Industry Outlook
Organic acids market is projected to reach US$ 28.56 Bn by 2026 with 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. In 2017, Asia Pacific held the largest value and volume share in the global organic acids market and is projected to be the fastest growing region between 2018 and 2026.
Organic acid is basically defined as a type of organic compound that has various acidic properties. These are part of weak acid group that do not dissolve in water. Organic acids are miscible and have low molecular mass. However, benzoic acids that have high molecular mass are basically not soluble in neutral form. Simplest form of organic acids includes formic and acetic acid are used in the stimulation treatment of oil and gas. These acids are also used for corrosion treatment. Organic acids find application in feed, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and personal care industry among others. These are also used in the manufacture of herbal insecticides, various lubricants, perfumes, colors and dyes and household cleaners among others.
Production of organic acids involves various agro industrial residues that includes wheat bran, coffee husk, cassava bagasse, citric pulps, apple pomace, sugarcane, soybean, corn-cobs, press-mud, and kiwi fruit peel among others. Organic acids are also synthetically produced on a wide scale for various commercial applications that includes surfactants, catalysts and dyes among others. Formaldehyde is basically used in production of organic acids as an antimicrobial agent. Glycerine is mainly used as an energy source in the production of organic acids. Other feedstock used in organic acids production includes oil, amino acids, sulfuric acid, proteins, enzymes and salts of acids among others.
Increasing focus on producing bio based organic acid is expected to drive the global organic acids market. Increase in stringent regulations on conventional organic acids is mainly boosting the growth of this market. Key players are focusing on merger and acquisition strategy to cater to the growing demand for bio based organic acids. For example, in August 2017, BioAmber went into a partnership agreement with Mitsui and acquired a bio based acid plant located in Sarnia, Canada. Growing use of dietary microencapsulated organic acids followed by increasing applications in food and beverages industry is primarily driving the market. Increasing application of organic acids in pharmaceuticals is also expected to propel the demand for this market. Lactic acids play an important role in drug manufacture. The primary functions of lactic acid in pharmaceuticals applications includes chiral intermediate, pH-regulation, metal sequestration as various natural constituents in various pharmaceuticals products. Growing use of organic acids in cosmetic and personal care industry is another factor bolstering the market growth. The applications of lactic acid in cosmetic industry includes moisturizers, skin rejuvenating and lightening agents, PH regulators, humectants and anti-acne agents among others.
Organic acids are also utilized in petrochemical industry in the production of various end-use and intermediates petrochemical products. However, stringent regulations by the government on synthetic production of organic acids is restraining the market growth. In addition, increasing focus on various research and development activities by key manufacturers to produce organic acids from various bio based sources is acting as an opportunity factor in the growth of this market during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.Growing application of organic acids in feed industry is also expected to augment the demand for this market. Organic acids are the most cost effective feed additive and aims at preservation of silages and feed. Organic acids are also effective in maintaining the nutritional value of feed that basically aims to improve nutrient digestibility and animal performance. All these factors are expected to boost the demand for organic acids during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.
"Acetic acid is the Largest Segment by Product Type in The Global Organic Acids Market"
Increasing demand of acetic acid in the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is mainly driving the global organic acids market. Growing demand for VAM in food and beverages industry mainly preservatives and food packaging is expected to drive the acetic acid segment in the global organic acids market. It is also majorly consumed in producing diketene, mono chloroacetic acid, chemicals and camphor among others. Acetic acid is also used as a raw material in various chemicals that includes vinegar. Vinegar finds application in cooking and its demand as a food ingredient is showing upward trend. Consumer awareness related to health benefits of vinegar in recommended quantity is expected to spur its demand in food items. With the rapidly growing food industry, the vinegar application is expected to rise which in turn is expected to fuel the demand for acetic acid during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.
Acetic anhydride which is a type of acetic acid finds application in the production of various medicines that includes aspirin and acetaminophen. In addition, it is also used to preserve frozen food mainly meat with an objective to enhance the shelf life thereby keeping it fresh. Acetic acid also acts as an intermediary for formulating greases, coatings, sealants and polyester that mainly finds application in various end-user industries that includes automotive, electronics, packaging and textiles. Growing trend among youngsters for superior quality fabrics and fashionable apparels produced by mills is expected to drive the demand for textile industry.
In January 2017, Avantium, a leading chemical technology company, based in Netherlands, acquired Liquid Light. The company’s patent portfolio includes acetic acid for the production of coatings, polymers and cosmetics. This acquisition was aimed at development of powerful technology platform based on CO2 feedstock, that basically turns waste into various valuable products that includes plastics and chemicals among others.
"Food and Beverages Segment Driving the Growth of Organic Acids Market"
Growing penetration of organic acids in food preservation is expected to drive the global market. Organic acids are basically used in various foods to preserve the shelf life owing to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Formic acid is also used in combination with hydrogen peroxide in the production of epoxidized soy bean oil, as oxidizing agent. Lactic acid, a type of organic acid, also finds application in food industry. The primary functions of lactic acid for food application includes acidulates, preservatives, flavoring agent, PH regulators and mineral fortification. Organic acids also contribute to the sensory properties of food by providing aroma and taste. Increasing application of citric acid in soft drinks that aims to provide sour taste of citrus fruits is also expected to drive the overall market. Fumaric acid is also used as a acidulant in baking powder and proprionic acid also finds application as a preservative in baked goods that basically kills bacteria and prevent growth of molds. Owing to such properties and application of different organic acids, the global market is expected to show steady growth during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.However, organic acids application in food is regulated in various countries, and the amount and type is constantly monitored with an objective to ensure that the food is safe for consumption and also complies with regulation.
"Asia Pacific is the Largest Region in the Global Organic Acids Market"
Globally, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of organic acids market. India and China are the key countries in the Asia Pacific organic acids market. The growth is mainly attributed to the growing demand for organic acids in pharmaceuticals and food and beverages industry. Increasing awareness among consumers related to the health benefits of organic acids is also expected to propel the growth of this market during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.Less stringent regulations over marketing and trading of food additives is also expected to bolster the demand for organic acids which in turn enables the manufacturers to reduce the operational costs and offer competitive pricing of organic acids in the global market. North America and Europe followed Asia Pacific in the global organic acids market. Strict regulations implemented to control the application of synthetic organic acids is restraining the growth of these markets. Hence growing demand for bio based organic acids is expected to create new opportunities in the North America and Europe organic acids market.
"New Product development followed by Capacity Expansion are the Key Strategies Adopted by the Manufacturers"
Key players operating in the global organic acids market includes The Dow Chemical Company, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Inc., BASF SE, E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company, Calanese Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Myriant Corporation, Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology and Co. and Tate and Lyle Plc. among others. For example, in March,2017, BASF SE launched an organic acid Lupro-Mix® NA. This new product aims to make animal drinking water safer by suppressing the growth of microorganisms thereby improving acidification. In April 2018, Celanese Corporation, based in the U.S, announced to increase the production capacity of acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) at the its global manufacturing facilities. The company also projects that it will add 150 KT per annum of VAM and 140 KT per annum of acetic acid by 2020 to meet the growing demand for organic acids.
Historical & Forecast Period
This research considers 2017 as the base year and presents analysis of segments from 2016 to 2026. In addition, forecast period from 2018 to 2026 is considered for Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) calculation for each respective segment.
Key questions answered in this report
Chapter 1 Preface 14
1.1 Report Scope and Description 14
1.1.1 Study Purpose 14
1.1.2 Target Audience 14
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings 14
1.2 Research Scope 15
1.3 Research Methodology 16
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research 16
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research 17
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review 17
1.3.4 Approach Adopted 17
1.3.5 Top-Down Approach 18
1.3.6 Bottom-Up Approach 18
1.3.7 Assumptions 19
1.4 Market Segmentation 19
Chapter 2 Executive Summary 20
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global OA Market 21
2.1.1 Global OA Market, by Product Type, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 23
2.1.2 Global OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 23
2.1.3 Global OA Market, by Geography, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 24
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Market Dynamics 26
3.2.1 Market Drivers 26
3.2.1.1 Growing demand in Food and Beverages Industry 26
3.2.1.2 Driver 2 27
3.2.1.3 Driver 3 27
3.2.2 Market Restraints 28
3.2.2.1 Restraint 1 28
3.2.2.2 Restraint 2 29
3.2.3 Market Opportunities 30
3.2.3.1 Opportunity 1 30
3.2.3.2 Opportunity 2 30
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 31
3.4 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017 32
Chapter 4 Global Organic Acids (OA) Market, by Product Type 33
4.1 Overview 33
4.1.1 Global OA Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 34
4.1.2 Global OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 34
4.2 Acetic Acid 35
4.2.1 Global Acetic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 36
4.3 Malic Acid 37
4.3.1 Global Malic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 37
4.4 Citric Acid 38
4.4.1 Global Citric Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 38
4.5 Lactic Acid 39
4.5.1 Global Lactic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 39
4.6 Itaconic Acid 40
4.6.1 Global Itaconic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 40
4.7 Formic Acid 41
4.7.1 Global Formic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 41
4.8 Succinic Acid 42
4.8.1 Global Succinic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 42
4.9 Ascorbic Acid 43
4.9.1 Global Ascorbic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 43
4.10 Gluconic Acid 44
4.10.1 Global Gluconic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 44
4.11 Propionic Acid 45
4.11.1 Global Propionic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 45
4.12 Fumaric Acid 46
4.12.1 Global Fumaric Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 46
4.13 Others (Succinic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Butyric Acid, etc.) 47
4.13.1 Global Others OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 47
Chapter 5 Global Organic Acids (OA) Market, by End-use Industry 48
5.1 Overview 48
5.1.1 Global OA Market Value Share, by End-use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 49
5.1.2 Global OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 49
5.2 Feed 50
5.2.1 Livestock Feed 50
5.2.1.1 Global OA Market, by Livestock Feed, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 50
5.2.2 Animal Feed 51
5.2.2.1 Global OA Market, by Animal Feed, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 51
5.3 Food and Beverages 52
5.3.1 Global OA Market, by Food and Beverages, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 53
5.4 Industrial 53
5.4.1 Global OA Market, by Industrial, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 54
5.5 Pharmaceuticals 54
5.5.1 Global OA Market, by Pharmaceuticals, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 55
5.6 Cosmetics & personal care 55
5.6.1 Global OA Market, by Cosmetics & personal care, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 56
5.7 Agriculture 56
5.7.1 Global OA Market, by Agriculture, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 57
Chapter 6 Global Organic Acids (OA) Market, by Geography 58
6.1 Overview 58
6.1.1 Global OA Market Value Share, by Geography, 2017 & 2026 (Value %) 59
6.1.2 Global OA Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 59
6.2 North America 60
6.2.1 North America OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 61
6.2.2 North America OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 61
6.2.3 North America OA Market, by Country (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 62
6.3 Europe 64
6.3.1 Europe OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 64
6.3.2 Europe OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 65
6.3.3 Europe OA Market, by Country/Region (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 66
6.4 Asia Pacific(APAC) 66
6.4.1 APAC OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 67
6.4.2 APAC OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 68
6.4.3 APAC OA Market, by Country/Region (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 69
6.5 Latin America(LATAM) 70
6.5.1 LATAM OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 70
6.5.2 LATAM OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 71
6.5.3 LATAM OA Market, by Country/Region (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 72
6.6 Middle East & Africa(MEA) 73
6.6.1 MEA OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 73
6.6.2 MEA OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 74
6.6.3 MEA OA Market, by Region (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 75
Chapter 7 Company Profiles 77
7.1 BASF S.E. 77
7.2 The Dow Chemical Company 79
7.3 Archer Daniels Midland Company 80
7.4 Cargill, Inc 81
7.5 E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company 82
7.6 Calanese Corporation 83
7.7 Eastman Chemical Company 84
7.8 Myriant Corporation 85
7.9 Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology and Co. 86
7.10 Tate and Lyle Plc 87
* OA - Organic Acids
TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Organic Acids (OA) Market Volume 20
TABLE 2 Market Snapshot: Global OA Market Value 21
TABLE 3 Global OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 33
TABLE 4 Global OA Market, by Product Type 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 33
TABLE 5 Global OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 48
TABLE 6 Global OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 49
TABLE 7 Global OA Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 58
TABLE 8 Global OA Market, by Geography 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 59
TABLE 9 North America OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 60
TABLE 10 North America OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 60
TABLE 11 North America OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 60
TABLE 12 North America OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 61
TABLE 13 North America OA Market, by Country 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 61
TABLE 14 North America OA Market, by Country 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 62
TABLE 15 Europe OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 63
TABLE 16 Europe OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 63
TABLE 17 Europe OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 64
TABLE 18 Europe OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 64
TABLE 19 Europe OA Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 65
TABLE 20 Europe OA Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 65
TABLE 21 APAC OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 66
TABLE 22 APAC OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 66
TABLE 23 APAC OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 67
TABLE 24 APAC OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 67
TABLE 25 APAC OA Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 68
TABLE 26 APAC OA Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 68
TABLE 27 LATAM OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 69
TABLE 28 LATAM OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 70
TABLE 29 LATAM OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 70
TABLE 30 LATAM OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 70
TABLE 31 LATAM OA Market, by Country/Region 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 71
TABLE 32 LATAM OA Market, by Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 71
TABLE 33 MEA OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 72
TABLE 34 MEA OA Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 73
TABLE 35 MEA OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 73
TABLE 36 MEA OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 74
TABLE 37 MEA OA Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) 74
TABLE 38 MEA OA Market, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn) 74
TABLE 39 BASF S.E.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product/Business Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 76
TABLE 40 The Dow Chemical Company: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 78
TABLE 41 Archer Daniels Midland Company: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 79
TABLE 42 Cargill, Inc: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 80
TABLE 43 E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 81
TABLE 44 Calanese Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 82
TABLE 45 Eastman Chemical Company.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 83
TABLE 46 Myriant Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 84
TABLE 47 Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology and Co.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 85
TABLE 48 Tate and Lyle Plc: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development) 86
FIG. 1 Global Organic Acids (OA) Market: Research Methodology 15
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach 17
FIG. 3 Global OA Market Segmentation 18
FIG. 4 Global OA Market, by Product Type, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 22
FIG. 5 Global OA Market, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 22
FIG. 6 Global OA Market, by Geography, 2017 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 23
FIG. 7 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017 30
FIG. 8 Global Market Positioning of Key Organic Acids Manufacturers, 2017 31
FIG. 9 Global OA Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 33
FIG. 10 Global Acetic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 35
FIG. 11 Global Malic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 36
FIG. 12 Global Citric Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 37
FIG. 13 Global Lactic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 38
FIG. 14 Global Itaconic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 39
FIG. 15 Global Formic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 40
FIG. 16 Global Succinic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 41
FIG. 17 Global Ascorbic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 42
FIG. 18 Global Gluconic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 43
FIG. 19 Global Propionic Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 44
FIG. 20 Global Fumaric Acid OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 45
FIG. 21 Global Others OA Market, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 46
FIG. 22 Global OA Market Value Share, by End-use Industry, 2017 & 2026 (Value, %) 48
FIG. 23 Global OA Market, by Livestock Feed, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 49
FIG. 24 Global OA Market, by Animal Feed, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 51
FIG. 25 Global OA Market, by Food and Beverages, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 52
FIG. 26 Global OA Market, by Industrial, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 53
FIG. 27 Global OA Market, by Pharmaceuticals, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 54
FIG. 28 Global OA Market, by Cosmetics & personal care, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 55
FIG. 29 Global OA Market, by Agriculture, 2016 – 2026 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Bn) 56
FIG. 30 Global OA Market Value Share, by Geography, 2017 & 2026 (Value %) 58