| Product Code: ETC6735424 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China saw a shift in the concentration of 1,4 butanediol derivatives import shipments, moving from high concentration in 2023 to a more moderate level. The top exporting countries to China in 2024 included the USA, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Germany. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -6.08% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate in 2024 showed a steeper decline at -12.68%. This data indicates a challenging market environment for 1,4 butanediol derivatives imports into China, with potential implications for market dynamics and trade relationships with key exporting countries.
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1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application , 2021 & 2031F |
4 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and bio-based chemicals |
4.2.2 Growing applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and automotive |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies promoting the use of bio-based chemicals |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on chemical production and usage |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative chemicals in the market |
5 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Trends |
6 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market, By Types |
6.1 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By Application , 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By THF (tetrahydrofuran), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By GBL (?-Butyrolactone), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By Spandex, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By PTMEG (Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidones), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenues & Volume, By PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidones), 2021- 2031F |
7 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in bio-based technology |
8.2 Adoption rate of 1,4 butanediol derivatives in key industries |
8.3 Environmental impact assessments and sustainability certifications for products |
9 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application , 2021 & 2031F |
10 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China 1,4 Butanediol Derivatives Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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