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Levulinic Acid Market by End-user and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

Levulinic Acid Market by End-user and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026

Published: Jun 2022 144 Pages SKU: IRTNTR73879

Market Overview at a Glance

$3436.9 tons
Market Opportunity
7.68%
CAGR
YoY growth 2021-2022(%)

The levulinic acid market share is expected to increase to 3436.9 tons from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 7.68%.

This levulinic acid market research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers levulinic acid market segmentation by end-user (agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and others) and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The levulinic acid market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Advanced Biotech, Augustus Oils Ltd., Aurochemicals, BEIJING LYS CHEMICALS Co. Ltd., Charkit Chemical Co. LLC., De Monchy Aromatics Ltd., GFBiochemicals Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Merck and Co. Inc., Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., RXChemicals, Shanghai M and U International Trade Co. Ltd., Simagchem Corp., Synerzine Inc., The Sherwin Williams Co., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., and Vigon International Inc. among others.

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Levulinic Acid Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

The growing preference for levulinic acid over petroleum-based chemicals is notably driving the levulinic acid market growth, although factors such as stringent regulations relating to the ingredients used in personal care products may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the levulinic acid industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Levulinic Acid Market Driver

  • One of the key factors driving the global levulinic acid market growth is the growing preference for levulinic acid over petroleum-based chemicals.
  • The global chemical industry has been witnessing a growing demand for green solvents, including levulinic acid derivatives, due to the potential harm of petrochemical solvents to the environment and humans.
  • LA-esters and ketals have various potential applications, including fragrance ingredients, cleaner-burning fuel additives, and a renewable chemical intermediate for downstream value addition.LA-esters are commercialized as niche fruity flavor and fragrance ingredients.
  • Levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers are being used to replace phthalate-based plasticizers, which hold the major share in the global plastics industry.
  • Countries such as the US and Canada have regulatory authorities who incentivize the development of greener and safer alternatives such as levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers.
  • The growing interest in sustainable bio-plasticizers will drive the market during the forecast period.

Key Levulinic Acid Market Trend

  • The production of green transportation fuels from biomass is one of the key levulinic acid market trends that is expected to impact the industry positively in the forecast period.
  • LA derivatives are increasingly being used as fuel additives and as a replacement for the current cetane improvers and cold-flow performers for diesel.
  • The demand for green transportation fuel, such as green gasoline, green jet fuel, and green diesel, is also increasing. GTFs are compatible with the existing combustion engines and petroleum refinery infrastructure.
  • Fuel additives and GTF can be produced from levulinic acid through platform chemical-based routes.
  • MTHF, a levulinic acid derivative, can be blended with gasoline up to 50% and can help improve the performance of the vehicle and even reduce air emissions.
  • MTHF also has a low vapor pressure, and its blending with gasoline can be effective in reducing VOC emissions.
  • The growing use of LA derivatives to produce renewable biodiesel and jet fuel will augment the market growth in the forecast years.

Key Levulinic Acid Market Challenge

  • One of the key challenges to the global levulinic acid market growth is the stringent regulations relating to the ingredients used in personal care products.
  • The Government of Canada regularly updates its Cosmetics Ingredient Hotlist, which includes the names of chemicals and contaminants, such as formaldehyde, triclosan, selenium, nitrosamines, and 1,4-dioxane, which are prohibited and restricted for use in cosmetics products.
  • Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009) is the main regulatory framework for cosmetics products in Europe. Cosmetic product manufacturers are obligated to provide a Product Information File (PIF), which should include a Cosmetics Product Safety Report.
  • Importers in Europe, which import more than one ton of ingredients and chemicals for personal care products, are obliged to register them with the EU's REACH regulation central authority.
  • The stringent laws relating to the assessment of personal care products and the mandatory registration of chemicals used in the products can challenge the growth of the market during the forecast period.

This levulinic acid market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.

Parent Market Analysis

Technavio categorizes the global levulinic acid market as a part of the global commodity chemicals market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the levulinic acid market during the forecast period.

Who are the Major Levulinic Acid Market Vendors?

The report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:

 

  • Advanced Biotech
  • Augustus Oils Ltd.
  • Aurochemicals
  • BEIJING LYS CHEMICALS Co. Ltd.
  • Charkit Chemical Co. LLC.
  • De Monchy Aromatics Ltd.
  • GFBiochemicals Ltd.
  • Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Merck and Co. Inc.
  • Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd.
  • RXChemicals
  • Shanghai M and U International Trade Co. Ltd.
  • Simagchem Corp.
  • Synerzine Inc.
  • The Sherwin Williams Co.
  • Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Vigon International Inc.

 

This statistical study of the levulinic acid market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The levulinic acid market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

Product Insights and News

  • Advanced Biotech - The company offers levulinic acid that serves as a versatile building block for chemicals and materials derived directly from biomass. 
  • Advanced Biotech - Through the unified segment, the company offers high-quality flavor and fragrance products including natural aromatic, synthetic aromatics, distillates, thiazoles, and others. 

To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

The levulinic acid market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.

Levulinic Acid Market Value Chain Analysis

Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the levulinic acid market, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.

Which are the Key Regions for Levulinic Acid Market?

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35% of the market’s growth will originate from North America during the forecast period. US and Canada are the key markets for levulinic acids in North America. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in Europe.

The growing demand from the personal care and food and beverage industries in countries such as the US will facilitate the levulinic acid market growth in North America over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.

COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the regional levulinic acid market. However, in H2 2021, due to the availability of vaccines, the number of COVID-19 cases in the region declined. Thus, factors such as the presence of prominent vendors and the increasing demand for levulinic acid from the food and beverage and cosmetics industries will drive the growth of the regional levulinic acid market during the forecast period.

What are the Revenue-generating End-user Segments in the Levulinic Acid Market?

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The levulinic acid market share growth by the agriculture segment will be significant during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increased preference for bio-based agricultural products. LA is considered a bio-based additive and can be utilized in fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and other agricultural products. 

This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the levulinic acid market size and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.

 

Levulinic Acid Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

120

Base year

2021

Forecast period

2022-2026

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 7.68%

Market growth 2022-2026

3436.9 tons

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth (%)

7.2

Regional analysis

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

North America at 35%

Key consumer countries

US, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, and France

Competitive landscape

Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope

Key companies profiled

Advanced Biotech, Augustus Oils Ltd., Aurochemicals, BEIJING LYS CHEMICALS Co. Ltd., Charkit Chemical Co. LLC., De Monchy Aromatics Ltd., GFBiochemicals Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Merck and Co. Inc., Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., RXChemicals, Shanghai M and U International Trade Co. Ltd., Simagchem Corp., Synerzine Inc., The Sherwin Williams Co., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., and Vigon International Inc.

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Levulinic Acid Market Report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive levulinic acid market growth during the next five years
  • Precise estimation of the levulinic acid market size and its contribution to the parent market
  • Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
  • The growth of the levulinic acid industry across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
  • A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
  • Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of levulinic acid market vendors

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Research Methodology

Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Primary sources

  • Manufacturers and suppliers
  • Channel partners
  • Industry experts
  • Strategic decision makers

Secondary sources

  • Industry journals and periodicals
  • Government data
  • Financial reports of key industry players
  • Historical data
  • Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS

Data Synthesis

  • Collation of data
  • Estimation of key figures
  • Analysis of derived insights

Data Validation

  • Triangulation with data models
  • Reference against proprietary databases
  • Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING

Qualitative

  • Market drivers
  • Market challenges
  • Market trends
  • Five forces analysis

Quantitative

  • Market size and forecast
  • Market segmentation
  • Geographical insights
  • Competitive landscape

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Frequently Asked Questions

Levulinic Acid market growth will increase by 3436.9 tons during 2022-2026.

The Levulinic Acid market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.68% during 2022-2026.

Levulinic Acid market is segmented by End-user( Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Food and beverage, Cosmetics, Others)

Advanced Biotech, Augustus Oils Ltd., Aurochemicals, BEIJING LYS CHEMICALS Co. Ltd., Charkit Chemical Co. LLC., De Monchy Aromatics Ltd., GFBiochemicals Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Merck and Co. Inc., Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd., RXChemicals, Shanghai M and U International Trade Co. Ltd., Simagchem Corp., Synerzine Inc., The Sherwin Williams Co., Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Vigon International Inc. are a few of the key vendors in the Levulinic Acid market.

North America will register the highest growth rate of 35% among the other regions. Therefore, the Levulinic Acid market in North America is expected to garner significant business opportunities for the vendors during the forecast period.

US, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, France

  • Growing preference for levulinic acid over petroleum-based chemicalsThe derivatives of levulinic acid can be used as a safer and more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based chemicals and materials. In recent years is the driving factor this market.
  • the global chemical industry has been witnessing a growing demand for green solvents is the driving factor this market.
  • including levulinic acid derivatives is the driving factor this market.
  • due to the potential harm of petrochemical solvents to the environment and humans. Thus is the driving factor this market.
  • there has been a growing focus on commercializing the derivatives of levulinic acid is the driving factor this market.
  • including levulinic acid esters (LA-esters) and ketals is the driving factor this market.
  • ethyl levulinate is the driving factor this market.
  • hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is the driving factor this market.
  • methyl tetrahydrofuran (MTHF) is the driving factor this market.
  • and sodium levulinate. LA-esters and ketals are used in various applications due to their high safety profile is the driving factor this market.
  • biodegradability is the driving factor this market.
  • broad solvency power is the driving factor this market.
  • and high coupling ability. They have various potential applications is the driving factor this market.
  • including fragrance ingredients is the driving factor this market.
  • cleaner-burning fuel additives is the driving factor this market.
  • and a renewable chemical intermediate for downstream value addition.LA-esters are commercialized as niche fruity flavor and fragrance ingredients. Levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers are being used to replace phthalate-based plasticizers is the driving factor this market.
  • which hold the major share in the global plastics industry. Plasticizers are the most used polymer additives globally. However is the driving factor this market.
  • conventional plasticizers such as phthalate-based plasticizers do not meet the desired requirements in terms of biodegradability is the driving factor this market.
  • renewability is the driving factor this market.
  • and cytotoxicity. These requirements have become necessary is the driving factor this market.
  • especially if plasticizers are compounded with biopolymers. Thus is the driving factor this market.
  • levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers are being used as alternatives as they are compatible with hydrophilic biopolymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) and can help improve their overall performance. As per a study conducted in November 2021 is the driving factor this market.
  • poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is the driving factor this market.
  • a biopolymer is the driving factor this market.
  • and a member of the Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) family can be compounded with levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers to induce a decrease in glass transition is the driving factor this market.
  • melt viscosity is the driving factor this market.
  • and melting temperatures. These bio-plasticizers do not alter the biodegradability and biocompatibility of PHB. Traditional petroleum-based plasticizers is the driving factor this market.
  • including phthalates is the driving factor this market.
  • trimellitates is the driving factor this market.
  • and dicarboxylates is the driving factor this market.
  • have severe toxicity issues due to their leaching. Countries such as the US and Canada strictly regulate the use of petroleum-based plasticizers in manufacturing toys is the driving factor this market.
  • biomedical devices is the driving factor this market.
  • and materials for food packaging. The regulatory authorities of these countries also incentivize the development of greener and safer alternatives such as levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers. Thus is the driving factor this market.
  • the growing interest in sustainable bio-plasticizers such as levulinic acid-derived ketal plasticizers will augment the growth of the global levulinic acid market during the forecast period. is the driving factor this market.

The Levulinic Acid market vendors should focus on grabbing business opportunities from the Agriculture segment as it accounted for the largest market share in the base year.