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Biobutanol Market Size, Share, Growth Drivers, and Forecast Report 2025-2033

  • Writer: Rahul Pal
    Rahul Pal
  • May 8
  • 4 min read

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “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”, offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, which comprises insights on the global biobutanol market size. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, and contemporary advancements in the global market.


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.



Global Biobutanol Market Dynamics:


Increasing Demand for Sustainable Biofuels:


The world biobutanol market is greatly impacted by the growing worldwide demand for sustainable and renewable biofuels as substitutes for traditional fossil fuels. Governments across the globe are adopting favorable policies and regulations to encourage the utilization of biofuels, spurred by energy security concerns, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. Biobutanol, a four-carbon alcohol, has several benefits compared to conventional bioethanol, such as increased energy content, reduced volatility, and compatibility with current gasoline infrastructure. Increasing awareness of biobutanol's improved characteristics and demand for decarbonization within the transportation industry are the main drivers for market growth. In addition, advancements in biotechnology and fermentation techniques are enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of biobutanol manufacture, increasing its viability as a biofuel choice.


Growing Applications Outside of Transportation Fuels:


In addition to its uses as a direct fuel or blendstock component, biobutanol is being used in other industrial applications increasingly, further driving market growth. It is a useful feedstock for the manufacture of a large number of chemicals, such as solvents, plasticizers, and additives. The increasing use of bio-based chemicals as more sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based products is opening up new market opportunities for biobutanol. Its flexibility and compatibility with current chemical production processes render it a promising bio-based building block for a wide range of industrial applications. This expansion of applications outside transportation fuels creates a solid base for long-term market growth and diminishes dependence on the biofuel industry alone.


Improvements in Production Technologies and Feedstock Diversification:


The commercial scalability and viability of biobutanol production are increasingly enhanced by the constant improvements in fermentation technologies and the diversification of feedstocks. More efficient microbial strains are being developed, and fermentation processes are being optimized by researchers and companies to increase biobutanol yields and lower the cost of production. In addition, there is increasing emphasis on the use of non-food biomass, including agricultural residues and lignocellulosic materials, as feedstocks for biobutanol production. This transition to sustainable and easily accessible feedstocks reduces the threat of competition with food crops and improves the overall sustainability of the biobutanol sector. These advances in technology and feedstock diversification are key to positioning biobutanol as a competitive and sustainable option in the chemicals and fuels markets.


By the IMARC Group, Some of the Top Competitive Landscape Operating in the Biobutanol Market are Given Below:


  • 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.

  • W2 Energy Inc.


Explore the Full Report with Charts, Table of Contents, and List of Figures: https://www.imarcgroup.com/biobutanol-market


Global Biobutanol Market Trends:


The global biobutanol market is experiencing a number of revolutionary trends that are redefining its future landscape. An important trend is the growing emphasis on the construction of higher-level biorefineries capable of converting a range of biomass feedstocks into biobutanol and other useful bioproducts efficiently. The integrated biorefinery concept is designed to optimize resource utilization and enhance the overall economy of biobutanol production. Another dominant trend is the expanding partnership and collaboration among research organizations, technology companies, and industrial participants to speed up the commercialization of biobutanol technologies. These partnerships are important for addressing technical issues and increasing production to accommodate increasing market demand.


In addition, the market is witnessing an increasing interest in the production of biobutanol from waste streams, consistent with circular economy principles and providing a sustainable pathway for biobutanol production. The creation of in-situ product recovery methods to increase fermentation efficiency and lower downstream processing costs is also on the rise.


Key Market Segmentation:


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


Regional Insights:


  • North America (United States, Canada)

  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Others)

  • Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Others)

  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)

  • Middle East and Africa (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Other)


Key highlights of the Report:


  • Market Performance

  • Market Outlook 

  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market

  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

  • Market Drivers and Success Factors

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Structure of the Market

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape


Note: If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we can provide it to you as a part of the customization.


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IMARC Group is a leading market research company that offers management strategy and market research worldwide. We partner with clients in all sectors and regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their businesses. IMARC’s information products include major market, scientific, economic and technological developments for business leaders in pharmaceutical, industrial, and high technology organizations. Market forecasts and industry analysis for biotechnology, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, travel and tourism, nanotechnology and novel processing methods are at the top of the company’s expertise.


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