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甲酸市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會和預測，按類型、應用、地區和競爭細分，2019-2029F

Formic Acid Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2019-2029F

出版日期: 2024年06月21日 | 出版商:

TechSci Research | 英文 185 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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簡介目錄

2023年全球甲酸市場價值為16.8億美元，預計在預測期內將穩定成長，到2029年複合年成長率為4.54%。它由甲醛氧化而得，廣泛應用於農業、皮革、橡膠和製藥等各個行業。其多功能性使其具有多種用途，例如防腐劑、抗菌劑和 pH 調節劑。

市場概況
預測期	2025-2029
2023 年市場規模	16.8億美元
2029 年市場規模	21.7億美元
2024-2029年複合年成長率	4.54%
成長最快的細分市場	動物飼料
最大的市場	亞太地區

這些產業不斷成長的需求是推動甲酸市場成長的關鍵因素。在農業中，甲酸被用作飼料添加劑，以促進動物健康並提高飼料效率。在皮革工業中，它用於鞣製和染色過程。橡膠工業依靠甲酸來生產性能增強的橡膠製品。此外，甲酸在製藥工業中發揮著至關重要的作用，用於合成各種藥物和活性藥物成分。

儘管成長前景廣闊，甲酸市場仍面臨挑戰，包括嚴格的環境法規以及與甲酸處理和使用相關的健康危害。然而，該行業正在透過不斷的技術進步和開發更安全的處理和使用實踐來積極應對這些挑戰。我們正在努力透過探索永續生產方法和廢棄物管理策略來盡量減少對環境的影響。

主要市場促進因素

製藥業對甲酸的需求不斷成長

農業對甲酸的需求不斷成長

主要市場挑戰

原物料價格波動

主要市場趨勢

皮革和紡織工業的擴張

細分市場洞察

類型洞察

應用洞察

區域洞察

Global Formic Acid Market was valued at USD 1.68 Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to project steady growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.54% through 2029. Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is derived from the oxidation of formaldehyde and is widely used in various industries, including agriculture, leather, rubber, and pharmaceuticals. Its versatile nature allows it to serve multiple purposes such as a preservative, antibacterial agent, and pH regulator.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2025-2029
Market Size 2023	USD 1.68 Billion
Market Size 2029	USD 2.17 Billion
CAGR 2024-2029	4.54%
Fastest Growing Segment	Animal Feed
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

The increasing demand from these sectors is a key factor driving the growth of the formic acid market. In agriculture, formic acid is used as a feed additive to promote animal health and improve feed efficiency. In the leather industry, it is utilized for tanning and dyeing processes. The rubber industry relies on formic acid for the production of rubber goods with enhanced properties. Additionally, formic acid plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used in the synthesis of various drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Despite the promising growth, the formic acid market faces challenges, including stringent environmental regulations and health hazards associated with formic acid handling and usage. However, the industry is actively countering these challenges through continuous technological advancements and the development of safer handling and usage practices. Efforts are being made to minimize the environmental impact by exploring sustainable production methods and waste management strategies.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Demand of Formic Acid in Pharmaceutical Industries

Formic acid, with its remarkable antibacterial and preservative properties, finds extensive application in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a vital ingredient in topical drugs for combating skin infections and plays a crucial role in the production of various medications, including antihistamines and analgesics.

Moreover, formic acid serves as an exceptional coagulant in the manufacturing of rubber products, specifically in the healthcare sector. It is utilized in the production of gloves and medical devices, ensuring the utmost safety and reliability. Additionally, formic acid's ability to preserve active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) during transportation and storage augments its demand within the pharmaceutical industry.

The ever-growing global healthcare sector, fueled by factors such as an aging population, an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and constant advancements in medical technologies, is projected to substantially contribute to the escalating demand for formic acid. With its multifaceted benefits and indispensable role in pharmaceutical applications, formic acid continues to be a highly sought-after compound in the industry.

Growing Demand of Formic Acid in Agriculture Industries

Formic acid, a compound with versatile applications, plays a pivotal role in the agriculture industry. Its strong antibacterial properties make it an effective preservative for silage and animal feed, safeguarding against spoilage and ensuring the health of livestock. Likewise, formic acid serves as a pesticide, effectively controlling varroa mites, a common parasite in honeybee colonies.

In addition to its preservative and pesticide properties, formic acid finds utility in poultry farms as a feed additive. When added to chicken feed, it not only enhances gut health but also improves growth rates. Moreover, formic acid aids in maintaining a balanced pH level in the gut, promoting better digestion and absorption of essential nutrients.

The escalating global population and the subsequent rise in food demand necessitate efficient agricultural practices. In this context, formic acid's numerous benefits in preserving animal feed and enhancing livestock health make it an increasingly sought-after solution.

Key Market Challenges

Volatility in Price of Raw Materials

Formic acid, a compound primarily derived from carbon monoxide and methanol, has experienced a notable degree of price volatility in recent years. The fluctuating prices of these raw materials present a significant challenge for formic acid manufacturers, impacting not only their production costs but also their profit margins.

Moreover, the formic acid market has become increasingly competitive, with Germany and China emerging as key players. This heightened competition has led to price wars, as companies strive to gain a larger market share. In this fiercely competitive landscape, manufacturers are forced to lower their prices, further exacerbating the impact of the volatile raw material costs on their profitability.

The combination of fluctuating raw material costs and the inherently unpredictable nature of the chemical industry poses substantial obstacles for market players. The unpredictability of raw material prices introduces uncertainty into the production process, making it challenging for manufacturers to plan and budget effectively. As a result, formic acid manufacturers must navigate these complex market dynamics and find innovative ways to mitigate the financial risks associated with the volatility of their raw materials.

Key Market Trends

Expansion in Leather and Textile Industries

Formic acid, a vital component in the leather and textile industries, plays a crucial role in various processes. In the leather industry, it finds extensive use in the tanning process, where its exceptional ability to stabilize chromium leads to the production of high-quality leather. Moreover, formic acid's remarkable antibacterial properties provide an added advantage by effectively preventing the growth of harmful bacteria during the tanning process.

Similarly, in the textile industry, formic acid serves as an essential dyeing and finishing agent. Its presence ensures an even distribution of dye on the fabric, resulting in vibrant and long-lasting colors. By enhancing colorfastness, formic acid contributes to the creation of textiles that can withstand multiple washes and maintain their brilliance over time.

The growth of the formic acid market is closely linked to the expansion of the leather and textile industries worldwide. As these industries continue to flourish, the demand for formic acid experiences a simultaneous surge. The leather industry, driven by increasing consumer demand for premium leather goods such as footwear, clothing, and accessories, is witnessing significant growth. Similarly, the textile industry is expanding due to factors like technological advancements, growing fashion consciousness, and rising disposable incomes.

Segmental Insights

Type Insights

Based on Type, Grade 85% have emerged as the dominating segment in the Global Formic Acid Market in 2023. Formic acid, with an 85% concentration, is commonly used as a preservative in animal feed to effectively inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and extend the shelf life of the feed. It also plays a significant role in the production of leather and textiles, serving as a crucial agent in tanning and dyeing processes, ensuring the quality and durability of the final products. Also, it can be diluted or used as a starting material for the production of other formic acid derivatives, making it a cost-efficient choice for various applications. The 85% grade of formic acid is also widely utilized in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, as it is a key ingredient in synthesizing various organic compounds. Its stability and purity render it an ideal choice for research and manufacturing processes, creating a consistent demand across these industries.

Application Insights

Based on Application, Animal Feed have emerged as the fastest growing segment in Global Formic Acid Market during the forecast period. Formic acid's exceptional preservation capability not only effectively extends the shelf life of the feed, but it also plays a vital role in ensuring that animals consume a safe and nutritionally balanced diet. By mitigating the risk of mycotoxin contamination, formic acid empowers livestock farmers to enhance not only the quality of their feed but also the overall health and growth rates of their animals. The significance of formic acid extends beyond animal husbandry to silage production in agriculture, where it contributes to the preservation and nutrient retention of forage crops, thereby supporting sustainable and efficient farming practices.

Regional Insights

Based on Region, Asia Pacific have emerged as the dominating region in the Global Formic Acid Market in 2023. The agricultural sector in the Asia Pacific region is not only substantial but also incredibly diverse. With a multitude of countries boasting large populations and robust agricultural industries, the demand for formic acid has risen significantly. This versatile compound plays a crucial role in the preservation of animal feed and the efficient silage preservation methods employed by farmers in the region. Acting as a preservative, acidifier, and pesticide, formic acid aligns perfectly with the agricultural practices of the Asia Pacific, making it an indispensable component in the industry. Its widespread usage continues to grow as more farmers recognize its value in enhancing productivity and ensuring the quality of agricultural output.

Key Market Players

BASF SE

Eastman Chemical Company

Shandong Acid Technology Co. Ltd

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited

Luxi Chemical Group Co Ltd

Perstorp Holdings AB

Polioli S.p.A.

Pupuk Kujang PT

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited

Wuhan Rui Sunny Chemical Co. Ltd

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Formic Acid Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Formic Acid Market, By Type:

Grade 99% Grade 94% Grade 85% Others

Formic Acid Market, By Application:

Animal Feed Silage Leather Tanning Textile Dyeing Others

Formic Acid Market, By Region:

United States
Canada
Mexico

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Formic Acid Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Formic Acid Market

5. Global Formic Acid Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Grade 99%, Grade 94%, Grade 85%, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Animal Feed, Silage, Leather Tanning, Textile Dyeing, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2023)
5.3. Market Map

6. Asia Pacific Formic Acid Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. China Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. India Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Australia Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.4. Japan Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.5. South Korea Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.5.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Formic Acid Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. Germany Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. Spain Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. United Kingdom Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. North America Formic Acid Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. United States Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. Mexico Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Canada Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application

9. South America Formic Acid Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. Argentina Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. Colombia Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. Middle East and Africa Formic Acid Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. UAE Formic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Developments
12.2. Product Launches
12.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

13. Global Formic Acid Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Product

15. PESTLE Analysis

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. BASF SE
- 16.1.1. Business Overview
- 16.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 16.1.3. Products & Services
- 16.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 16.1.5. Recent Developments
16.2. Eastman Chemical Company
16.3. Shandong Acid Technology Co. Ltd
16.4. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
16.5. Luxi Chemical Group Co Ltd
16.6. Perstorp Holdings AB
16.7. Polioli S.p.A.
16.8. Pupuk Kujang PT
16.9. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
16.10. Wuhan Rui Sunny Chemical Co. Ltd