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Chemical & Material Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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  • 21 July, 2026
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  • Global
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  • 104 Pages
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  • GIR
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) market size was valued at US$ 117 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 157 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.7% during review period.
i-Butyl Methacrylate, usually abbreviated as i-BMA, is a monofunctional methacrylate ester monomer derived from methacrylic acid and an isobutyl alcohol structure. It is typically supplied as a colorless transparent liquid and is mainly used as a reactive building block for acrylic polymers and copolymers.
The key upstream raw materials for i-BMA are methyl methacrylate or methacrylic acid, together with isobutanol. The downstream market mainly includes coatings, reactive resins, printing inks, fiber treatment agents, adhesives and sealants, acrylic resin modifiers, oil additives, dental and medical polymer materials, and other specialty polymer applications. In these systems, i-BMA is mainly used to adjust film flexibility, adhesion, water resistance, weatherability, compatibility and processing performance.
In 2025, global sales of i-Butyl Methacrylate reached approximately 54 K tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 2,112/ton. Production capacity varies significantly among manufacturers, with gross profit margins ranging from approximately 10% to 20%.
i-Butyl Methacrylate is a functional methacrylate monomer within the broader methacrylate ester value chain. Compared with large-volume monomers such as methyl methacrylate, i-BMA is generally more application-specific, but it carries higher formulation value in acrylic resins and specialty polymer systems. Its demand is mainly supported by coatings, reactive resins, printing inks, fiber treatment agents, adhesives, sealants and specialty acrylic polymers. The key technical value of i-BMA lies in the isobutyl side chain, which helps formulators balance flexibility, hydrophobicity, organic compatibility, film formation and weatherability.
From the supply-chain perspective, competitive producers are usually backed by integrated methacrylate feedstock access, especially methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid and isobutanol. Companies with stable inhibitor control, consistent product quality, safe logistics and strong formulation support are better positioned than purely trading-oriented suppliers.
Future demand is expected to be supported by upgrades in high-performance coatings, modified ink resins, functional adhesives and specialty acrylic materials. However, the market also faces constraints from feedstock volatility, flammable monomer handling, inhibitor management, customer qualification cycles and substitution from neighboring monomers such as n-BMA, MMA, 2-EHMA and IBOMA. Overall, long-term competitiveness in i-BMA will depend less on simple capacity expansion and more on feedstock integration, quality consistency, technical service and stable downstream customer relationships.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) 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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA)
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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) 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 Röhm, LX MMA, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Shandong Hefeng Chemical, Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical, Chongqing Yixiang Chemical, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) 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
≥99.5% Purity
<99.5% Purity
Market segment by Grade
Industrial Grade
High-Purity Grade
Market segment by Packaging & Logistics
Bulk ISO-Tank
Drum
Market segment by Application
Paints and Coatings
Adhesives and Sealants
Fiber Finishing Agents
Acrylic Copolymers
Other
Major players covered
Röhm
LX MMA
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
Shandong Hefeng Chemical
Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical
Chongqing Yixiang Chemical
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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) 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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) 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 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 ≥99.5% Purity
    • 1.3.3 <99.5% Purity
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Grade
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Grade: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Industrial Grade
    • 1.4.3 High-Purity Grade
  • 1.5 Market Analysis by Packaging & Logistics
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Packaging & Logistics: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 Bulk ISO-Tank
    • 1.5.3 Drum
  • 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Paints and Coatings
    • 1.6.3 Adhesives and Sealants
    • 1.6.4 Fiber Finishing Agents
    • 1.6.5 Acrylic Copolymers
    • 1.6.6 Other
  • 1.7 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.7.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.7.2 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.7.3 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Röhm
    • 2.1.1 Röhm Details
    • 2.1.2 Röhm Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Röhm i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Röhm i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 Röhm Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 LX MMA
    • 2.2.1 LX MMA Details
    • 2.2.2 LX MMA Major Business
    • 2.2.3 LX MMA i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 LX MMA i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 LX MMA Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Group
    • 2.3.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Details
    • 2.3.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Group i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Group i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
    • 2.4.1 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Details
    • 2.4.2 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Shandong Hefeng Chemical
    • 2.5.1 Shandong Hefeng Chemical Details
    • 2.5.2 Shandong Hefeng Chemical Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Shandong Hefeng Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Shandong Hefeng Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Shandong Hefeng Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical
    • 2.6.1 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical Details
    • 2.6.2 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 Fushun Donglian Anxin Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical
    • 2.7.1 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical Details
    • 2.7.2 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Chongqing Yixiang Chemical Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Drivers
  • 12.2 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Market Restraints
  • 12.3 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA)
  • 13.3 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 i-Butyl Methacrylate (i-BMA) Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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