The global market for Linoleic Acid was estimated to be worth US$ 71.1 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 126 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Linoleic Acid cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid (PUFA) with the chemical formula C18H32O2, containing 18 carbon atoms and two cis double bonds located at the 9th and 12th carbon atoms. Structurally classified as an essential fatty acid, linoleic acid cannot be synthesized de novo by humans or most animals and must therefore be obtained from dietary sources. It plays a critical biological role in maintaining the structure and function of cell membranes, skin integrity, and the regulation of inflammatory responses.
Biochemically, linoleic acid is the precursor to arachidonic acid (AA), which in turn leads to the production of eicosanoids such as prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes-key mediators of inflammation, immunity, and other physiological functions. It is also vital in the biosynthesis of ceramides and other skin lipids, making it crucial for epidermal water barrier function. In the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, linoleic acid is valued for its emulsifying, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its role in nutritional and metabolic health.
Linoleic acid is most abundantly found in vegetable oils, particularly safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, and evening primrose oil. It is also present in nuts, seeds, and various animal-derived products. Commercially, linoleic acid is extracted from these sources and refined to different purity levels depending on its intended application-ranging from crude industrial-grade oils to ultra-refined pharmaceutical-grade fatty acids.
Linoleic acid stands as a multifaceted and indispensable fatty acid with widespread applications across nutrition, health, beauty, and industry. Its essential role in human and animal physiology, combined with its favorable properties in emulsification, moisturizing, and bioactivity, makes it a staple in both traditional and emerging product formulations.
From personal care products to functional foods and bio-based industrial chemicals, linoleic acid's versatility enables it to serve a wide spectrum of consumer and industrial needs. As global awareness about essential fatty acids grows-and as clean label, sustainable, and plant-based movements continue to reshape product development-linoleic acid is well-positioned for steady and meaningful growth.
The top players cover Eastman, Oleon, KLK OLEO, Caila and Pares, Fairchem, Univar Solutions, etc. The Top 3 players in Global market was 40% in 2024.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Linoleic Acid, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Linoleic Acid by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Linoleic Acid market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Ton) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Linoleic Acid.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Eastman
- Oleon
- KLK OLEO
- Caila and Pares
- Fairchem
- Univar Solutions
Segment by Type
- Food Grade
- Industry Grade
- Others
Segment by Application
- Cosmetics
- Paints and Coatings
- Food and Beverages
- Adhesives
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Linoleic Acid manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Linoleic Acid in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Linoleic Acid in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Linoleic Acid Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Linoleic Acid Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Linoleic Acid Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Linoleic Acid Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Linoleic Acid Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Linoleic Acid Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Linoleic Acid Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Linoleic Acid Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Linoleic Acid Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Linoleic Acid Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Linoleic Acid Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Linoleic Acid Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Linoleic Acid Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Linoleic Acid
- 2.9 Linoleic Acid Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Linoleic Acid Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Linoleic Acid Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Linoleic Acid as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Food Grade
- 3.1.2 Industry Grade
- 3.1.3 Others
- 3.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Linoleic Acid Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Cosmetics
- 4.1.2 Paints and Coatings
- 4.1.3 Food and Beverages
- 4.1.4 Adhesives
- 4.1.5 Others
- 4.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Linoleic Acid Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Linoleic Acid Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Linoleic Acid Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Linoleic Acid Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Linoleic Acid Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Linoleic Acid Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Linoleic Acid Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Linoleic Acid Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Eastman
- 7.1.1 Eastman Company Information
- 7.1.2 Eastman Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Eastman Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Eastman Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Eastman Recent Development
- 7.2 Oleon
- 7.2.1 Oleon Company Information
- 7.2.2 Oleon Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Oleon Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Oleon Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Oleon Recent Development
- 7.3 KLK OLEO
- 7.3.1 KLK OLEO Company Information
- 7.3.2 KLK OLEO Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 KLK OLEO Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 KLK OLEO Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 KLK OLEO Recent Development
- 7.4 Caila and Pares
- 7.4.1 Caila and Pares Company Information
- 7.4.2 Caila and Pares Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Caila and Pares Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Caila and Pares Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Caila and Pares Recent Development
- 7.5 Fairchem
- 7.5.1 Fairchem Company Information
- 7.5.2 Fairchem Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Fairchem Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Fairchem Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Fairchem Recent Development
- 7.6 Univar Solutions
- 7.6.1 Univar Solutions Company Information
- 7.6.2 Univar Solutions Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Univar Solutions Linoleic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Univar Solutions Linoleic Acid Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Univar Solutions Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Linoleic Acid Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Linoleic Acid Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Linoleic Acid Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Linoleic Acid Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer