According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global 1-Butene market size was valued at US$ 35340 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 47290 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.3% during review period.
1-Butene, also known as Butene-1 orα-Butylene, is a linear alpha-olefin. It is a flammable and colorless gas at room temperature. 1-Butene can be manufactured by the dimerization of ethylene or the separation from crude C4 stream. As an important chemical raw materials, 1-Butene is widely used in the production of polybutylene, maleic anhydride, butanol and so on.
Global 1-Butene key players include Evonik, Shell, ExxonMobil, CP Chemical, etc. Global top four manufacturers hold a share over 55%.
Europe is the largest market, with a share about 15%, followed by Asia, and North America, both have a share about 25 percent.
In terms of product, Crude C4 Seperation Product is the largest segment, with a share over 70%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Polyethylene, followed by Secondary butyl alcohol(SBA)/Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), 1,3-Butadiene, etc.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global 1-Butene market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global 1-Butene market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global 1-Butene market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global 1-Butene market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global 1-Butene market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for 1-Butene
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global 1-Butene market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Evonik, Shell, ExxonMobil, CP Chemical, Praxair, Mitsui Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Tonen Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Sabic, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
1-Butene market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Crude C4 Seperation
Ethylene Dimerization
Other
Market segment by Application
Polyethylene
Secondary butyl alcohol(SBA) or Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
1,3-Butadiene
Others
Major players covered
Evonik
Shell
ExxonMobil
CP Chemical
Praxair
Mitsui Chemical
Sumitomo Chemical
Tonen Chemical
Idemitsu Kosan
Sabic
Jam
Petro Rabigh
OPaL
Qatar Chemical
Nizhnekamskneftekhim
PTT
CNPC
SINOPEC
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe 1-Butene product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of 1-Butene, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of 1-Butene from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the 1-Butene competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the 1-Butene breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and 1-Butene market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of 1-Butene.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe 1-Butene sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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