Butyric Acid Market Growth and Analysis by 2028

Historic Data: 2019-2020   |   Base Year: 2021   |   Forecast Period: 2022-2028

Butyric Acid Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Source (Renewable Butyric Acid and Synthetic Butyric Acid) and Application (Printing Inks, Animal Feed, Food Flavors and Food Fragrances, Chemical Intermediates, Pharmaceutical, and Others)

  • Report Date : Mar 2022
  • Report Code : TIPRE00015611
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 159

The butyric acid market was valued at US$ 183.48 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 484.55 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2021 to 2028.

Butyric acid is a colorless liquid with a penetrating and unpleasant odor. The acid has various important applications in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The butyric acid has many applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

In 2020, Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of the global market. The growing number of livestock farms in Asia Pacific is increasing the consumption of animal feed and subsequently proliferating the butyric acid market. The growth in livestock farms in the Asia Pacific region can be attributed to the increased demand for quality meat products due the improving per capita income and growing health consciousness among consumers in the Asia Pacific region.

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Butyric Acid Market: Strategic Insights

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Butyric Acid Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. In 2020, various industries had to slow down their operations due to disruptions in value chains caused by the shutdown of national and international boundaries, which restricted the demand for butyric acid. The COVID-19 pandemic caused volatility in the prices of raw material required to produce butyric acid. The worldwide consumption of butyric acid declined due to low demand from various downstream sectors, such as food flavors, food fragrances, and chemical intermediates. The constraint availability of the raw materials and reduced demand from the downstream sectors due to COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted the growth of the butyric acid market. 

Market Insights

Increasing Demand from Animal Feed Sector

Butyric acid is known for its beneficial effects on gut health and development. For decades, it has been in use in the animal feed industry for ensuring improved gut health and animal performance. Further, butyric acid has become a first-choice antibiotic alternative for broiler, layer, turkey, and swine producers with the animal feed industry’s shift to reduce antibiotic usage.

In recent years, the livestock industry in various countries has expanded rapidly with the shift in diet preferences among consumers toward animal proteins. Population growth, income surge, elevating living standards, and urbanization have been the key factors propelling the demand for meat worldwide. The increasing demand for meat products highlights the need for animal feed and feed additives. The growing demand for animal feed products in different regions boosts the demand for butyric acid, thereby bolstering the butyric acid market growth.

Butyric acid is one of the most beneficial short-chain fatty acids that plays  a key role in uplifting digestive health, manages weight and prevents cancer. The strong growth in the pharmaceutical industry in different countries across the globe is leading to an increasing use of butyric acid for various applications. Furthermore, there is an increasing interest in using butyric acid as a precursor for producing biofuels. This is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of butyric acid market during the forecast period.

Source Insights

Based on source, the global butyric acid market has been segmented into renewable butyric acid and synthetic butyric acid. The synthetic butyric acid segment held a larger share in the global market in 2020. The synthetic butyric acid segment accounts for major share owing to its wide application for producing printing inks, disinfectants, flavors, medicines, perfumes, easters, and food additives among others.

Some of the players operating in the global butyric acid market includes, Eastman Chemical Company; OQ Chemicals GmbH; Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Perstorp Holding AB; Alfa Aesar; MERCK KGaA; Vigon International, LLC.; Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.; KUNSHAN ODOWELL CO.,LTD; and Yufeng International Co.,Ltd. Players operating in the butyric acid market focus on providing high quality products to fulfil the customer demand. These market players are highly focused towards the development of high quality and innovative services offerings to fulfil the customer’s requirements.

Butyric Acid Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Butyric Acid Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Butyric Acid Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Butyric Acid Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2021 US$ 183.48 Million
Market Size by 2028 US$ 484.55 Million
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) 14.9%
Historical Data 2019-2020
Forecast period 2022-2028
Segments Covered By Source
  • Renewable Butyric Acid and Synthetic Butyric Acid
By Application
  • Printing Inks
  • Animal Feed
  • Food Flavors and Food Fragrances
  • Chemical Intermediates
  • Pharmaceutical
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • OQ Chemicals GmbH
  • Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Perstorp Holding AB
  • Alfa Aesar
  • MERCK KGaA
  • Vigon International, LLC.
  • Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
  • KUNSHAN ODOWELL CO.,LTD

  • Butyric Acid Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Butyric Acid Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Butyric Acid Market are:

    1. Eastman Chemical Company
    2. OQ Chemicals GmbH
    3. Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    4. Perstorp Holding AB
    5. Alfa Aesar

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Report Spotlights

    • Progressive industry trends in the butyric acid market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
    • Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
    • Quantitative analysis of the butyric acid market from 2019 to 2028
    • Estimation of global demand for HR-PIB
    • Porter’s Five Forces analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry
    • Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario
    • Market trends and outlook as well as factors driving and restraining the growth of the butyric acid market
    • Assistance in decision-making process by highlighting market strategies that underpin commercial interest, leading to the market growth
    • The size of the butyric acid market size at various nodes
    • Detailed overview and segmentation of the market, as well as the HR-PIB industry dynamics
    • Size of the butyric acid market in various regions with promising growth opportunities

    Global Butyric Acid Market

    Source

    • Renewable Butyric Acid
    • Synthetic Butyric Acid

    Application

    • Printing Inks
    • Animal Feed
    • Food Flavors and Food Fragrances
    • Chemical Intermediates
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Others

    Company Profiles

    • Eastman Chemical Company
    • OQ Chemicals GmbH
    • Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    • Perstorp Holding AB
    • Alfa Aesar
    • MERCK KGaA
    • Vigon International, LLC.
    • Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
    • KUNSHAN ODOWELL CO.,LTD
    • Yufeng International Co.,Ltd.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the key driver for the growth of the global butyric acid market?

    Growing demand for butyric acid from animal feed sector is one of the major driving factors for the market. Butyric acid is known for its beneficial effects on gut health and development. For decades, it has been in use in the animal feed industry for ensuring improved gut health and animal performance. The use of butyric acid in animal nutrition also helps in improving nutrient absorption.

    Which region is anticipated to grow with the fastest CAGR for the butyric acid market?

    Asia Pacific (APAC) is anticipated to grow with the fastest CAGR at rate of 15.3% from 2021 to 2028. The growing number of livestock farms in APAC is propelling animal feed consumption levels, subsequently leading to the proliferation of the butyric acid market.

    What is the impact of COVID-19 on the butyric acid market?

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, butyric acid manufacturers witnessed a slight disruption in the supply chain of butyric acid during the first two quarters of 2020. However, the supply chain of butyric acid materials has been restored, and production activities have regained normalcy in late 2020. Later, the market was not significantly negatively impacted by the pandemic. Further, with the growing COVID-19 vaccinations and eased in lockdown restrictions, the global economy is resuming, and subsequently, the butyric acid market is regaining its growth.

    On the basis of application, which segment accounted for the largest share in the global butyric acid market?

    Based on application, the animal feed segment accounted the largest share of the global butyric acid market. Butyric acid and fatty acids are extensively used in production of poultry and swine feed due to its beneficial properties such as improving digestibility, better colonisation resistance, and improved growth performance among young livestock.

    Can you list some of the major players operating in the global butyric acid market?

    The major players operating in the global butyric acid market are Eastman Chemical Company; OQ Chemicals GmbH; Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Perstorp Holding AB; Alfa Aesar; MERCK KGaA; Vigon International, LLC.; Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.; KUNSHAN ODOWELL CO.,LTD; and Yufeng International Co.,Ltd.

    During the forecast period, which region is anticipated to account for the largest share of the global butyric acid market?

    During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global butyric acid market. The region houses few of the fastest developing economies of the world such as China and India and that are the major consumer of the butyric acid. Moreover, in the Asia Pacific region, there is a growing number of livestock farms which is increasing the consumption of animal feed and subsequently proliferating the butyric acid market.

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    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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    The List of Companies_ Butyric Acid Market

    1. Eastman Chemical Company
    2. OQ Chemicals GmbH
    3. Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    4. Perstorp Holding AB
    5. Alfa Aesar
    6. MERCK KGaA
    7. Vigon International, LLC.
    8. Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
    9. KUNSHAN ODOWELL CO.,LTD
    10. Yufeng International Co.,Ltd
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