According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Butyric Acid Derivatives market size was valued at US$ 648 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 770 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2.5% during review period.
Butyric acid derivatives are salts and esters of butyric acid also known as botanoic acid. Salts of butyric acid are predominant segment of butyric acid derivatives market. Salts of butyric acid include sodium butyrate, calcium butyrate, potassium butyrate, magnesium butyrate etc. Of these salts, sodium butyrate and calcium butyrate have substantially high demand. Butyric acid is a corrosive and very foul smelling carboxylic acid, hence it is usually converted into salts and esters for handling and application. Butyric acid derivatives are profoundly used in animal feed application, butyrate are known to improve gastrointestinal health and prevent microbial infections and ailments in poultry, pigs, fishes, and ruminants.In 2024, global Butyric Acid Derivatives production reached approximately 176 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 3469 per MT.
The butyric acid derivatives market is shaped by the growing demand for value-added chemicals in food, pharmaceutical, and animal nutrition industries. Butyric acid itself is a short-chain fatty acid, but its derivatives—including sodium butyrate, calcium butyrate, tributyrin, and esters—have broader commercial significance. These derivatives are increasingly used as feed additives for improving gut health and nutrient absorption in livestock, as functional food ingredients, and in certain drug formulations where controlled release or targeted intestinal activity is required. Rising consumer demand for healthier diets, probiotics, and sustainable animal husbandry practices has made these derivatives a focus area for both chemical producers and biotech companies.
On the industrial side, the market benefits from advances in fermentation technologies that allow butyric acid production from renewable biomass, aligning with global sustainability goals. Growth is also being driven by pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, where butyrate compounds are explored for their role in anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and metabolic health benefits. In addition, tributyrin and esters find uses in flavor and fragrance industries due to their unique organoleptic properties. While opportunities are broad, the market faces challenges from high production costs, volatility in raw material supply, and regulatory hurdles regarding food and pharma approvals, which collectively shape its competitive and growth trajectory.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Butyric Acid Derivatives market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Animals. 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 Butyric Acid Derivatives market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Butyric Acid Derivatives 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 Butyric Acid Derivatives market size and forecasts, by Type and by Animals, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2021-2032
Global Butyric Acid Derivatives 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 Butyric Acid Derivatives
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 Butyric Acid Derivatives 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 Perstorp Holding AB, Nutreco, Global Nutrition International, Palital Feed Additives, Kemin Industries, Zhejiang Yaofi Bio-Tech, KDQ Feed, Avícola de Tarragona, KANGBO, Chengyuan, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Butyric Acid Derivatives market is split by Type and by Animals. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Animals in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Sodium Butyrate
Calcium Butyrate
Others
Market segment by Animals
Pig
Poultry
Others
Major players covered
Perstorp Holding AB
Nutreco
Global Nutrition International
Palital Feed Additives
Kemin Industries
Zhejiang Yaofi Bio-Tech
KDQ Feed
Avícola de Tarragona
KANGBO
Chengyuan
Novation 2002
Bluestar Adisseo
Norel Animal Nutrition
Yiduoli
Huijia Group
Singao
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 Butyric Acid Derivatives product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Butyric Acid Derivatives, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Butyric Acid Derivatives from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Butyric Acid Derivatives competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Butyric Acid Derivatives 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 Animals, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Animals, 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 Butyric Acid Derivatives market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Animals, 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 Butyric Acid Derivatives.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Butyric Acid Derivatives sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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