Sodium Benzoate Market Report 2026

The sodium benzoate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.66 billion in 2025 to $0.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food consumption, expansion of beverage manufacturing, rising use of preservatives in pharmaceuticals, increasing demand for antimicrobial agents, availability of benzoic acid feedstocks.

The sodium benzoate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for packaged and ready-to-eat foods, rising focus on food safety regulations, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, growing adoption of preservative blends, increasing use in personal care formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of chemical preservatives in packaged foods, rising demand for extended shelf-life solutions, growing application in pharmaceutical formulations, expansion of antimicrobial additives, enhanced focus on food safety compliance.

The increasing demand from the cosmetics industry is expected to drive the growth of the sodium benzoate market going forward. Cosmetics include health and beauty products used to enhance a person’s appearance. Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative in both cosmetics and food products, as it inhibits bacterial and fungal growth. For example, in 2023, Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based personal care association, reported that 500 million consumers in Europe use personal care products daily to enhance well-being and protect health. Additionally, the personal care industry contributes approximately USD 31.23 billion (€29 billion) annually to the European economy. Therefore, growing demand from the cosmetics sector is fueling the sodium benzoate market.

Leading companies in the sodium benzoate industry are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as dessert items, to enhance food safety and quality while meeting the needs of health-conscious consumers. Dessert items are sweet courses typically served at the end of a meal, which include cakes, pastries, ice creams, and puddings. These treats are often crafted from ingredients like sugar, flour, dairy, and fruit, providing a delightful and satisfying conclusion to dining experiences. For example, in August 2024, Marine Hydrocolloids, an India-based manufacturing firm, introduced flavored jelly crystal mixes and custard products that offer convenient, ready-to-use options. These new offerings cater to various tastes and are designed for easy preparation, appealing to both home cooks and culinary professionals.

In August 2023, VION Biosciences, a US-based provider of chemicals, reagents, and services for the life sciences industry, acquired Aldon Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance VION Biosciences' product offerings and solidify its position in the life sciences sector, facilitating innovative solutions for scientific research, clinical testing, and therapeutic development. Aldon Corporation, also based in the US, specializes in manufacturing chemicals, including sodium benzoate.

Major companies operating in the sodium benzoate market are LANXESS AG, Emerald Kalama Chemical, Eastman Chemical Company, Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd., Tengzhou Tenglong Chemical Co., Ltd., Tengzhou Aolong Chemical Co., Ltd., Wuhan Youji Industries Co., Ltd., Shandong Tong Tai Wei Run Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Jinfeng Chemical Co., Ltd., Tianjin Dongda Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Ruisheng Chemical Co., Ltd., Jining Boda Chemical Co., Ltd., Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co., Ltd., A.M. Food Chemical Co., Ltd., FBC Industries Inc., Shreeji Chemicals, Malas Fruchem Pvt. Ltd., Finoric LLC, Chemipol SA, Akema Fine Chemicals, Tengzhou Hongda Chemical Co., Ltd., Shandong Kunda Chemical Co., Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sodium benzoate market in 2025. The regions covered in the sodium benzoate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sodium benzoate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The sodium benzoate market consists of sales of cosmetic-grade sodium benzoate and benzoic acid. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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