Benzoic Acid Market Size, Trends & Forecast to 2028

[Research Report] The benzoic acid market size was valued at US$ 1,028.07 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 1,496.54 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2021 to 2028.

Benzoic acid is a commonly used antimicrobial preservative in beverages, especially carbonated beverages. In addition, sodium benzoate is a widely used preservative in soft drinks. Furthermore, there is a shift in consumer preferences towards adopting convenience food and ready-to-drink beverages in different regions such as Europe and North America, thereby driving the demand for benzoic acid. Thus, the strong growth in the food & beverages industry and the growing demand for preservatives to improve the shelf life of the different food products contribute to the strong demand for benzoic acid. Hence, the growing demand for benzoic acid from the food & beverages industry is driving the benzoic acid market growth.  

Further, benzoic acid is highly used to make many chemicals such as benzoyl chloride, benzoyl peroxide, and phenol is used to synthesize benzoyl chloride. Moreover, it finds application in making other chemicals, dyes, perfumes, herbicides, and others. Further, benzoic acid is most commonly used for the production of phenol. Phenols find application in household cleaners and mouthwash as a disinfectant. The demand for benzoic acid is also increasing due to the rising demand for different chemicals from various application sectors, such as benzoyl chloride, benzoyl peroxide, and phenol. Hence, the increasing use of benzoic acid as an intermediate in the synthesis of different products is driving the market growth

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Benzoic Acid Market: Strategic Insights

Benzoic Acid Market

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  CAGR (2021 - 2028)

  5.5%
• Market Size 2021
  US$ 1.03 Billion
• Market Size 2028
  US$ 1.5 Billion

Market Dynamics

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Key Players

• Eastman Chemical Company
• Foodchem International Corporation
• A M Food Chemical Co Limited
• OASIS FINE CHEM
• Spectrum Chemical
• LANXESS
• Merck KGaA
• Tianjin Dongda Chemical Group Co Ltd
• I G Petrochemicals Ltd IGPL

Regional Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South and Central America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Application

• Food Preservatives
• Corrosive Inhibitor
• Alkyd Resins
• Synthesis Intermediates
• Plasticizers
• Feed Additives

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Benzoic acid Market

The  COVID-19 pandemic caused considerable disruptions in the growth of various industries globally. Similarly, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the market in 2020, when the supply chain of the biofertilizer's raw material was hampered due to the restriction of goods transport. Eased lockdown norms in several countries and growing seasonal crops have sustained global demand for benzoic acid. In addition to this, the rapid COVID-19 vaccinations program and rise in adoption of organic farming globally are flourishing the growth of the benzoic acid market, and manufacturers of benzoic acid witness significant growth in their business.

The global market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South and Central America (SAM). The market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The market in this region is driven by the increasing use of this compound as a food preservative, intermediate, and plasticizer. The flourished food & beverages industry in the region creates huge demands for food preservatives, including benzoic acid. Further, the chemicals industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the US; it serves both domestic and foreign markets. The chemicals industry in the country generates a huge demand for benzoic acid as an intermediate for the synthesis of different chemicals.

Market Insights

Increasing Growth of Cosmetic Industry is Opening Opportunities

Benzoic acid is present in many products, such as perfume, lip balm, lipstick, facial masks, mascara, eyeshadow, and makeup remover. Further, along with women, there is a growth in different cosmetic products among men in their daily routine. Moreover, cosmetic product manufacturers are focusing on product branding, advertising, and new product launching strategies to increase the sales of cosmetics products. Thus, the factors mentioned above are contributing to the strong growth of the cosmetics industry.

Application Insights

Based on application, the global benzoic acid market is segmented into food preservatives, corrosive inhibitor, alkyd resins, synthesis intermediates, plasticizers, feed additives, and others. The synthesis intermediates segment led the global benzoic acid market in 2020. Benzoic acid is also used as an intermediate product for the production of sodium benzoate, potassium benzoate, benzoyl chloride, and benzotrichloride, among others. In addition, it is employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of paints, varnish, wetting agents, aroma compounds, etc. The growth of the automotive and construction industries, among others, leads to a huge demand for paints, which, in turn, drives the requirement for benzoic acid.

MERCK KGAA; LANXESS; SINTEZA; CHEMCRUX ENTERPRISES LTD; I G PETROCHEMICALS LTD; LIAONING HUAYI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE CO.,LTD.; TIANJIN DONGDA CHEMICAL GROUP CO., LTD; EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY; FUSHIMI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.; and THE CHEMICAL COMPANY are some players actively focusing on developing more innovative benzoic acid for various application.

Benzoic Acid Market Report Scope

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Report Spotlights

• Progressive benzoic market trends to help players develop effective long-term strategies
• Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
• Quantitative analysis of the benzoic acid market from 2019 to 2028
• Estimation of global demand for benzoic acid
• Porter's analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry
• Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario
• Market trends and outlook as well as factors driving and restraining the growth of the benzoic acid market
• Assistance in the decision-making process by highlighting market strategies that underpin commercial interest, leading to the market growth
• The size of the benzoic acid market at various nodes
• Detailed overview and segmentation of the market, as well as the benzoic acid industry dynamics
• Size of the benzoic acid market in various regions with promising growth opportunities