| Product Code: ETC7730405 | 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 |
Japan's import shipments of 1,4 butanediol in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporters like Indonesia, Malaysia, USA, Thailand, and India. Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating a concentrated market, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was negative at -6.36%. Furthermore, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 saw a significant decline of -28.83%, reflecting a challenging period for the industry. Market players should closely monitor these trends and adjust strategies accordingly to navigate the evolving landscape.

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 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand from end-use industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in research and development for new applications of 1,4 butanediol |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of bio-based and sustainable chemicals |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices, particularly related to feedstock such as butane and acetylene |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the production and disposal of 1,4 butanediol |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative chemicals or substitutes in certain applications |
5 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Trends |
6 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Tetrahydrofuran (THF), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By ?-Butyrolactone (GBL), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of bio-based 1,4 butanediol products in the market |
8.2 Number of patents filed for new applications of 1,4 butanediol |
8.3 Investment trends in 1,4 butanediol production technologies |
9 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan 1,4 Butanediol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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