United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market (2025-2031) Outlook | Revenue, Share, Analysis, Growth, Companies, Value, Forecast, Industry, Size & Trends

Market Forecast By Type (Natural Butyric Acid, Synthetic Butyric Acid), By Derivatives (Sodium Butyrate, Calcium Butyrate, Others), By Application (Animal Feed, Chemical Intermediate, Food and Flavours, Pharmaceuticals, Perfumes, Inks, Paints & Coatings, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC106528 Publication Date: Jun 2021 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch Author: Ravi Bhandari No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 5

United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Competition 2023

United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 1858, Which has decreased slightly as compared to the HHI of 2128 in 2017. The market is moving towards moderately competitive. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.

 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Competition 2023

United Kingdom (UK) Export Potential Assessment For Butyric Acid Market (Values in USD Thousand)


United Kingdom (UK) Export Potential Assessment For Butyric Acid Market (Values in USD Thousand)

United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Overview

In the UK, butyric acid finds extensive use in food and flavoring industries, animal feed additives, and pharmaceuticals. Market growth is driven by increasing health awareness and demand for natural preservatives and supplements.

Drivers of the market

The UK butyric acid market is primarily driven by its extensive use in the animal feed industry as a growth promoter and as an additive in food and beverages for flavor enhancement. The rising awareness about the benefits of butyric acid in improving gut health and digestion in livestock has led to its increased adoption in animal nutrition. Moreover, the growing trend of functional foods and dietary supplements among health-conscious consumers boosts the demand for butyric acid. Innovations in production technologies and the development of bio-based butyric acid also play a significant role in driving market growth.

Challenges of the market

The UK butyric acid market encounters several significant challenges. One major issue is the strong odor of butyric acid, which complicates its handling, storage, and transportation. This necessitates special containment measures and increases operational costs. Moreover, the market is highly competitive, with several established players and new entrants striving for market share, leading to price wars and reduced profit margins. Environmental concerns and stringent regulatory requirements also pose challenges, as producers need to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Additionally, fluctuations in raw material prices can affect production costs, impacting the overall profitability of butyric acid manufacturers in the UK.

Government Policy of the market

Government policies in the UK aim to support the development of biotechnology and chemical industries. Regulations from agencies such as the Environment Agency and DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) ensure environmental protection and waste management compliance for chemical manufacturers.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Outlook
  • Market Size of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, 2024
  • Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Trend Evolution
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Drivers and Challenges
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Price Trends
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Porter's Five Forces
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Natural Butyric Acid for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Synthetic Butyric Acid for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Derivatives for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Sodium Butyrate for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Calcium Butyrate for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Animal Feed for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Chemical Intermediate for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Food and Flavours for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Pharmaceuticals for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Perfumes for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Inks for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Paints & Coatings for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Derivatives
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Top Companies Market Share
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Company Profiles
  • United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Key Strategic Recommendations

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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 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Overview

3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F

3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F

4 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing demand for butyric acid in various industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed due to its versatile applications

4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of butyric acid in improving gut health and overall well-being

4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative production methods for butyric acid

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the production cost of butyric acid

4.3.2 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements in the manufacturing and usage of butyric acid

4.3.3 Competition from alternative products or substitutes affecting the market growth of butyric acid

5 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Trends

6 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, By Types

6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Butyric Acid, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Butyric Acid, 2021-2031F

6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, By Derivatives

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Sodium Butyrate, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium Butyrate, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market, By Application

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F

6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Intermediate, 2021-2031F

6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Flavours, 2021-2031F

6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F

6.3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Perfumes, 2021-2031F

6.3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks, 2021-2031F

6.3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.3.9 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

7 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Imports from Major Countries

8 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Research and development investment in new butyric acid applications or production processes

8.2 Adoption rate of butyric acid in new industries or product formulations

8.3 Number of patents filed for butyric acid-related innovations

8.4 Environmental sustainability initiatives in the production and supply chain of butyric acid

8.5 Consumer sentiment and preferences towards butyric acid-containing products

9 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F

9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

10 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Butyric Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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