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1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Market Insights, Price Drivers, Historical Prices & Supply Demand Analysis
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1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) Price Trend 2025
Asia
In 2025, the 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) market in Asia faced a generally weak price movement. This was mainly because the downstream markets such as plastics, fibres, and resins faced slow growth in demand. Many companies in the 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) market in Asia enjoyed comfortable supply levels. This led to increased competition in the market. Additionally, low prices in the raw materials and energy sector led to low production costs. Buyers remained cautious due to uncertain economic conditions and slow industrial activity, which limited strong purchasing. Overall, the Asian market moved in a downward to stable direction during most of the year, with only small short-term changes.
Europe
The 1,4-BD market price trend in 2025 was relatively stable with some minor fluctuations. The supply situation remained healthy as production plants operated at moderate rates. The demand from consuming industries such as engineering plastics, coatings, and industrial chemicals was moderate but not robust enough to support any growth in prices. Traders were cautious with inventory management, which helped to prevent any major fluctuations in prices. The feedstock situation was healthy, which helped to maintain a healthy market balance; as a result, the 1,4-BD market price trend was relatively stable throughout 2025.
North America
In the North America region, the 1,4-BD market had a soft trend in 2025. The production level in this region remained constant, and the supply level was enough to support moderate demand from the end industries. The prices in this region were affected by the cautious buying trend and comfortable inventory levels, which had a negative impact on prices. The prices in this region were low due to reduced raw materials prices and stable petrochemical markets.
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According to Procurement Resource, 1,4-BD prices might improve slightly if industrial demand strengthens and supply tightens, but recovery was expected to remain gradual and uncertain.
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Asia
The Asian region, particularly China, experienced a consistent downward trend throughout H2’24. A combination of increased domestic production and seasonal demand fluctuations led to oversupply conditions. While downstream industries like PBAT, THF, and spandex maintained steady demand, this wasn't enough to offset the pressure from surplus inventory and declining feedstock costs.
Production costs remained stable, but cautious buying behaviour persisted throughout the period, contributing to the bearish market sentiment.
Europe
European markets, particularly in Germany, faced significant challenges in H2’24. The market was impacted by weakening demand from construction and coating sectors, while logistics disruptions, including port congestion and extended Red Sea transit times, further complicated the situation. Despite stable demand from THF and PBT segments, overall prices remained under pressure. The European market demonstrated more sensitivity to economic conditions and supply chain disruptions compared to other regions.
North America
In the second half of 2024, butanediol prices in North America showed significant volatility. The market started strong in Q3, driven by robust demand from polyurethane, PBT, and spandex sectors. However, a downturn emerged in the latter part of Q3 due to seasonal slowdown in downstream industries and improved plant efficiencies creating surplus supply. The Q4 brought mixed fortunes as technical issues and maintenance shutdowns at key production facilities temporarily constrained supply, pushing prices higher. Port congestion at East Coast ports added to market uncertainty, though this was partially offset by strong export demand.
About 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD)
1,4-Butanediol, also referred to as 1,4-BD, is a type of organic chemical. It's a colourless viscous liquid that's one of four stable butanediol isomers. Commercially, 1,4-butanediol is utilised as a solvent and in the production of polymers, elastic fibres, and polyurethanes. In organic chemistry, 1,4-butanediol is used to synthesise γ-butyrolactone.
1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) Product Detail
Molecular Weight
90.12 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Automotive, Healthcare and pharmaceutical, Textile, Electric and electronics
Synonyms
1,4-Butylene glycol, Tetramethylene glycol, 1,4-Dihydroxybutane, 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol
Supplier Database
The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Invista, LyondellBasell Industries, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Chemicals, International Specialty Products, BioAmber Inc.
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database AvailabilityYes
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1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) Production Processes
- Production of 1,4-Dimethylbenzene from Naphtha via Catalytic Reforming
The catalytic reforming of naphtha occurs throughout this phase. The formation of 1,4-dimethylbenzene is achieved through a succession of distillation, adsorption or crystallisation, and reaction processes involving m-xylene, o-xylene, and ethylbenzene.
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