shanxi Sanwei Group Co. Ltd
8.20.1 Overview
8.20.2 Financials
8.20.3 Products & Services
8.20.4 Strategy
8.20.5 Developments
8.21 Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre Company Ltd
8.21.1 Overview
8.21.2 Financials
8.21.3 Products & Services
8.21.4 Strategy
8.21.5 Developments
8.22 Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem)
8.22.1 Overview
8.22.2 Financials
8.22.3 Products & Services
8.22.4 Strategy
8.23 Sk Global Chemical Co. Ltd
8.23.1 Overview
8.23.2 Financials
8.23.3 Products & Services
8.23.4 Strategy
8.23.5 Developments
8.24 Uhde Inventa-Fischer Gmbh
8.24.1 Overview
8.24.2 Financials
8.24.3 Products & Services
8.24.4 Strategy
8.24.5 Developments

List Of Tables

Table 1 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 - 2017, (Kilo Tons)
Table 2 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 - 2017, ($Million)
Table 3 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Overview, 2011
Table 4 1,4-Butanediol: Key Facts
Table 5 Per Capita Consumption Of Bdo, 2011 (Kg)
Table 6 Crude Oil Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Barrel)
Table 7 Acetylene Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Ton)
Table 8 Propylene Oxide Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Ton)
Table 9 Maleic Anhydride: Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Ton)
Table 10 N-Butane: Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Gallon)
Table 11 Butadiene Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Ton)
Table 12 Succinic Acid Bulk Prices, 2011 ($/Ton)
Table 13 Bdo Bulk Prices, 2010 - 2017 ($/Ton)
Table 14 1,4-Butanediol Production Technology: Merits & Demerits
Table 15 1,4-Butanediol: Global Installed Capacity, By Technology, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 16 Reppe Technology: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 17 Davy Process: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 18 Butadiene Process: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 19 Propylene Process: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 20 Thf: Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 21 Ptmeg: Global Thf Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 22 Solvents: Global Thf Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 23 Others: Global Thf Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 24 Pbt: Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 25 Automotive Industry: Global Pbt Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 26 Electrical & Electronics: Global Pbt Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 27 Consumer Appliances: Global Pbt Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 28 Others: Global Pbt Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 29 Gbl: Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 30 N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone: Global Gbl Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 31 2-Pyrrolidone/N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone/ Polyvinylpyrrolidone: Global Gbl Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 32 Others: Global Gbl Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 33 Polyurethane: Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 34 Others: Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 35 1,4-Butanediol: Upcoming Facilities, By Region & Capacity (Kilo Tons)
Table 36 North America: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 37 U.S: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 38 U.S: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 39 U.S: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 40 Europe: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 41 Germany: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 42 Germany: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 43 Germany: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 44 The Netherlands: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 45 The Netherlands: Bdo Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 46 The Netherlands: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 47 France: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 48 France: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 49 U.K: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 50 U.K: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 51 Asia-Pacific: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume (Kilo Tons) & Revenue ($Million), 2010 - 2017
Table 52 China: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 53 China: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 54 China: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 55 Japan: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 56 Japan: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 57 Japan: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 58 Taiwan: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 59 Taiwan: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 60 Taiwan: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 61 South Korea: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 62 South Korea: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 63 South Korea: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 64 Malaysia: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 65 Malaysia: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 66 Malaysia: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 67 Row: Major 1,4-Butanediol Manufacturers & Installed Capacity, 2011 (Kilo Tons)
Table 68 Row: 1,4-Butanediol Market Volume, By Application, 2010 - 2017 (Kilo Tons)
Table 69 Row: 1,4-Butanediol Market Revenue, By Application, 2010 - 2017 ($Million)
Table 70 Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 71 Agreements & Collaborations, 2009 - 2012
Table 72 Expansions, 2009 - 2012
Table 73 Ashland: Annual Revenue, By Business Segment, 2010 - 2011 ($Million)
Table 74 Basf: Annual Revenue, By Business Segment, 2010 - 2011 ($Million)
Table 75 Basf: Chemicals Business Segment Annual Revenue, By Division, 2010 - 2011 ($Million)
Table 76 Chemtura: Annual Revenue, By Business Segment, 2010 - 2011 ($Million)
Table 77 Sipchem: Products & Its Applications

List Of Figures

Figure 1 Overview Of 1,4-Butanediol Value Chain
Figure 2 Impact Analysis Of Major Drivers On Global Bdo Market
Figure 3 Global Thf Market Volume & Revenue, 2010 - 2017
Figure 4 Thf Market Share, By Geography, 2011
Figure 5 Global Ptmeg Market Volume & Revenue, 2010 - 2017
Figure 6 Global Pbt Market Volume & Revenue, 2010 - 2017
Figure 7 Global Polyurethane Market Volume & Revenue, 2010 - 2017
Figure 8 Impact Analysis Of Major Restraints On Global Bdo Market
Figure 9 Global Acetylene Market Share, By Applications, 2011
Figure 10 Global Propylene Oxide Market Share, By Application, 2011
Figure 11 Global Maleic Anhydride Market Share, By Application, 2011
Figure 12 Global Succinic Acid Market Share, By Application, 2011
Figure 13 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Company, 2011
Figure 14 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 15 Patent Analysis, By Geography, 2009 - 2012
Figure 16 Patent Trends In Different Regions, 2009 - 2012
Figure 17 Patent Analysis, By Company, 2009 - 2012
Figure 18 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Technology, 2011
Figure 19 Application Market For 1,4-Butanediol
Figure 20 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Application, 2011
Figure 21 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Geography, 2011
Figure 22 North America: 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Country, 2011
Figure 23 Europe: 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Country, 2011
Figure 24 Asia-Pacific: 1,4-Butanediol Market Share, By Country, 2011
Figure 25 1,4-Butanediol Market Growth Strategies, By Geography, 2009 - 2012
Figure 26 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market, By Growth Strategies, 2009 - 2012
Figure 27 Global 1,4-Butanediol Market Developments, By Growth Strategies, 2009 - 2012
Figure 28 1,4-Butanediol Market Growth Strategies, By Geography, 2009 - 2012

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