The global Butyl Glycol market size is predicted to grow from US$ 184 million in 2025 to US$ 223 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2031.

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Butyl glycol, also known as monobutyl glycol ether or ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE), is an organic solvent. Its a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor. Its miscible with water and many organic solvents. Butyl glycol is widely used in paints, coatings, cleaning products, and printing inks due to its excellent solvency and low volatility. It acts as a coalescent, improving film formation in coatings. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in various industrial processes.

The butyl glycol industry is undergoing a transformation driven by increasing environmental regulations and the demand for sustainable solutions. A significant trend is the shift towards bio-based butyl glycol production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. Manufacturers are focusing on developing more eco-friendly production processes and exploring alternative feedstocks. Furthermore, theres a growing emphasis on low-VOC (volatile organic compound) formulations, as stricter regulations limit the use of traditional solvents. This is leading to the development of modified butyl glycol derivatives with improved environmental profiles. The paint and coatings industry, a major consumer of butyl glycol, is increasingly adopting waterborne and high-solids formulations, which require specialized solvents. The cleaning products sector is also moving towards greener formulations, with a focus on biodegradable and less toxic ingredients. Additionally, the demand for high-purity butyl glycol in specialized applications, such as pharmaceuticals and electronics, is increasing. The industry is also seeing a trend towards regionalization, with manufacturers establishing production facilities closer to their customer bases to reduce transportation costs and enhance supply chain resilience. Overall, the butyl glycol industry is adapting to meet the challenges of sustainability and evolving market demands by innovating new products and processes.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the Butyl Glycol Industry Forecast looks at past sales and reviews total world Butyl Glycol sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Butyl Glycol sales for 2025 through 2031. With Butyl Glycol sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Butyl Glycol industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Butyl Glycol landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Butyl Glycol portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms unique position in an accelerating global Butyl Glycol market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Butyl Glycol and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Butyl Glycol.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Butyl Glycol market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

    E Series
    P Series

Segmentation by Application:

    Solvent and Coalescing Agent for Water-Based Paints, Coatings and Inks
    Cleaning Products
    Component in Hydraulic Fluids?Drilling and Cutting Oils
    Production of Butyl Glycol Acetate and Plasticizers
    Others

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    Eastman Chemicals
    LyondellBasell
    BASF
    Asia Pacific Petrochemicals
    Dow Chemicals
    Paras Dyes and Chemicals
    INEOS
    LOTTE CHEMICAL
    Solventis
    INEOS

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Butyl Glycol market?
What factors are driving Butyl Glycol market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Butyl Glycol market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Butyl Glycol break out by Type, by Application?