Europe N-Butanol Market By Applications (Butyl Acrylate, Butyl Acetate, Glycol Ethers, and Others) & By Geography -Trends & Forecasts to 2019

N-butanol is a primary alcohol with a four carbon structure. Its isomers include isobutanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol. N-butanol occurs naturally as a product of fermentation of sugars and carbohydrates. It is widely used in various food & beverages, as an artificial flavoring agent, consumer products. The largest use of n-butanol is in industrial intermediate, specifically for the manufacture of butyl acetate, butyl acrylate, dibutyl phthalate, dibutyl sebacate and other butyl easters and ethers. Other industrial uses include the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, polymers, pyroxylin plastics herbicide easters and printing.

Factors, such as negative impact of phthalate plasticizers and saturated European market are likely to restrain market growth in the coming years.

The market in Germany dominates the European market for n-butanol having accounted nearly 
55% market share in 2014, followed by France. The market in Belgium is expected to become a major market for n-butanol in the coming years witnessing the highest CAGR of more than 6%, in terms of value, during the forecast period.

An in-depth market share analysis, in terms of revenue, of the top companies is also included in the report. The market figures are arrived at based on key facts, annual financial information from SEC filings, annual reports, varying demand, and interviews with industry experts, key opinion leaders such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives. A detailed market share analysis of the major players in the European N-Butanol market has also been covered in this report.

The major companies in this region include BASF SE (Germany), OXEA Ltd, Oxochimie, Perstop Oxo AB, and Grupa Azoty.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 9)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of N-Butanol Market
    2.2 Arriving at the N-Butanol Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 18)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 20)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.3 Key Market Dynamics
    4.4 Demand Side Analysis

5 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application (Page No. - 26)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country
    5.3 N-Butanol in Glycol Ether, By Country
    5.4 N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate, By Country
    5.5 N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country
    5.6 N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Geography
    5.7 N-Butanol in Others, By Country

6 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Geography (Page No. - 39)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Germany N-Butanol Market
           6.2.1 Germany N-Butanol Market, By Application
    6.3 France N-Butanol Market
           6.3.1 France N-Butanol Market, By Application
    6.4 Belgium N-Butanol Market
           6.4.1 Belgium N-Butanol Market, By Application

7 Europe N-Butanol Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 51)
    7.1 N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Expansions
    7.4 Agreements and Collaborations
    7.5 Investments

8 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Company (Page No. - 54)
    8.1 BASF SE
           8.1.1 Overview
           8.1.2 Key Operations Data
           8.1.3 Key Financials
           8.1.4 Product and Service Offerings
           8.1.5 Related Developments
           8.1.6 MMM Analysis
    8.2 Oxea GMBH
           8.2.1 Overview
           8.2.2 Key Operations Data
           8.2.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.2.4 Related Developments
           8.2.5 MMM Analysis
    8.3 Oxochimie
           8.3.1 Overview
           8.3.2 Key Operations Data
           8.3.3 Roduct and Service Offerings
           8.3.4 Related Developments
    8.4 Perstrop Oxo Ab
           8.4.1 Overview
           8.4.2 Product and Service Offerings
           8.4.3 Related Developments
           8.4.4 MMM Analysis
    8.5 Grupa Azoty
           8.5.1 Overview
           8.5.2 Key Product and Service Offerings
           8.5.3 Related Developments
           8.5.4 MMM Analysis

9 Appendix (Page No. - 68)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
           9.1.6 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List Of Tables (34 Tables)

Table 1 Europe N-Butanol Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 2 Europe N-Butanol Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 3 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 5 Europe N-Butanol Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 6 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 8 Europe N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Europe N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 10 Europe N-Butanol in Glycol Ether,By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Europe N-Butanol in Glycol Ether, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 12 Europe N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate,By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 13 Europe N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 14 Europe N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 15 Europe N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 16 Europe N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 17 Europe N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 18 Europe N-Butanol in Others, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 19 Europe N-Butanol in Others, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 Europe N-Butanol Market, Bycountry, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 21 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Country, 2012 - 2018 (KT)
Table 22 Germany N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 23 Germany N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 24 France N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 25 France N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 26 Belgium N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 27 Belgium N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 28 Europe N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 29 Europe N-Butanol Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 30 Europe N-Butanol Market: Expansions
Table 31 Europe N-Butanol Market: Agreements and Collaboration
Table 32 Europe N-Butanol Market: Investments
Table 33 BASF SE: Key Operations Data, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 34 BASF SE: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (36 Figures)

Figure 1 Europe N-Butanol Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 N-Butanol Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Europe N-Butanol Market Snapshot
Figure 8 N-Butanol Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2014 Vs 2019
Figure 10 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2014 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 11 Europe N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2014 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 12 Europe N-Butanol Market in Butyl Acrylate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 13 Europe N-Butanol Market in Glycol Ether, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Europe N-Butanol Market in Butyl Acetate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Europe N-Butanol Market in Direct Solvent, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Europe N-Butanol Market in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)\
Figure 17 Europe N-Butanol Market in Others, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Europe N-Butanol Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 Europe N-Butanol Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2013-2019 (KT)
Figure 20 Germany N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 21 Germany N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 Germany N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 23 France N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 24 France N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 25 France N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 26 Belgium N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 27 Belgium N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Belgium N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 29 N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 30 BASF SE: Reveue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 31 Contribution Of Company Revenues, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 32 Oxea GMBH, Revenue Mix, 2012 (%)
Figure 33 Perstrop Oxo Ab, Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 34 Perstrop Oxo Ab, Revenue, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 35 Grupa Azoty, Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 36 Grupa Azoty, Revenue , 2010-2013 (USD MN)

N-Butanol (normal butanol) is a clear, colorless liquid that is flammable. It has a characteristic banana-like odor and is used to produce other chemicals. N-Butanol demonstrates an overall low order of toxicity. Over exposures may cause irritation to the eyes and skin or can be harmful if inhaled. N-Butanol is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms and birds on an acute basis. The material is biodegradable.

The applications which use n-butanol includes Chemical intermediate or raw material – for producing many other chemicals and plastics, including safety glass, hydraulic fluids and detergent formulations; Coatings – as a solvent for a variety of applications; Solvents – for paints, coatings, varnishes, resins, gums, dyes etc; Plasticizers – to improve how a plastic material processes; Textiles – as a swelling agent and manufacturing garments from coated fabric; Flotation agents; Floor polishes; Cosmetics; Drugs and antibiotics, hormones, and vitamins; and Gasoline & brake fluid.

The rising demand of butyl acrylate and glycol ether; the growing awareness of bio-fuels and its advantages; and high price of shale gas in the European region are some of the key factors driving the market growth.

Stringent regulations on the use of n-butanol due to its harmful impact on humans are expected to restrain the market growth in the coming years.

Based on applications, the N-Butanol market has been segmented into butyl acrylate, butyl acetate, glycol ether, direct solvents, plasticizers, and others. The Butyl acrylate segment held the largest market share of around 41 % in 2014, and is expected to account 40% by 2019. The glycol ether segment is projected to grow at a fastest CAGR of more than 8% from 2014 to 2019.

Based on country, the European n-butanol market covers Germany, France, and Belgium. The market in Germany accounted the largest market share of around 57%, by volume in 2014, and expected to account 56% by 2019. The market in Belgium is projected to grow at a fastest CAGR of more than 6% from 2014 to 2019.  The market accounted a share of around 5% in 2014.

The key players in the North America N-Butanol market include The Dow Chemicals Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), OXEA Corporation (S.A.), and Sasol Ltd.