| Product Code: ETC5637996 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Burkina Faso`s import shipments of butylated hydroxytoluene in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as Russia, Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. However, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 was negative at -39.12%, with a significant decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -75.47%. This data suggests a challenging market environment for butylated hydroxytoluene imports in Burkina Faso, potentially impacted by various factors affecting demand and supply dynamics.

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an antioxidant used to extend the shelf life of various products, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In Burkina Faso, the market for BHT is relatively niche, with demand driven by the food and beverage industry. Challenges include the limited local production of BHT, reliance on imports, and regulatory constraints. The market is also impacted by global fluctuations in raw material prices and the growing preference for natural antioxidants.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a key antioxidant used in food and pharmaceuticals to prevent oxidation. The growth of the Burkina Faso BHT market is driven by the increasing demand for packaged food and beverages, where BHT is used as a preservative to extend shelf life and maintain quality. Additionally, the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry in Burkina Faso, driven by rising healthcare needs and investments in medical research, supports the market for BHT. Regulatory support for food safety and pharmaceutical quality also plays a crucial role in market development.
The BHT market in Burkina Faso encounters difficulties related to regulatory compliance and limited local production capacity. BHT is primarily used as an antioxidant in various products, but the markets growth is constrained by stringent regulations on chemical additives and limited awareness of its benefits among local manufacturers.
Policies affecting the Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) market in Burkina Faso are likely to be influenced by regulations concerning chemical safety and environmental protection. The government may implement stringent standards for chemical production and handling to ensure safety and minimize environmental impact. Additionally, policies might encourage the use of BHT in various industrial applications by providing regulatory frameworks that support its safe use. Compliance with international safety standards and fostering collaborations with global chemical manufacturers could be part of the policy framework.
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 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Overview |
3.1 Burkina Faso Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for food preservatives in Burkina Faso |
4.2.2 Growth in the cosmetics and personal care industry |
4.2.3 Adoption of butylated hydroxytoluene in pharmaceuticals for its antioxidant properties |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on the use of food additives |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative antioxidants in the market |
5 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Trends |
6 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Segmentations |
6.1 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Technical, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic & Rubber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
7 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new applications of butylated hydroxytoluene |
8.2 Number of partnerships and collaborations with local distributors or manufacturers |
8.3 Adoption rate of butylated hydroxytoluene in new industries or product categories |
9 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Burkina Faso Butylated Hydroxytoluene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |