Global GBL and NMP Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) and NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) are both industrial chemicals with various applications. GBL is a colorless liquid solvent that has been used in the production of plastics, polymers, and as a cleaning agent. It can also be converted into gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a central nervous system depressant with recreational use potential. NMP, on the other hand, is a solvent with a high boiling point, commonly employed in the manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals, electronics, and polymers. While both GBL and NMP have legitimate industrial uses, they have also raised environmental and health concerns, leading to regulatory restrictions in some regions. GBL, due to its potential for GHB synthesis and misuse, is subject to legal controls in various countries. NMP has faced scrutiny due to its reproductive toxicity, leading to regulations aimed at protecting workers and the environment from potential harm associated with its use.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global GBL and NMP market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of GBL and NMP include BASF, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Ashland, Lyondellbasell, Eastman, Abtonsmart Chemical Group, MYJ Chemical, Tokyo Chemical Industry etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of GBL and NMP. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global GBL and NMP market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the GBL and NMP market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of GBL and NMP industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of GBL and NMP Include:

BASF

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Ashland

Lyondellbasell

Eastman

Abtonsmart Chemical Group

MYJ Chemical

Tokyo Chemical Industry

GBL and NMP Product Segment Include:

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP)

Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL)

GBL and NMP Product Application Include:

Battery

Spices

Pharmaceutical

Chemical

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global GBL and NMP Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global GBL and NMP Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global GBL and NMP Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global GBL and NMP Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global GBL and NMP Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global GBL and NMP Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources