| Product Code: ETC11443374 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The bio-based 1,4 butanediol import shipments to Ireland in 2024 saw a significant shift in market concentration, with Metropolitan France, UK, Germany, USA, and Poland emerging as the top exporting countries. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a transition from moderate to high concentration within a year. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.27% over the period 2020-2024 demonstrates a steady expansion of the market. This suggests a dynamic landscape in the bio-based 1,4 butanediol import sector in Ireland, with key players vying for market share.
4 butanediol market
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 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Production Method, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Benefit, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products |
4.2.2 Growing demand for bio-based chemicals in various industries |
4.2.3 Supportive government regulations and initiatives promoting bio-based products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to conventional 1,4 butanediol |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for bio-based 1,4 butanediol production |
4.3.3 Technological challenges in scaling up production processes |
5 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Trends |
6 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Source Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Source Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Corn-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugarcane-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Biomass-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By PBT Production, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Spandex, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Production Method |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Fermentation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Biocatalysis, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Green Chemistry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market, By Benefit |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Renewable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Sustainable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenues & Volume, By Reduced Emissions, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of bio-based 1,4 butanediol in the overall 1,4 butanediol market |
8.2 Number of partnerships and collaborations for bio-based 1,4 butanediol production |
8.3 Research and development expenditure in bio-based 1,4 butanediol technologies |
9 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Production Method, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Benefit, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Bio-Based 1,4 Butanediol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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