IMARC Group’s report, titled “Butyl Acrylate Production Cost Analysis Report 2025: Industry Trends, Plant Setup, Machinery, Raw Materials, Investment Opportunities, Cost and Revenue” provides a complete roadmap for setting up a butyl acrylate production plant. It covers a comprehensive market overview to micro-level information such as unit operations involved, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc. The butyl acrylate project report provides detailed insights into project economics, including capital investments, project funding, operating expenses, income and expenditure projections, fixed costs vs. variable costs, direct and indirect costs, expected ROI and net present value (NPV), profit and loss account, financial analysis, etc.
Butyl acrylate, a versatile chemical compound, plays a crucial role in various industries due to its diverse applications and favorable properties. Formed through the esterification of butanol and acetic acid, it is a colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor. Additionally, butyl acrylate is a significant component in the fragrance and flavor industries, adding pleasant scents and flavors to numerous products. This introduction aims to explore the multifaceted nature of butyl acrylate, underscoring its importance in advancing innovation and efficiency across various sectors.
Butyl acrylate offers several advantages and finds diverse applications across industries. As a solvent, it is widely used in the production of coatings, paints, and adhesives, providing excellent solvency properties and low toxicity. Its high boiling point and low volatility make it suitable for printing inks and varnishes in the printing industry. Butyl acrylate is also a significant component in the fragrance and flavor industries, imparting pleasant scents and flavors to various products. Its versatility, rapid evaporation rate, and favorable characteristics make it an essential ingredient in enhancing product quality and efficiency in industrial processes.
The butyl acrylate market is driven by several key market drivers and trends that impact on its demand and growth across industries. Its excellent solvent properties and low toxicity make this chemical compound a preferred choice in numerous applications, driving its demand in the construction, automotive, and packaging sectors. Furthermore, the growing use of butyl acrylate in the printing industry for inks and varnishes is contributing to its market growth. As a trend, there is a rising interest in using bio-based butyl acrylate derived from renewable feedstocks. Manufacturers are exploring sustainable alternatives to reduce the environmental impact and dependence on traditional petrochemical-based sources. Moreover, there is an increasing focus on research and development activities to explore new formulations of butyl acrylate, expanding its potential market opportunities.
The following aspects have been covered in the butyl acrylate production plant report:

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The report provides insights into the landscape of the butyl acrylate industry at the global level. The report also provides a segment-wise and region-wise breakup of the global butyl acrylate industry. Additionally, it also provides the price analysis of feedstocks used in the manufacturing of butyl acrylate, along with the industry profit margins.
The report also provides detailed information related to the butyl acrylate manufacturing process flow and various unit operations involved in a production plant. Furthermore, information related to mass balance and raw material requirements has also been provided in the report with a list of necessary quality assurance criteria and technical tests.
The report provides a detailed location analysis covering insights into the land location, selection criteria, location significance, environmental impact, expenditure, and other butyl acrylate production plant costs. Additionally, the report provides information related to plant layout and factors influencing the same. Furthermore, other requirements and expenditures related to machinery, raw materials, packaging, transportation, utilities, and human resources have also been covered in the report.
The report also covers a detailed analysis of the project economics for setting up a butyl acrylate production plant. This includes the analysis and detailed understanding of capital expenditure (CapEx), operating expenditure (OpEx), income projections, taxation, depreciation, liquidity analysis, profitability analysis, payback period, NPV, uncertainty analysis, and sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, the report also provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory procedures and approvals, information related to financial assistance, along with a comprehensive list of certifications required for setting up a butyl acrylate production plant.
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| Particulars | Cost (in US$) |
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| Land and Site Development Costs | XX |
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| Machinery Costs | XX |
| Other Capital Costs | XX |
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| Raw Material Cost | XX |
| Utility Cost | XX |
| Transportation Cost | XX |
| Packaging Cost | XX |
| Salaries and Wages | XX |
| Depreciation | XX |
| Other Expenses | XX |
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| Total Income | US$ | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total Expenditure | US$ | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Gross Profit | US$ | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Gross Margin | % | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Net Profit | US$ | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Net Margin | % | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Report Features | Details |
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| Product Name | Butyl Acrylate |
| Report Coverage | Detailed Process Flow: Unit Operations Involved, Quality Assurance Criteria, Technical Tests, Mass Balance, and Raw Material Requirements Land, Location and Site Development: Selection Criteria and Significance, Location Analysis, Project Planning and Phasing of Development, Environmental Impact, Land Requirement and Costs Plant Layout: Importance and Essentials, Layout, Factors Influencing Layout Plant Machinery: Machinery Requirements, Machinery Costs, Machinery Suppliers (Provided on Request) Raw Materials: Raw Material Requirements, Raw Material Details and Procurement, Raw Material Costs, Raw Material Suppliers (Provided on Request) Packaging: Packaging Requirements, Packaging Material Details and Procurement, Packaging Costs, Packaging Material Suppliers (Provided on Request) Other Requirements and Costs: Transportation Requirements and Costs, Utility Requirements and Costs, Energy Requirements and Costs, Water Requirements and Costs, Human Resource Requirements and Costs Project Economics: Capital Costs, Techno-Economic Parameters, Income Projections, Expenditure Projections, Product Pricing and Margins, Taxation, Depreciation Financial Analysis: Liquidity Analysis, Profitability Analysis, Payback Period, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Profit and Loss Account, Uncertainty Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Economic Analysis Other Analysis Covered in The Report: Market Trends and Analysis, Market Segmentation, Market Breakup by Region, Price Trends, Competitive Landscape, Regulatory Landscape, Strategic Recommendations, Case Study of a Successful Venture |
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US$ (Data can also be provided in the local currency)
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| Customization Scope | The report can also be customized based on the requirement of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
While we have aimed to create an all-encompassing butyl acrylate production plant project report, we acknowledge that individual stakeholders may have unique demands. Thus, we offer customized report options that cater to your specific requirements. Our consultants are available to discuss your business requirements, and we can tailor the report's scope accordingly. Some of the common customizations that we are frequently requested to make by our clients include:
Capital requirements generally include land acquisition, construction, equipment procurement, installation, pre-operative expenses, and initial working capital. The total amount varies with capacity, technology, and location.
To start a butyl acrylate production business, one needs to conduct a market feasibility study, secure required licenses, arrange funding, select suitable land, procure equipment, recruit skilled labor, and establish a supply chain and distribution network.
Butyl acrylate production requires raw materials, such as acrylic acid and n-butanol. Acrylic acid is generally produced by the oxidation of propylene, while n-butanol is the second key ingredient for the esterification reaction.
A butyl acrylate factory typically requires polymerization reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, condensers, storage tanks, and cooling systems. Additional equipment includes vacuum pumps, transfer pumps, filtration units, control panels, and safety systems for pressure and temperature regulation.
The main steps generally include:
Preparation of acrylic acid feedstock mixture
Esterification with butanol under catalysis
Separation of byproducts and unreacted materials
Purification using distillation and condensation units
Cooling and storage in dedicated tanks
Quality testing for purity and stability
Packaging into consumer packs
Storage and distribution
Usually, the timeline can range from 18 to 36 months to start a butyl acrylate production plant, depending on factors like site development, machinery installation, environmental clearances, safety measures, and trial runs.
Challenges may include high capital requirements, securing regulatory approvals, ensuring raw material supply, competition, skilled manpower availability, and managing operational risks.
Typical requirements include business registration, environmental clearances, factory licenses, fire safety certifications, and industry-specific permits. Local/state/national regulations may apply depending on the location.
The top butyl acrylate producers are:
BASF SE
Dow Inc.
Arkema S.A.
LG Chem Ltd.
Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd.
Profitability depends on several factors including market demand, production efficiency, pricing strategy, raw material cost management, and operational scale. Profit margins usually improve with capacity expansion and increased capacity utilization rates.
Cost components typically include:
Land and Infrastructure
Machinery and Equipment
Building and Civil Construction
Utilities and Installation
Working Capital
Break even in a butyl acrylate production business typically range from 5 to 8 years, depending on scale, regulatory compliance costs, raw material pricing, and market demand. Efficient production and export opportunities can help accelerate returns.
Governments may offer incentives such as capital subsidies, tax exemptions, reduced utility tariffs, export benefits, or interest subsidies to promote manufacturing under various national or regional industrial policies.
Financing can be arranged through term loans, government-backed schemes, private equity, venture capital, equipment leasing, or strategic partnerships. Financial viability assessments help identify optimal funding routes.