Propionic Acid Market Report 2025 – Growth and Market Analysis

 How big is the propionic acid market today, and what are its future growth expectations?

The propionic acid market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.5 billion in 2024 to $1.57 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand in animal feed preservatives, expanding food and beverage industry, focus on grain preservation, growing awareness of food safety, rise in livestock farming, application in cellulose acetate propionate (cap) production.

The propionic acid market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued growth in livestock farming, increasing focus on sustainable agriculture, rising demand for processed food, global food security initiatives, growing application in derivatives production, environmental regulations and sustainable practices. Major trends in the forecast period include emergence of propionic acid as a herbicide, technological innovations in production processes, growing adoption in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory compliance and quality standards, market expansion in developing regions.



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What are the top drivers to the rising demand in the propionic acid market?

Growth in the agricultural industry is expected to propel the growth of the propionic acid market going forward. The agriculture industry refers to a sector of the economy that encompasses all activities related to cultivating plants and raising animals for various purposes, including food production, fiber, and materials production. Propionic acid is used in the agriculture industry as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent employed in managing poultry litter and treating livestock drinking water. For instance, in May 2023, according to the National Statistical Institute of Iceland, an Iceland-based official statistics institution, the agricultural industry in Iceland experienced an increase in production value from $0.54 billion in 2021 to $0.61 billion in 2022, a growth of 12%. Therefore, the growth in the agricultural industry is driving the growth of the propionic acid market.

How is the propionic acid market segmented?
The propionic acid market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Product: Oxo Process, Reppe Process, By-product Process
2) By Application: Herbicides, Rubber Products, Plasticizers, Food Preservatives, Other Applications
3) By End-User Industry: Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Food And Beverage, Agriculture, Other End-User Industries

Subsegments:
1) By Oxo Process: Propionic Acid From Propionaldehyde, Catalytic Hydrogenation Of Acetaldehyde, Use Of Carbon Monoxide And Hydrogen In Production
2) By Reppe Process: Acetylene-Based Process For Propionic Acid, Production Of Propionic Acid Through Acetylene And Carbon Monoxide Reaction, Catalytic Reaction With Phosgene Derivatives
3) By By-Product Process: Production Of Propionic Acid As A By-Product Of Acetone Manufacturing, By-Product Formation During The Production Of Acrylic Acid Or Acetate, Recovery Of Propionic Acid From Fermentation Or Other Processes

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Who are the top competitors in the propionic acid market?

Major companies operating in the propionic acid market report are BASF SE, Merck KGaA, Dow Chemical Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Honeywell International Inc., INEOS Group Holdings S.A., Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical Company, Celanese Corporation, Clariant AG, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Daicel Corporation, Novozymes A/S, OQ Chemicals GmbH, Corbion N.V., Hawkins Inc., Nacalai Tesque Inc., Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., Macco Organiques Inc., Niacet Corporation, Gelest Inc., Vigon International Inc., Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., Impextraco N.V., Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., Perstorp Holding AB, Jarchem Industries Inc., TRInternational Inc.

What significant trends should we anticipate in the propionic acid market over the forecast period?

Major companies operating in the propionic acid market are focused on developing novel processes for propionic acid production, such as biomimetic fermentation for producing bio-sourced organic acids. Biomimetic fermentation of bio-sourced organic acids is based on the fermentation technology used to produce pure organic acids, primarily propionic acid. For instance, in October 2022, AFYREN SA, a France-based chemicals manufacturing company, launched a plant for the industrial production of bio-sourced acids utilizing Afyren technology based on the biomimetic fermentation of GMO-free co-products. This helps produce a high-quality and pure organic family of seven fully bio sourced acids, including afyren propionic acid.

Which regional trends are influencing the propionic acid market, and which area dominates the industry?

Europewas the largest region in the propionic acid market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the propionic acid market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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Propionic acid is a naturally occurring colorless organic compound with a pungent odor and is classified as a carboxylic acid. It is used as a food preservative, fungicide, and antimicrobial agent in the food industry and to produce cellulose acetate propionate, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and plasticizers.

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