
Butanediol (1,4 BDO & 2,3 BDO), 1,3 Butadiene and MEK Market: Applications (THF, PU, PBT, SBR, ABS, NBR etc.), Bio-based Alternatives, Downstream Potential, Market Size and Forecast, 2010 – 2018, the global market for 1,4 butanediol was estimated to be 1,664 kilo tons in 2010, which is expected to reach 2,357.3 kilo tons by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2013 to 2018. In terms of revenues, the global market was estimated to be worth USD 3,660.8 million in 2010 and is expected to reach USD 5,940.4 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2013 to 2018. Asia Pacific with 55.3% of the global market share was estimated to be the largest market for 1,4 butanediol and it is expected to maintain its lead position till 2018. The global market for 2,3 butanediol was estimated to be 58 kilo tons in 2010, which is expected to reach market volumes of 74.4 kilo tons by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2013 to 2018.