2,3-Butanediol Industry Outlook Report 2025: A $400+ Million Market by 2037, Driven by Bio-Economy Initiatives Fuel Fermentation-Based Production, and Rising Demand for Eco-Friendly Solvents

The 2,3-Butanediol market offers opportunities in eco-friendly applications, including producing solvents, polymers, and biodegradable plastics. Growth is driven by demand for green aviation fuels and bio-economy initiatives promoting fermentation-based production from renewable sources.

Dublin, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "2,3-Butanediol Market Outlook 2037" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global 2,3-Butanediol market was valued at USD 226.05 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 401.07 million by 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2037).

In 2025, the market size is expected to be USD 234.47 million. The 2,3-Butanediol market is gaining momentum as industries increasingly seek versatile intermediates for producing eco-friendly solvents, polymers, and fuel additives. Its role in next-generation material science and bio-refining processes is expanding, especially with growing interest in biodegradable plastics and green aviation fuels.

Additionally, the rise of bio-economy initiatives across the globe is encouraging large-scale fermentation-based production of 2,3-Butanediol from renewable sources.

Key Topics Covered:

An Outline of the Global 2,3-Butanediol Market

  • Market Definition
  • Market Segmentation
  • Assumptions and Abbreviations

Research Methodology & Approach

  • Primary Research
  • Secondary Research
  • SPSS Methodology
  • Data Triangulation

Executive Summary

  • Growth Drivers
  • Major Roadblocks
  • Opportunities
  • Prevalent Trends
  • Government Regulation
  • Up-Coming Technologies
  • Growth Outlook
  • Risk Overview
  • Value Chain
  • SWOT
  • Regional Demand
  • Recent Development News

Market Price Comparison: Bio-Based vs. Fossil Fuel-Derived 2,3-Butanediol

  • Pricing Benchmarking
  • Uses and Applications: Bio-Based vs Fossil Fuel-Derived 2,3-Butenediol
  • Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment of Bio-Based 2,3 Butanediol(BDO)
  • Techno-Economic Comparison of Bio-Based & Petrochemical 2,3-Butanediol(BDO)
  • Crude Oil Price Fluctuation and Their Impact on Fossil-Based Chemical Markets
  • Consumer Preferences & Industry Trends Shifting Towards Green Chemical in the Global 2,3-Butanediol Market
  • Growth Potential for 2,3-Butanediol End-Use Industry of 2,3-Butanediol Market
  • Government Initiatives Driving Bio-Based 2,3-Butanediol(BDO) Production
  • Root Cause Analysis for discovering Problems of the Global 2,3-Butanediol Market
  • Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations for Sumitomo Chemical in the Global 2,3-Butanediol Market

Comparative Positioning

  • Competitive Landscape
  • Competitive Model
  • Company Market Share

Business Profile of Key Enterprise

  • Biokemik
  • BOC Sciences
  • FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation
  • GS Caltex Corporation
  • Haihang Industry
  • Merck KGaA KGaA
  • Orochem Technologies, Inc.
  • Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific .
  • Tokyo Chemical Industry (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Global 2,3-Butanediol Market Outlook

  • Market Overview
  • Market Revenue by Value (USD Thousand), Volume (Tons), and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
  • Global 2,3-Butanediol Market Segmentation Analysis (2024-2037)

By Source Type

  • Bio-Based 2,3 Butanediol, Market Value (USD Thousand), Volume (Tons) and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Fossil Fuel-Derived 2,3-Butanediol, Market Value (USD Thousand), Volume (Tons) and CAGR, 2024-2037F

By Purity Level

  • Up to 85%, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • >85% - 97%, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • >97%, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F

By Route of Synthesis

  • Fermentation, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Conventional, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F

By Application

  • Fertilizers, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Plasticizers, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Polyurethanes, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Printing Inks, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Perfumes, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Food Additives, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Resins, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Others, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F

By End use Industry

  • Chemical Industry, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Pharmaceuticals, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Food & Beverage, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Automotive & Fuel Industry, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Agriculture, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F
  • Others, Market Value (USD Thousand), and CAGR, 2024-2037F

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