Antioxidant BHT Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Food Additives, Fuel Additives, Industrial Additives), By Application (Oil and Gas, Food and Beverages, Consumer Products), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025 – 2034
Report Snapshot
| Study Period: | 2022-2030 |
| Fastest Growing Market: | North America |
| Largest Market: | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- BASF SE
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Others
Reports Description
As per the current market research conducted by the CMI Team, the Global Antioxidant BHT Market is expected to record a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2034. In 2025, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 301 Million. By 2034, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 542 Million.
Antioxidant BHT Market Overview
Butylated Hydroxytoluene, or BHT, is a synthetic antioxidant that is frequently used to stop oxidation in food, cosmetics, medications, and industrial settings. Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, is a synthetic compound that is used as a food and cosmetic preservative. This substance is frequently utilized to maintain the oils, fats, color, and texture of various items.
This artificial antioxidant is also found in processed foods. Cancer and other hormone imbalance are among the possible risk associated with BHT. As per Million Marker, BHT is harmful and has to be avoided. The rise of the food and beverage sector, the manufacture of plastics and rubber, the increasing demand for cosmetics and personal care items, the expansion of the animal feed sector, the rapid industrialization of emerging economies, and other factors are driving the antioxidant BHT. But during the forecast period, health and safety issues may be impeding market expansion.
- According to the Cosmetics Europe- The Personal Care Association, in 2023, over 259,244 people were employed directly, and a further 2.68 million indirectly in the cosmetics value chain.
Antioxidant BHT Market Drivers
Rising demand for processed foods and beverages drives market growth
The consumption of processed foods and beverages is one of the main pillars of the antioxidant BHT market business, and the processed food and beverage industry is rewarding notable changes. People are more likely to consume foods high in antioxidants and beverages high in antioxidants as a result of growing health consciousness.
One kind of antioxidant that is frequently used in the food and beverage industries as a food preservation additive to extend the shelf life of processed foods is BHT. It also aids in keeping these food and beverages from spoiling. During the projected period, the market for processed foods and beverages is anticipated to grow.
Rising urbanization and lifestyle changes, rising disposable income, the need for convenience meals, shifting consumer preferences, and increased awareness of the negative health effects of processed foods and drinks are some of the major reasons driving the industry.
Therefore, the market for processed foods and beverages presents favorable opportunities for the antioxidant BHT market industry since BHT is primarily used as a food preservative, extending the shelf life of processed foods and beverages.
Increasing product portfolio expansion by the market players
The growing product portfolio expansion by the key market players are expected to drive the market growth over the projected period. For instance, in April 2024, at the in-cosmetics Global show in Paris, LANXESS will showcase its extensive line of preservatives, multifunctionals, flavors, and fragrances for cosmetics, personal care products, and dental care solutions.
The specialty chemicals company offers a variety of solutions that guarantee the safety and welfare of customers under its Consumer Protection section. The business is a top supplier of benzoates, phenoxyethanol, and other premium preservative solutions worldwide.
Many well-known branded items around the world contain LANXESS preservatives, which are used in leave-on and rinse-off products such face creams, shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and makeup. Traditional, natural, and nature-identical solutions that are approved for use under green label certifications like the EU Ecolabel, Ecocert, NATRUE, COSMOS, and Nordic Swan are all included in the collection.
Antioxidant BHT Market Challenge
Health and safety concerns
Customer impression, control, and market expansion are affected by major health and safety issues impacting the antioxidant BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) market. According to several animal studies, particularly in the lungs and liver and specifically, too high BHT consumption may be associated with cancer development.
This research has highlighted problems for consumers and health professionals even though they are not absolutely relevant to each person. BHT may also function as an endocrine disruptor, therefore modulating hormone action. Among the issues are those regarding prospective consequences on animal reproduction systems and thyroid hormone levels.
Antioxidant BHT Market Segmentation Analysis
By Type:
The food additives segment is expected to dominate the market. The demand for efficient preservatives to prolong shelf life and preserve product quality has increased due to the global move towards convenience foods. Because of its antioxidant qualities, BHT is a popular option for stopping oxidation in a variety of food products, which helps to fuel its market expansion.
Besides, the fuel additives segment growing at a rapid rate. BHT efficiently prevents fuels and lubricants from degrading oxidatively, which is crucial for preserving their longevity and performance. BHT lowers the production of engine deposits and improves combustion efficiency by stabilizing fuel mixtures.
By Application:
The food and beverages segment are expected to dominate the market. Food-grade antioxidants like BHT are becoming more and more in demand as the world’s food industry grows, especially in emerging nations, to satisfy the demands of an expanding population.
Besides, the oil and gas segment growing at a rapid rate. BHT functions as an antioxidant in lubricating oils and greases to stop sludge and varnish from forming, extending the life and reliability of engine parts.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 301 Million |
| Projected Market Size in 2034 | USD 542 Million |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 289 Million |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 6.5% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
| Key Segment | By Type, Application and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
| Buying Options | Request tailored purchasing options to fulfil your requirements for research. |
Antioxidant BHT Market Regional Analysis
North America is projected to dominate the Antioxidant BHT market. The regional growth is owing to the growing food & beverage industry and increasing oil & gas industry.
For instance, in December 2022, U.S. oil production, which includes crude oil and lease condensate, averaged 12.2 million barrels per day (b/d), and U.S. natural gas production (gross withdrawals) averaged 121.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). Moreover, the growth in personal care sector drives the market growth.
However, the Asia Pacific is growing at a rapid rate over the projected period. This is due to the rising urbanization and Industrialization. Moreover, the increasing demand for processed foods drives the market growth in the area.
Antioxidant BHT Market Recent Development
The Antioxidant BHT industry adopted several strategies which include product launches, acquisitions, collaboration, expansion and others. Some of the company strategies include:
- In July 2022, ChemPoint.com Inc., a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced CFS North America, LLC. (CFS), a subsidiary of Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd., has chosen ChemPoint for the sales and distribution of its Xtendra BHT (butylated hydroxytoluenein) product throughout the United States and Canada. Xtendra BHT is a food-grade hindered phenolic antioxidant commonly used as a preservative in a wide variety of applications ranging from foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oils to petroleum products, rubber and plastics.
- In March 2025, ChemPoint LLC, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced the launch of IngredientPoint, an innovative online platform dedicated to the food, nutrition, and personal care sectors.
The increasing investment and product launch is the strategies that have expanded the market presence of the company in the Antioxidant BHT industry and gained its competitive edge.
List of the prominent players in the Antioxidant BHT Market:
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- BASF SE
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Kalsec Inc.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Barentz Group
- Adisseo
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Astrra Chemicals
- VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD
- Aarnee International Pvt. Ltd.
- VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD
- LANXESS
- Others
The Antioxidant BHT Market is segmented as follows:
By Type
- Food Additives
- Fuel Additives
- Industrial Additives
By Application
- Oil and Gas
- Food and Beverages
- Consumer Products
Regional Coverage:
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Russia
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Preface
- 1.1 Report Description and Scope
- 1.2 Research scope
- 1.3 Research methodology
- 1.3.1 Market Research Type
- 1.3.2 Market research methodology
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market, (2025 – 2034) (USD Million)
- 2.2 Global Antioxidant BHT Market : snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Antioxidant BHT Market – Industry Analysis
- 3.1 Antioxidant BHT Market: Market Dynamics
- 3.2 Market Drivers
- 3.2.1 Rising demand for processed foods
- 3.2.2 Growing food & beverages industry
- 3.2.3 Growth in animal food industry
- 3.2.4 Increasing application in cosmetics and personal care industry and plastics industry and others.
- 3.2.5 Rising demand for processed foods
- 3.2.6 Growing food & beverages industry
- 3.2.7 Growth in animal food industry
- 3.2.8 Increasing application in cosmetics and personal care industry and plastics industry.
- 3.3 Market Restraints
- 3.4 Market Opportunities
- 3.5 Market Challenges
- 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Type
- 3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By Application
- Chapter 4. Global Antioxidant BHT Market- Competitive Landscape
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- 4.1.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market: company market share, 2024
- 4.2 Strategic development
- 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
- 4.2.2 New Product launches
- 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
- 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
- 4.3 Price trend analysis
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- Chapter 5. Global Antioxidant BHT Market – Type Analysis
- 5.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market overview: By Type
- 5.1.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market share, By Type, 2024 and 2034
- 5.2 Food Additives
- 5.2.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Food Additives, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 5.3 Fuel Additives
- 5.3.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Fuel Additives, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 5.4 Industrial Additives
- 5.4.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Industrial Additives, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 5.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market overview: By Type
- Chapter 6. Global Antioxidant BHT Market – Application Analysis
- 6.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market overview: By Application
- 6.1.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market share, By Application, 2024 and 2034
- 6.2 Oil and Gas
- 6.2.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Oil and Gas, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 6.3 Food and Beverages
- 6.3.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Food and Beverages, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 6.4 Consumer Products
- 6.4.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market by Consumer Products, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 6.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market overview: By Application
- Chapter 7. Antioxidant BHT Market – Regional Analysis
- 7.1 Global Antioxidant BHT Market Regional Overview
- 7.2 Global Antioxidant BHT Market Share, by Region, 2024 & 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.1 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.4.1 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034
- 7.5.1 North America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Europe
- 7.6.1 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.1 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.7 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.7.1 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.8 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034
- 7.8.1 Europe Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.9. Asia Pacific
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.9.1.1 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.10 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.10.1 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.11 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034
- 7.11.1 Asia Pacific Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.12. Latin America
- 7.12.1 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.12.1.1 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.12.1 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.13 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.13.1 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.14 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034
- 7.14.1 Latin America Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.15. The Middle-East and Africa
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.15.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.16 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034
- 7.16.1 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, by Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- 7.17 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034
- 7.17.1 The Middle-East and Africa Antioxidant BHT Market, by Application, 2025 – 2034 (USD Million)
- Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 Kemin Industries Inc.
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Financials
- 8.1.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4 Business Strategy
- 8.1.5 Recent Developments
- 8.2 BASF SE
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Financials
- 8.2.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4 Business Strategy
- 8.2.5 Recent Developments
- 8.3 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Financials
- 8.3.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4 Business Strategy
- 8.3.5 Recent Developments
- 8.4 Eastman Chemical Company
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Financials
- 8.4.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4 Business Strategy
- 8.4.5 Recent Developments
- 8.5 Kalsec Inc.
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Financials
- 8.5.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4 Business Strategy
- 8.5.5 Recent Developments
- 8.6 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Financials
- 8.6.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4 Business Strategy
- 8.6.5 Recent Developments
- 8.7 Barentz Group
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Financials
- 8.7.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4 Business Strategy
- 8.7.5 Recent Developments
- 8.8 Adisseo
- 8.8.1 Overview
- 8.8.2 Financials
- 8.8.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4 Business Strategy
- 8.8.5 Recent Developments
- 8.9 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- 8.9.1 Overview
- 8.9.2 Financials
- 8.9.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4 Business Strategy
- 8.9.5 Recent Developments
- 8.10 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- 8.10.1 Overview
- 8.10.2 Financials
- 8.10.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4 Business Strategy
- 8.10.5 Recent Developments
- 8.11 Astrra Chemicals
- 8.11.1 Overview
- 8.11.2 Financials
- 8.11.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4 Business Strategy
- 8.11.5 Recent Developments
- 8.12 VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD
- 8.12.1 Overview
- 8.12.2 Financials
- 8.12.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4 Business Strategy
- 8.12.5 Recent Developments
- 8.13 Aarnee International Pvt. Ltd.
- 8.13.1 Overview
- 8.13.2 Financials
- 8.13.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4 Business Strategy
- 8.13.5 Recent Developments
- 8.14 LANXESS
- 8.14.1 Overview
- 8.14.2 Financials
- 8.14.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4 Business Strategy
- 8.14.5 Recent Developments
- 8.15 Others.
- 8.15.1 Overview
- 8.15.2 Financials
- 8.15.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4 Business Strategy
- 8.15.5 Recent Development
- 8.1 Kemin Industries Inc.
List Of Figures
Figures No 1 to 20
List Of Tables
Tables No 1 to 52
Report Methodology
In order to get the most precise estimates and forecasts possible, Custom Market Insights applies a detailed and adaptive research methodology centered on reducing deviations. For segregating and assessing quantitative aspects of the market, the company uses a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Furthermore, data triangulation, which examines the market from three different aspects, is a recurring theme in all of our research reports. The following are critical components of the methodology used in all of our studies:
Preliminary Data Mining
On a broad scale, raw market information is retrieved and compiled. Data is constantly screened to make sure that only substantiated and verified sources are taken into account. Furthermore, data is mined from a plethora of reports in our archive and also a number of reputed & reliable paid databases. To gain a detailed understanding of the business, it is necessary to know the entire product life cycle and to facilitate this, we gather data from different suppliers, distributors, and buyers.
Surveys, technological conferences, and trade magazines are used to identify technical issues and trends. Technical data is also gathered from the standpoint of intellectual property, with a focus on freedom of movement and white space. The dynamics of the industry in terms of drivers, restraints, and valuation trends are also gathered. As a result, the content created contains a diverse range of original data, which is then cross-validated and verified with published sources.
Statistical Model
Simulation models are used to generate our business estimates and forecasts. For each study, a one-of-a-kind model is created. Data gathered for market dynamics, the digital landscape, development services, and valuation patterns are fed into the prototype and analyzed concurrently. These factors are compared, and their effect over the projected timeline is quantified using correlation, regression, and statistical modeling. Market forecasting is accomplished through the use of a combination of economic techniques, technical analysis, industry experience, and domain knowledge.
Short-term forecasting is typically done with econometric models, while long-term forecasting is done with technological market models. These are based on a synthesis of the technological environment, legal frameworks, economic outlook, and business regulations. Bottom-up market evaluation is favored, with crucial regional markets reviewed as distinct entities and data integration to acquire worldwide estimates. This is essential for gaining a thorough knowledge of the industry and ensuring that errors are kept to a minimum.
Some of the variables taken into account for forecasting are as follows:
• Industry drivers and constraints, as well as their current and projected impact
• The raw material case, as well as supply-versus-price trends
• Current volume and projected volume growth through 2030
We allocate weights to these variables and use weighted average analysis to determine the estimated market growth rate.
Primary Validation
This is the final step in our report’s estimating and forecasting process. Extensive primary interviews are carried out, both in-person and over the phone, to validate our findings and the assumptions that led to them.
Leading companies from across the supply chain, including suppliers, technology companies, subject matter experts, and buyers, use techniques like interviewing to ensure a comprehensive and non-biased overview of the business. These interviews are conducted all over the world, with the help of local staff and translators, to overcome language barriers.
Primary interviews not only aid with data validation, but also offer additional important insight into the industry, existing business scenario, and future projections, thereby improving the quality of our reports.
All of our estimates and forecasts are validated through extensive research work with key industry participants (KIPs), which typically include:
• Market leaders
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Buyers.
The following are the primary research objectives:
• To ensure the accuracy and acceptability of our data.
• Gaining an understanding of the current market and future projections.
Data Collection Matrix
| Perspective | Primary research | Secondary research |
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Market Analysis Matrix
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Prominent Player
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- BASF SE
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Kalsec Inc.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Barentz Group
- Adisseo
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Astrra Chemicals
- VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD
- Aarnee International Pvt. Ltd.
- VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD
- LANXESS
- Others
FAQs
The Antioxidant BHT market is being driven by several factors such as rising demand for processed foods, growing food & beverages industry, growth in animal food industry, increasing application in cosmetics and personal care industry and plastics industry and others.
The “Oil and Gas” had the largest share in the global market for Antioxidant BHT.
The “Food Additives” category dominated the market in 2024.
The key players in the market are Kemin Industries Inc., BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Kalsec Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Barentz Group, Adisseo, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Astrra Chemicals, VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD, Aarnee International Pvt. Ltd., VDH CHEM TECH PVT. LTD, LANXESS, Others.
“North America” is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period, 2025-2034.
The Antioxidant BHT Market size was valued at USD 301 Million in 2025.