Sorbic Acid Market Size, Share and Growth Analysis Report - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

The global sorbic acid market attained a value of USD 435.33 Million in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 4.30%, to reach USD 663.23 Million by 2034.

North America to Present Significant Growth Opportunities to the Sorbic Acid Industry

The United States is one of the leading regions in the global market for sorbic acid. In North America, the country accounts for the majority of the market share. Sorbic acid is considered safe for daily use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because it is not associated with cancer and other significant health problems, which is boosting the market growth in the region.

The robust food and beverage industry in the region is enabling the growth of the sorbic acid industry. The market growth in North America is also aided by the rising consumption of processed and packaged food due to the rising living standards and busier lifestyles of the populous.

Sorbic Acid: Market Segmentation

Sorbic acid and its mineral salts are organic compounds that naturally exist mainly as a food preservative. Sorbic acid was first isolated from Sorbus Aucuparia's unripe beers. It is an unsaturated fatty acid that has inhibitory impact on moulds, yeasts, and bacteria. It is also used in a wide variety of foodstuffs. In winemaking, sorbic acid is used along with sulphuric dioxide, which helps convert sorbic acid into alcohol, thereby negating the foul smell of ether.

Based on type, the market can be divided into:

• Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
• Activated Carbon
• Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)
• Phosphorous Chemicals
• Methyl Cellulose
• Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
• Ethyl Cellulose
• Succinic Acid
• Others

On the basis of application, the industry can be divided into:

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Industrial Chemicals
• Animal Feed
• Others

Market Breakup by Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Rising Demand from the Food and Beverage Industry Bolstering the Market Growth of Sorbic Acid

The global sorbic acid industry is significantly being driven by the rising demand from the food and beverage industry. The growing application of synthetic preservatives such as sorbic acid is expected to dominate the growth of the global sorbic acid market. The increased utilisation of convenience food items as the lifestyles change will drive the growth of the food and beverage industry, which will, in effect, lead to the development of the global sorbic acid industry. The increasing awareness about the quality preservative use of protein drinks in the sporting sector contributes to the growth of the demand for sorbic acid.

Key Industry Players in the Global Sorbic Acid Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global sorbic acid market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Celanese Corporation
• WEGO Chemical Group
• Daicel Corporation
• Avatar Corporation
• Wanglong Tech Co.,Ltd.
• PT Halim Sakti Pratama
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.