Sorbic Acid Market Growth Opportunities, Top Players, and Forecast by 2031

Coverage: Sorbic Acid Market covers analysis by Ingredient (Activated Carbon, Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), Methylcellulose, Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), Ethylcellulose, Others); Application (Food and Beverages, Industrial Chemicals, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00012866
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The Sorbic Acid Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The report is segmented by type (activated carbon, polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), methylcellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), ethylcellulose, and others). The report further presents an analysis based on the application (food and beverages, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others). The report scope covers five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America and key countries under each region. The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.

Purpose of the Report

The report Sorbic Acid Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Sorbic Acid Market Segmentation

Type
  • Activated Carbon
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoate
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Methylcellulose
  • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
  • Ethylcellulose
Application
  • Food and Beverages
  • Industrial Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals

Strategic Insights

Sorbic Acid Market Growth Drivers
  • Rising Demand in Food and Beverage Industry: Increased demand for preservatives among food and beverage companies has led to major growth in the market for sorbic acid. It is a naturally occurring organic compound that inhibits mold, yeast, and fungi in processed foods, beverages, and dairy products. Advancing demand for products that have a longer shelf life, clean-label foods, and convenience food items from consumers motivates manufacturers to seek the safe and effective preservative-sorbic acid. The growth of food production worldwide, particularly in emerging markets, drives the demand for food preservation solutions and continues to propel the sorbic acid market.
  • Growing Consumer Preference for Natural and Minimally Processed Foods: Mainly due to consumers' interest in natural and minimally processed food products, the demand for sorbic acid, as a natural preservative, is high, which is pushing the demand in the market. A growing trend in food is clean-label ingredients, and because of increasing health consciousness among consumers and alertness to the potential risks of artificial additives, the demand for such ingredients is on the rise. Being derived from natural sources such as berries, Sorbic acid has remained safe and effective to be used as a preservative while concurrently answering the rising consumer preference for natural, non-toxic additives hence adding to its uptake in the market.
  • Sorbic Acid in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Sorbic acid is used as a preservative for cosmetics and personal care products to extend product shelf life besides preventing microbial contamination. Cosmetics market spending around the world is rising as consumers increase expenditure on skincare, haircare, and other beauty products. The demand for sorbic acid is further fueled by this rise as it proves especially popular in personal care formulations: at low use rates, it is generally relatively mild compared with most preservatives yet active. Premium as well as mass-market personal care products are set to expand with a strong market opportunity for sorbic acid in this market.
Sorbic Acid Market Future Trends
  • Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Preservative: Increased awareness regarding environmental issues and sustainability is witnessing the world's trend toward using eco-friendly preservatives such as sorbic acid. It is biodegradable and non-toxic and safer for the environment than synthetic preservatives. Reflecting on the growing impetus of the clean-label movement, food, beverages, and cosmetics industries now opt increasingly for natural preservatives, such as sorbic acid, for sustainability goals, thereby reducing impacts on the environment. This bodes to be an ongoing trend in the demand for sorbic acid in food, and also in cosmetics.
  • Increased Use in Meat and Poultry Products: Sorbic acid is increasingly becoming a favorite preservative in meat and poultry products, which include processed meats such as sausages and cold cuts, as well as ready-to-eat meals. Growing consumer concerns about food safety and the health risks of additives often thought to be used as preservatives increase the need for sorbic acid because it is a highly effective antimicrobial to inhibit the growth of spoilage microorganisms, although it is viewed as safer than synthetic preservatives nitrates and nitrites. This trend is likely to be fueled in the future by consumers who will increasingly demand cleaner, safer meat products with longer shelf lives.
  • Rising Demand in Pharmaceutical Applications: Sorbic acid has been applied extensively to pharmaceutical products, mainly as an antimicrobial agent to prevent microbial contamination of the product, especially with topical ointments and creams. Moreover, the utilization of sorbic acid as a preservative in feedstuffs has risen with the inability of the chemical to cause spoilage or the growth of the microorganisms that cause spoilage, thereby making the nutrition products of higher quality and safety for animals. New applications in pharmaceutical and animal feed sectors are offering new growth opportunities above their application in food and cosmetic sectors.
Sorbic Acid Market Opportunities
  • Rising Demand in Emerging Markets (Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa): The Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa regions have an emerging market in terms of food processing. This again provides an increasing base for the food processing industry. An increase in urbanization and income levels will create an increasing demand for processed and packaged foods in these regions, thus offering a great growth opportunity for the sorbic acid market as it will be able to extend shelf life and ensure the safe consumption of food products. Another is the clean-label and natural trend around the world, and sorbic acid is well positioned to benefit from a natural preservative in these geographies.
  • Clean-Label and Natural Trend in Personal Care: Clean label is a rising trend within the personal care industry-from chemical-laden products toward natural and organic products. The raw material of this naturally occurring acid comes from natural sources and involves minimal chemical intervention, thereby making it suitable for the growth opportunity in personal care formulation. From the growing trend of consumer sensitivity to transparency and natural ingredients in their skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products, an opportunity has been created for sorbic acid as a safer, more natural alternative preservative in these formulations. Brands interested in developing organic and sustainable beauty products may especially capitalize on this trend.
  • Potential for Sorbic Acid Alternatives and Improved Formulations: There exists an opportunity to create preservatives based on sorbic acid alternatives to other synthetic preservatives with potentially adverse health or environmental effects. For example, scientists are researching alternative ways of blending sorbic acid with other natural substances in order to increase its antimicrobial performance or identify more potent and long-lasting food and cosmetic preservatives. Improvements in sorbic acid formulations will be guided by niche markets that need more potent yet sustainable preservation solutions, or growth areas in industries increasingly rejecting synthetic preservatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the future trend for sorbic acid market?

The increased application of sorbic acid in meat and poultry products is expected to be the key market trend.

What are the deliverable formats of the sorbic acid market?

The report can be delivered in PDF/Word format, we can also share excel data sheet based on request.

Which regions are covered in the report?

On the basis of geography, the sorbic acid market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America

What are the key players operating in the sorbic acid market?

Merck KGaA, Eastman Chemical Co, Jiangsu Tianshi New Materials Co Ltd, Jiangsu Jisheng Chemical Co Ltd, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co Ltd, Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd, Shandong Tongtai Chemical Co Ltd, Hangzhou Fuchun Food Additives Co Ltd, and Jiangsu Fuxing Chemical Co Ltd

What are the driving factors impacting the sorbic acid market?

The major factors driving the sorbic acid market are:

1. Increasing Demand for Preservatives in Food and Beverages.

2. Rising Consumer Demand for Natural and Safe Additives.

What is the expected CAGR of the Sorbic Acid Market?

The Sorbic Acid Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2031

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2.THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3.MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1Sorbic Acid Market - By Ingredient
1.3.2Sorbic Acid Market - By Application
1.3.3Sorbic Acid Market - By Region
1.3.3.1By Country

2.KEY TAKEAWAYS

3.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4.SORBIC ACID MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1.OVERVIEW
4.2.PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3.EXPERT OPINIONS

5.SORBIC ACID MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1.KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2.KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3.KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.FUTURE TRENDS
5.5.IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6.SORBIC ACID MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1.SORBIC ACID - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2.SORBIC ACID - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3.MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE

7.SORBIC ACID MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 – INGREDIENT
7.1.OVERVIEW
7.2.INGREDIENT MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3.ACTIVATED CARBON
7.3.1.Overview
7.3.2.Activated Carbon Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE (PHA)
7.4.1.Overview
7.4.2.Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (MCC)
7.5.1.Overview
7.5.2.Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6.METHYLCELLULOSE
7.6.1.Overview
7.6.2.Methylcellulose Market Forecast and Analysis
7.7.CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE (CMC)
7.7.1.Overview
7.7.2.Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Market Forecast and Analysis
7.8.ETHYLCELLULOSE
7.8.1.Overview
7.8.2.Ethylcellulose Market Forecast and Analysis
7.9.OTHERS
7.9.1.Overview
7.9.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8.SORBIC ACID MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 – APPLICATION
8.1.OVERVIEW
8.2.APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3.FOOD AND BEVERAGES
8.3.1.Overview
8.3.2.Food and Beverages Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4.INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS
8.4.1.Overview
8.4.2.Industrial Chemicals Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5.PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS
8.5.1.Overview
8.5.2.Personal Care and Cosmetics Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6.PHARMACEUTICALS
8.6.1.Overview
8.6.2.Pharmaceuticals Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7.OTHERS
8.7.1.Overview
8.7.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis

9.SORBIC ACID MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 – GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1.NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1North America Sorbic Acid Market Overview
9.1.2North America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3North America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Ingredient
9.1.4North America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5North America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1Canada Sorbic Acid Market
9.1.5.1.1Canada Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.1.5.1.2Canada Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.1.5.2Mexico Sorbic Acid Market
9.1.5.2.1Mexico Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.1.5.2.2Mexico Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.1.5.3US Sorbic Acid Market
9.1.5.3.1US Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.1.5.3.2US Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.EUROPE
9.2.1Europe Sorbic Acid Market Overview
9.2.2Europe Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3Europe Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Ingredient
9.2.4Europe Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5Europe Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1Germany Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.1.1Germany Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.1.2Germany Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.5.2France Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.2.1France Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.2.2France Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.5.3Italy Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.3.1Italy Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.3.2Italy Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.5.4United Kingdom Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.4.1United Kingdom Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.4.2United Kingdom Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.5.5Russia Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.5.1Russia Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.5.2Russia Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.2.5.6Rest of Europe Sorbic Acid Market
9.2.5.6.1Rest of Europe Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.2.5.6.2Rest of Europe Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market Overview
9.3.2Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Ingredient
9.3.4Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1Australia Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.1.1Australia Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.1.2Australia Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.5.2China Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.2.1China Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.2.2China Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.5.3India Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.3.1India Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.3.2India Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.5.4Japan Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.4.1Japan Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.4.2Japan Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.5.5South Korea Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.5.1South Korea Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.5.2South Korea Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.3.5.6Rest of Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market
9.3.5.6.1Rest of Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.3.5.6.2Rest of Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.4.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market Overview
9.4.2Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Ingredient
9.4.4Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1South Africa Sorbic Acid Market
9.4.5.1.1South Africa Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.4.5.1.2South Africa Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.4.5.2Saudi Arabia Sorbic Acid Market
9.4.5.2.1Saudi Arabia Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.4.5.2.2Saudi Arabia Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.4.5.3U.A.E Sorbic Acid Market
9.4.5.3.1U.A.E Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.4.5.3.2U.A.E Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.4.5.4Rest of Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market
9.4.5.4.1Rest of Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.4.5.4.2Rest of Middle East and Africa Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.5.SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market Overview
9.5.2South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Ingredient
9.5.4South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1Brazil Sorbic Acid Market
9.5.5.1.1Brazil Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.5.5.1.2Brazil Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.5.5.2Argentina Sorbic Acid Market
9.5.5.2.1Argentina Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.5.5.2.2Argentina Sorbic Acid Market by Application
9.5.5.3Rest of South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market
9.5.5.3.1Rest of South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market by Ingredient
9.5.5.3.2Rest of South and Central America Sorbic Acid Market by Application

10.INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2.AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3.NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4.EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

11.SORBIC ACID MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1.AVATAR CORPORATION
11.1.1.Key Facts
11.1.2.Business Description
11.1.3.Products and Services
11.1.4.Financial Overview
11.1.5.SWOT Analysis
11.1.6.Key Developments
11.2.CELANESE CORPORATION
11.2.1.Key Facts
11.2.2.Business Description
11.2.3.Products and Services
11.2.4.Financial Overview
11.2.5.SWOT Analysis
11.2.6.Key Developments
11.3.CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL USA
11.3.1.Key Facts
11.3.2.Business Description
11.3.3.Products and Services
11.3.4.Financial Overview
11.3.5.SWOT Analysis
11.3.6.Key Developments
11.4.EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
11.4.1.Key Facts
11.4.2.Business Description
11.4.3.Products and Services
11.4.4.Financial Overview
11.4.5.SWOT Analysis
11.4.6.Key Developments
11.5.KIC CHEMICALS, INC.
11.5.1.Key Facts
11.5.2.Business Description
11.5.3.Products and Services
11.5.4.Financial Overview
11.5.5.SWOT Analysis
11.5.6.Key Developments
11.6.PRINOVA USA
11.6.1.Key Facts
11.6.2.Business Description
11.6.3.Products and Services
11.6.4.Financial Overview
11.6.5.SWOT Analysis
11.6.6.Key Developments
11.7.PT HALIM SAKTI PRATAMA
11.7.1.Key Facts
11.7.2.Business Description
11.7.3.Products and Services
11.7.4.Financial Overview
11.7.5.SWOT Analysis
11.7.6.Key Developments
11.8.ROSE FOODSTUFF CHEMISTRY CO. LTD
11.8.1.Key Facts
11.8.2.Business Description
11.8.3.Products and Services
11.8.4.Financial Overview
11.8.5.SWOT Analysis
11.8.6.Key Developments
11.9.SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS
11.9.1.Key Facts
11.9.2.Business Description
11.9.3.Products and Services
11.9.4.Financial Overview
11.9.5.SWOT Analysis
11.9.6.Key Developments
11.10.SUZHOU-CHEM, INC.
11.10.1.Key Facts
11.10.2.Business Description
11.10.3.Products and Services
11.10.4.Financial Overview
11.10.5.SWOT Analysis
11.10.6.Key Developments

12.APPENDIX
12.1.ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies

1. Avatar Corporation
2. Celanese Corporation
3. Continental Chemical USA
4. Eastman Chemical Company
5. KIC Chemicals, Inc.
6. Prinova USA
7. PT Halim Sakti Pratama
8. Rose Foodstuff Chemistry Co. Ltd
9. Solvay Specialty Polymers
10. Suzhou-Chem, Inc.

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