| Product Code: ETC7232916 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2023, Gabon continued to heavily rely on imports of 1,4-butanediol (BDO), polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), and spandex, with top exporters being China, Belgium, Dem. People`s Rep. of Korea, France, and Germany. The market showed a very high concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining elevated. However, the industry experienced a sharp decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -54.31% and a growth rate of -88.81%. These figures suggest a challenging landscape for these specific imports in Gabon in 2023.

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 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Overview |
3.1 Gabon Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By PTMEG Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Spandex Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable materials in textile and polymer industries |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of spandex in various applications such as sportswear, activewear, and medical textiles |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from established players in the global market |
5 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Trends |
6 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Types |
6.1 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By 1,4-BDO Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Tetrahydrofuran (THF), 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBT), 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By PTMEG Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Spandex, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Co-polyester-Ether Elastomers (COPE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Urethanes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Spandex Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical & Hygiene, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Interiors, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in innovative product formulations |
8.2 Percentage increase in customer acquisition and retention rates |
8.3 Number of strategic partnerships and collaborations with key industry players |
8.4 Adoption rate of advanced manufacturing technologies |
8.5 Percentage growth in export market penetration |
9 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By PTMEG Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By Spandex Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Gabon 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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