Isobutyraldehyde Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The isobutyraldehyde market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.02 billion in 2024 to $2.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to chemical intermediates production, growing demand in the automotive industry, adhesives and sealants manufacturing, rubber chemicals manufacturing, paints and coatings industry demand.

The isobutyraldehyde market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on bio-based chemicals, growth in renewable energy sector, advancements in the automotive fuel additives market, expansion of the adhesives and sealants market, rise in consumer demand for specialty flavors and fragrances. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in paints and coatings formulations, increasing demand in pharmaceuticals, rising demand in agrochemicals, focus on bio-based production, technological advancements in production processes.

The increasing demand for fertilizers is anticipated to drive the growth of the isobutyraldehyde market in the coming years. Fertilizers are chemical compounds that provide essential nutrients to plants, promoting growth and enhancing yield. Isobutyraldehyde plays a role in the production of both fertilizers and pest control products. When in liquid form and combined with the solid compound urea, isobutyraldehyde acts as an uncoated nitrogen source in fertilizers, gradually supplying vital nutrients to plants. For example, according to Fertilizers Europe, a Belgium-based organization, Europe is projected to consume 9.2 million tons of nitrogen, 2.4 million tons of phosphate, and 2.6 million tons of potash fertilizers annually by the 2032/2033 season, to be applied across 123.7 million hectares of farmland. Thus, the rising consumption of fertilizers is supporting the growth of the isobutyraldehyde market.

The expanding pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive the growth of the isobutyraldehyde market in the coming years. This sector, involving the discovery, development, and production of drugs by both governmental and private organizations, utilizes isobutyraldehyde as a versatile chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. This application supports the production of a broad range of medications by enabling controlled reactions and enhancing the efficiency of drug synthesis processes. For example, in May 2024, reports from IQVIA Inc., a U.S.-based pharmaceutical analytics company, indicated that total net spending on medicines is projected to increase by $127 billion by 2028 compared to 2023. Thus, the growth of the pharmaceutical industry is fueling the expansion of the isobutyraldehyde market.

Major companies in the isobutyraldehyde market are adopting advanced technologies, such as LP Oxo Technology, to enhance production efficiency. LP Oxo Technology is a low-pressure hydroformylation process utilizing rhodium-catalyzed hydroformylation of an olefin with syngas (CO and H2) followed by hydrogenation of the intermediate aldehyde to produce alcohols from olefins. For instance, in September 2022, Johnson Matthey, a UK-based specialty chemicals company, and Dow Inc., a US-based materials science company, licensed LP Oxo Technology to Anqing Shuguang Petrochemical Oxo Co. Ltd. This technology involves the use of propylene and synthesis gas to generate normal isobutyraldehyde, enabling the expansion of the oxo business. Anqing Shuguang Petrochemical Oxo Co. Ltd. is expected to produce approximately 200 kta 2-ethylhexanol and 25 kta iso-butyraldehyde with this technology.

In October 2022, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), a Malaysia-based integrated chemicals producer, acquired Perstorp AB for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to strengthen PCG's position in the specialty chemicals market through technological advancements and innovative strength, aligning with market strategies. Perstorp, a Sweden-based chemicals company, focuses on resins and coatings and provides aldehydes, including isobutyraldehyde, n-butyraldehyde, and propionaldehyde.

Major companies operating in the isobutyraldehyde market report are BASF SE, Merck & Co. Inc., Dow Inc., Mubychem Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Arkema S.A., Eastman Chemical Company, Celanese Corporation, Airgas Inc., Formosa Plastics Corporation, Hangzhou DayangChem Co. Ltd., Grupa Azoty S.A., Luxi Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Yangmei Chemical Co. Ltd., JNC Group, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Alfa Aesar, KH Neochem, Aceto Corporation, Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., Dairen Chemical Corporation, Inoue Perfumery MFG Co. Ltd., Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., Yancheng Chunzhu Aroma Co. Ltd., Shandong Jianlan Chemical Co. Ltd., Beijing Eastern Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Sinopec Qilu Petrochemical Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the isobutyraldehyde market in 2024. The regions covered in the isobutyraldehyde market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the isobutyraldehyde market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The isobutyraldehyde market consists of sales isobutyric acid, sobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyraldehyde diethyl acetal, and isobutyraldehyde oligomers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Isobutyraldehyde is a chemical molecule with the molecular formula (CH3)2CHCHO, existing as an isomer to n-butyraldehyde (butanal). This colorless volatile liquid possesses a pungent odor and serves as a precursor to isobutanol, a substance of interest in the realm of butanol fuel.

The main types of isobutyraldehyde include food grade, pharma grade, industrial grade, and other variations. Food grade denotes materials utilized in equipment deemed safe for human consumption and suitable for direct contact with food products. Isobutyraldehyde can exist in various forms such as powder, liquid, and others, and its synthesis methods include hydroformylation of propene and oxidation of isobutane. The applications of isobutyraldehyde span chemical intermediates, pharmaceuticals, food and fragrances, fertilizers, lubricants, and various other industrial uses.

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