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有机酸市场-2018-2028年全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会与预测,按类型、最终用途、地区、竞争细分Organic Acid Market-Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028 Segmented By Type, By End Use, By Region, Competition |
2022 年全球有机酸市场价值为 114.2 亿美元,预计在预测期内将出现强劲增长,到 2028 年复合年增长率为 5.5%。有机酸由于在水中不完全解离而被归类为弱酸,不同来自无机酸。值得注意的是,甲酸和乳酸可混溶于水,而较高分子量的有机酸(如苯甲酸)在中性形式下完全不溶。传统上,发酵过程用于生产乳酸和甲酸。然而,生物技术和化学合成的进步已经取代了这些早期的方法。此外,各种农业工业残留物,如木薯甘蔗渣、咖啡皮、苹果渣、大豆、甘蔗、玉米芯、压榨泥、柠檬酸浆、麦麸和猕猴桃皮,现在都被用于生产有机酸生产。有机酸广泛用作抗氧化剂、酸化剂、乳化剂、增味剂和防腐剂。与无机酸不同,有机酸的反应活性较低,并且可以承受极端温度。因此,它们广泛应用于食品和饮料、动物饲料和药品的生产。
市场概况 | |
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预测期 | 2024-2028 |
2022 年市场规模 | 114.2亿美元 |
2028 年市场规模 | 156.6亿美元 |
2023-2028 年复合年增长率 | 5.28% |
成长最快的细分市场 | 醋酸 |
最大的市场 | 亚太地区 |
除了用作赋形剂和增强药物稳定性之外,有机酸还用于药物製剂。对药品中天然和永续成分的关注进一步增加了有机酸的使用。在製药工业中,有机酸因其抗菌和防腐特性而被利用。值得注意的是,柠檬酸和乙酸因其抑制肉製品中微生物生长的能力而被广泛研究,从而降低食源性疾病的风险。柠檬酸作为有机酸广泛应用于製药领域,作为药物赋形剂以增强药物稳定性、溶解度和生物利用度。它也用于泡腾片的配製以及口服溶液中的 pH 调节剂。此外,乙酸在製药工业中用于多种用途,包括生产在药物合成中用作溶剂或中间体的乙酸酯。它也用于製造醋酸纤维素,这是一种在药物传输系统中广泛使用的材料。有机酸有时用作片剂或胶囊肠溶衣的赋形剂。这些涂层可以保护药物在胃的酸性环境中不会被降解,并确保其在肠道中释放。
柠檬酸作为一种广泛采用的添加剂广泛用于食品和饮料行业。它作为酸化剂和防腐剂,有效延长方便食品的保质期。与其他酸化物相比,其毒性低,使其成为首选。这种多功能化合物存在于非酒精饮料、果酱、明胶甜点、罐头蔬菜和水果中。其对于风味的增强作用,特别是在饮料业,具有重要意义。它带来的酸味和清爽的味道有助于平衡许多饮料的甜味。美国食品药物管理局等监管机构认为柠檬酸是饮食中安全的天然酸,有助于其市场成长。根据 FDA 的规定,每天摄取 500 毫克柠檬酸被认为是无害的。此外,在加工冷冻食品中使用柠檬酸以及作为某些脂肪和油中的添加剂可以增强抗氧化剂的有效性,从而降低产品变质的速度。此外,欧盟法规允许在啤酒和麦芽饮料中使用柠檬酸作为添加剂,由于麦芽饮料需求的增加,这将有助于市场的成长。苯甲酸是一种性质较弱的有机酸,广泛用作各种食品和饮料中的防腐剂。它能有效抑制细菌、酵母菌和霉菌的增殖,进而延长软性饮料、果汁、泡菜和酱料的保存期限。山梨酸及其钾盐山梨酸钾广泛用于保存烘焙产品、起司和加工肉类。这些物质有效地抑制霉菌、酵母和某些细菌的生长,有助于防止腐败并保持产品新鲜度。丙酸及其盐,例如丙酸钙,在麵包、烘焙食品和乳製品中充当防腐剂。它们的主要功能是控制霉菌和细菌的生长,特别是在水分含量高的产品中。
原料的供应对有机酸市场提出了重大挑战。有机酸的生产严重依赖特定原料,如生物质、玉米、玉米、糖和其他原料。这些原材料的价格波动和供应有限会极大地影响有机酸的生产成本和供应链。製药、食品和饮料、个人护理和农业等各行业对有机酸的需求不断增加,进一步加剧了这个问题。然而,原材料供应的一致性仍然令人担忧,导致供应链潜在中断、价格波动以及有机酸市场潜在短缺。此外,随着市场转向永续和环保的解决方案,采购再生原材料也面临挑战。确保这些原材料的持续可靠供应可能会存在问题,特别是当农业产量和天气条件影响农作物生产时。
有机酸价格的波动为全球有机酸市场带来了重大挑战。价格波动可能会对有机酸生产商的获利能力和可持续性产生影响,并影响最终用户的购买决策。这种价格波动可能会加剧供应商之间的竞争,因为他们可能需要调整价格以保持竞争力。因此,这可能会给市场参与者带来定价压力和利润率挑战。此外,价格波动可能会影响最终用户的购买决策,包括製药公司、食品和饮料製造商以及农业产业。定价的不确定性可能使这些产业难以有效规划预算并做出长期采购承诺。
动物饲料中对有机酸的需求不断增加正在成为全球有机酸市场的重要趋势。动物饲料中对有机酸的需求不断增加,主要是由于有机酸在增强动物营养、健康和表现方面的潜在益处。有机酸,如甲酸、丙酸和乳酸,被用作饲料添加剂,以促进动物肠道健康、改善消化并抑制有害细菌的增殖。此外,有机酸已被证明能够透过增强养分吸收和利用来提高牲畜的饲料效率。这种效率的提高可以降低饲料成本并提高农民的获利能力,从而进一步推动对有机酸饲料添加剂的需求。此外,不同地区的监管机构也认识到有机酸饲料添加剂的潜在优势,并批准其在动物营养中的应用。这项监管认可正在促进有机酸在动物饲料中的采用,并有助于扩大全球有机酸市场。
推动全球有机酸市场的另一个关键趋势是工业生物技术的不断进步。工业生物技术包括利用生物系统和生物体来大规模有效地生产各种化学品和材料。在该领域内,有机酸生产微生物製程的开发已取得重大进展。透过基因工程和选育,可以优化细菌和真菌等微生物,以有效合成有机酸。这种方法不仅提供了一种可持续且经济有效的方法来获取用于食品和饮料保存的有机酸,而且使研究人员能够提高产量、优化生产率,甚至引入具有特定性能的新型有机酸品种。此外,利用共培养系统(多种微生物共生地协同工作)已成为工业生物技术中的重要策略。透过利用不同微生物之间的协同作用,共培养系统已被证明可以有效提高有机酸的产量。
2022年,醋酸领域将主导有机酸市场,预计未来几年将持续扩张。这种增长可归因于乙酸在建筑、纺织以及食品和饮料等各行业的广泛应用。乙酸生产的很大一部分专门用于生产乙酸乙烯酯单体 (VAM),它是油漆和黏合剂等建筑商品生产的关键组成部分。纺织业也依赖乙酸进行染色操作,它在布料染色过程中充当缓衝剂。此外,食品和饮料行业生产了大量针对肥胖问题的产品。根据世界卫生组织 (WHO) 的数据,2020 年约有 3,900 万 5 岁以下儿童超重或肥胖。因此,各公司纷纷在其产品中加入减肥剂,苹果醋就是一个突出的例子。醋是乙酸的稀释形式,作为一种短链脂肪酸,可与体内的氢和乙酸溶解,有助于脂肪燃烧。因此,醋酸广泛应用于调味品、食品添加物、防腐剂等领域。
亚太地区已成为全球有机酸市场的领导者。亚太地区拥有庞大的人口基础和不断壮大的中产阶级,导致食品、饮料和个人护理产品的消费增加。因此,对用作防腐剂和增味剂的有机酸的需求激增,极大地促进了该地区的主导地位。
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The Global Organic Acid Market was valued at USD 11.42 billion in 2022 and is projected to experience robust growth in the forecast period, with a CAGR of 5.5% through 2028. Organic acids, classified as weak acids due to their incomplete dissociation in water, differ from mineral acids. It is worth noting that formic acid and lactic acid are miscible in water, while higher molecular mass organic acids like benzoic acid remain completely insoluble in their neutral form. Traditionally, fermentation processes were used to produce lactic acid and formic acid. However, advancements in biotechnology and chemical synthesis have replaced these earlier methods. Furthermore, a variety of agro-industrial residues, such as cassava bagasse, coffee husk, apple pomace, soybean, sugarcane, corn-cobs, press-mud, citric pulps, wheat bran, and kiwi fruit peel, are now utilized for organic acid production. Organic acids are extensively used as antioxidants, acidulants, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Unlike mineral acids, organic acids exhibit lower reactivity and can withstand extreme temperatures. As a result, they are widely applied in the production of food and beverages, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals.
Market Overview | |
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Forecast Period | 2024-2028 |
Market Size 2022 | USD 11.42 Billion |
Market Size 2028 | USD 15.66 Billion |
CAGR 2023-2028 | 5.28% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Acetic Acid |
Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
In addition to their use as excipients and for enhancing drug stability, organic acids are employed in drug formulation. The focus on natural and sustainable ingredients in pharmaceuticals has further increased the use of organic acids. In the pharmaceutical industry, organic acids are utilized for their antimicrobial and preservative properties. Notably, citric acid and acetic acid have been extensively studied for their ability to inhibit microbial growth in meat products, thereby reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. Citric acid is widely used as an organic acid in the pharmaceutical sector, serving as an excipient in medications to enhance drug stability, solubility, and bioavailability. It is also used in the formulation of effervescent tablets and as a pH adjuster in oral solutions. Additionally, acetic acid is employed in the pharmaceutical industry for various purposes, including the production of acetates that function as solvents or intermediates in drug synthesis. It is also used in the manufacturing of cellulose acetate, a widely utilized material in drug delivery systems. Organic acids are sometimes utilized as excipients in enteric coatings for tablets or capsules. These coatings can protect the drug from degradation in the acidic environment of the stomach and ensure its release in the intestines.
Citric acid is extensively used in the food and beverage industry as a widely adopted additive. It serves as an acidulate and preservative, effectively prolonging the shelf life of convenience foods. Its low toxicity, compared to other acidulates, makes it the preferred choice. This versatile compound can be found in non-alcoholic beverages, jams, gelatin-based desserts, tinned vegetables, and fruits. Its role in enhancing flavors, especially in the drinks industry, is of great significance. The sour and refreshing taste it imparts helps to balance the sweetness in many beverages. Regulatory bodies, such as the US Food and Drug Administration, consider citric acid a safe natural acid in the diet, contributing to its market growth. According to the FDA, the consumption of 500 milligrams of citric acid per day is considered harmless. Furthermore, the use of citric acid in processed frozen foods and as an additive in certain fats and oils enhances the effectiveness of antioxidants, thereby reducing the rate of product deterioration. Moreover, the European Union regulations permit the use of citric acid as an additive in beer and malt beverages, which will contribute to the market growth due to increasing demand for malt beverages. Benzoic acid, an organic acid with weak properties, is widely used as a preservative in various food and beverage items. It effectively inhibits the proliferation of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, thereby extending the shelf life of soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, and sauces. Sorbic acid, along with its potassium salt, potassium sorbate, is extensively used in preserving bakery products, cheese, and processed meat. These substances effectively hinder the growth of mold, yeast, and certain bacteria, thereby aiding in spoilage prevention and maintaining product freshness. Propionic acid and its salts, such as calcium propionate, act as preservatives in bread, baked goods, and dairy items. Their primary function is to control the growth of mold and bacteria, particularly in products with high moisture content.
The availability of raw materials presents a significant challenge for the organic acids market. The production of organic acids heavily relies on specific raw materials such as biomass, corn, maize, sugar, and other feedstocks. Fluctuating prices and limited availability of these raw materials can greatly impact the production cost and supply chain of organic acids. The increasing demand for organic acids in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, personal care, and agriculture, further exacerbates the issue. However, the consistency of raw material availability remains a concern, leading to potential disruptions in the supply chain, price volatility, and potential shortages in the organic acids market. Additionally, sourcing renewable raw materials presents challenges as the market moves towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of these raw materials can be problematic, especially when agricultural yields and weather conditions affect crop production.
The fluctuation in prices of organic acids poses a significant challenge for the global organic acids market. Price volatility can have implications for the profitability and sustainability of organic acid producers, as well as influence purchasing decisions of end-users. This price volatility can intensify competition among suppliers, as they may need to adjust their prices to remain competitive. Consequently, this can lead to pricing pressures and profit margin challenges for market participants. Additionally, volatile prices can impact the purchasing decisions of end-users, including pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage manufacturers, and agricultural industries. The uncertainty surrounding pricing can make it difficult for these industries to effectively plan their budgets and make long-term purchasing commitments.
The escalating demand for organic acids in animal feed is emerging as a significant trend in the global organic acid market. The increasing need for organic acids in animal feed is primarily driven by their potential benefits in enhancing animal nutrition, health, and performance. Organic acids, such as formic acid, propionic acid, and lactic acid, are utilized as feed additives to bolster gut health, improve digestion, and inhibit the proliferation of harmful bacteria in animals. Furthermore, organic acids have demonstrated the ability to enhance feed efficiency in livestock by augmenting nutrient absorption and utilization. This heightened efficiency can result in reduced feed costs and bolstered profitability for farmers, thereby further propelling the demand for organic acid-based feed additives. Additionally, regulatory agencies in different regions are acknowledging the potential advantages of organic acid-based feed additives and granting approvals for their utilization in animal nutrition. This regulatory endorsement is bolstering the adoption of organic acids in animal feed and contributing to the expansion of the global organic acid market.
Another key trend driving the global organic acid market is the continuous advancements in industrial biotechnology. Industrial biotechnology encompasses the utilization of biological systems and organisms to efficiently produce a wide range of chemicals and materials on a large scale. Within this field, significant progress has been made in the development of microbial processes for organic acid production. Through genetic engineering and selective breeding, microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi can be optimized to effectively synthesize organic acids. This approach not only offers a sustainable and cost-effective method for obtaining organic acids used in food and beverage preservation but also enables researchers to enhance yields, optimize production rates, and even introduce novel organic acid varieties with specific properties. Furthermore, the utilization of co-culture systems, where multiple microorganisms work together symbiotically, has emerged as a prominent strategy in industrial biotechnology. By harnessing the synergistic interactions between different microorganisms, co-culture systems have proven to be effective in enhancing organic acid production.
In 2022, the acetic acid segment dominated the organic acid market and is expected to continue its expansion in the coming years. This growth can be attributed to the wide range of applications of acetic acid across various industries, including construction, textiles, and food and beverages. A significant portion of acetic acid production is dedicated to manufacturing vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), a crucial component in the production of construction commodities like paints and adhesives. The textile sector also relies on acetic acid for dyeing operations, where it serves as a buffering agent in the cloth dyeing process. Additionally, the food and beverage industry produces a considerable amount of products targeting the issue of obesity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2020. As a result, companies have been incorporating fat-reducing agents into their products, with apple cider vinegar being a prominent example. Vinegar, which is a diluted form of acetic acid, acts as a short-chain fatty acid that dissolves with hydrogen and acetate in the body, aiding in fat burning. Therefore, acetic acid is widely utilized in flavoring, food additives, and preservatives.
In terms of end use, the food and beverage segment dominated the organic acid market in 2022 and is projected to continue its expansion in the future. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for organic acid substitutes driven by consumer preferences for a healthy lifestyle and the availability of functional foods and nutrient-rich ready-to-eat meals. Organic acids play a vital role in food processing by reducing antibacterial activities and effectively targeting fungi, including yeast. They also contribute to maintaining dietary acidification and pH levels in ingested foods. According to the European Food and Drink Industry, the EU holds the highest turnover at 44%, followed by the USA at 20%, and China at 19%. With the growing population, it is projected that agricultural production needs to increase by 70% by 2050, rising to nearly 100% in fast-growing or fully developed economies.
The Asia Pacific region has established itself as the leader in the Global Organic Acid market. The Asia-Pacific region boasts a substantial population base and a growing middle class, resulting in heightened consumption of food, beverages, and personal care products. Thus the surge in demand for organic acids, utilized as preservatives and flavor enhancers, has significantly contributed to the region's prevailing dominance.
In this report, the Global Organic Acid Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Organic Acid Market.
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