North America N-Butanol Market By Applications (Butyl Acrylate, Butyl Acetate, Glycol Ethers, and Others) & 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 minor 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. 

The North American N-Butanol market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of more than 5 % from 2014 to 2019. The rising demand for butyl acrylate and glycol ether, the increasing awareness of bio-fuels and low prices of shale gas are among the key factors driving the market growth.

On the other hand, the changing trend in the consumption pattern of the n-butanol due to the regulatory restrictions and the saturated North American market are likely to restrain market growth in the coming years. 

U.S. dominates the North American market for n-butanol having accounted for around 87 % market share in 2014, followed by Canada. The Mexico is expected to become a major market for n-butanol in the coming years witnessing the highest CAGR of more than 7 %, in terms of value, for the forecast period.

An in-depth market share analysis, in terms of revenue, of the top companies is also included in the report. These numbers are arrived at based on key facts, annual financial information from SEC filings, annual reports, 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 North American N-Butanol market has been covered in this report. The major companies in this market include The Dow Chemicals (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), OXEA Ltd, Sasol Ltd and Others.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    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. - 19)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.3 Key Market Dynamics
    4.4 Demand Side Analysis

5 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application (Page No. - 24)
    5.1 N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country
    5.2 N-Butanol in Glycol Ether, By Country
    5.3 N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate, By Country
    5.4 N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country
    5.5 N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Country
    5.6 N-Butanol in Others, By Country

6 North America N-Butanol Market, By Country (Page No. - 38)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 U.S. N-Butanol Market
           6.2.1 U.S. N-Butanol Market, By Application
    6.3 Canada N-Butanol Market
           6.3.1 Canada N-Butanol Market, By Application
    6.4 Mexico N-Butanol Market
           6.4.1 Mexico N-Butanol Market, By Application

7 N-Butanol Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 50)
    7.1 N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Expansions
    7.3 Agreements and Collaborations

8 North America N-Butanol Market, By Company (Page No. - 53)
    8.1 The DOW Chemical Company
    8.2 BASF SE
    8.3 Eastman Chemical Company
    8.4 Oxea GMBH
    8.5 Sasol Chemicals Company

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

10 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence (Page No. - 71)
     10.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (35 Tables)

Table 1 North America N-Butanol Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 2 North America N-Butanol Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 3 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 5 North America N-Butanol Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 6 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 8 North America N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Table 9 North America N-Butanol in Butyl Acrylate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 10 North America N-Butanol in Glycol Ether, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Table 11 North America N-Butanol in Glycol Ether, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 12 North America N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Table 13 North America N-Butanol in Butyl Acetate, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 14 North America N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Table 15 North America N-Butanol in Direct Solvent, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 16 North America N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 17 North America N-Butanol in Plasticizers, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 18 North America N-Butanol in Others, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 19 North America N-Butanol in Others, By Country, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 North America N-Butanol Market, By Country,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 21 North America N-Butanol Market, By Country,  2013- 2018 (KT)
Table 22 U.S. N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 23 U.S. N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 24 Canada N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 25 Canada N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (KT)
Table 26 Mexico N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Table 27 Mexico N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 28 N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 29 North America N-Butanol Market: Expansions
Table 30 North America N-Butanol Market: Agreements and Collaboration
Table 31 The DOW Chemical Company: Key Financials, 2011 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 32 BASF SE : Key Operations Data, 2011 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 33 BASF SE : Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 34 Eastman Chemical Company: Key Operations Data, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 35 Sasol Chemicals Company: Key Financials, 2012- 2014 (USD MN)

List of Figures (38 Figures)

Figure 1 North America 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 North America N-Butanol Market Snapshot
Figure 8 N-Butanol Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2014 vs 2019
Figure 10 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2014 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 11 North America N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013 - 2018 (KT)
Figure 12 North America N-Butanol Market in Butyl Acrylate, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 13 North America N-Butanol Market in Glycol Ether, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 14 North America N-Butanol Market in Butyl Acetate, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 15 North America N-Butanol Market in Direct Solvent, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 16 North America N-Butanol Market in Plasticizers, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 17 North America N-Butanol Market in Others, By Country,2013 - 2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 18 North America N-Butanol Market: Growth Analysis, Bycountry,2013-2019 (USD MN)  
Figure 19 North America N-Butanol Market: Growth Analysis, By Country,2013-2019 (KT)  
Figure 20 U.S. N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 21 U.S. N-Butanol Market, By Application,  2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 U.S. N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 23 Canada N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 24 Canada N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 25 Canada N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 26 Mexico N-Butanol Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 27 Mexico N-Butanol Market, By Application, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Mexico N-Butanol Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 29 N-Butanol Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 30 The DOW Chemical Company: Reveue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 31 The DOW Chemical Company: Reveue Mix,2010-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 32 BASF SE Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 33 BASF SE Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 34 Eastman Chemical Company Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 35 Eastman Chemical Company, Revenue, 2009 -2013 (USD MN)
Figure 36 Oxea GMBH Company Revenue Mix, 2012 (%)
Figure 37 Sasol Chemicals Company, Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 38 Sasol,Revenue, 2009-2013 (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 readily 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 North American N-Butanol market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $2,446.8 million by 2019 from $1879.6 million in 2014, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2014 to 2019. The rising demand butyl acrylate and glycol ether; the growing awareness of bio-fuels and its advantages; and high price of shale gas in the North American region are some of the key factors driving the market growth.

On the other hand, the high regulatory restriction on the use of n-butanol due to its harmful impact on humans and the attainment of North American N-Butanol market towards maturity phase 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 46 %, by volume in 2014 and expected to reach near by 45 % in the end of the year 2019. The direct solvent segment is projected to grow at a faster CAGR of more than 8 % during the forecast period, 2014 to 2019.

Based on countries, the North American n-butanol market is segmented into U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The U.S. held the largest market share of around 86%, by volume in 2014 and expected to reach near by 85% in the end of the year 2019. The Mexico is projected to grow at a faster CAGR of more than 7 % during the forecast period, 2014 to 2019, and held the market share of almost 6 % in the year 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.