The butyric acid market in APAC is expected to grow from US$ 69.28 million in 2021 to US$ 188.00 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.3% from 2021 to 2028.
Butyric acid has many applications in the pharmaceutical industry. It is a short-chain fatty acid that plays a key role in improving digestive health, managing weight, and preventing cancer. The compound is well known for its anti-cancer effects as it induces morphological and biochemical differentiation in various cells; it has also been studied for its colon cancer-suppressing abilities. Also, Specialty chemicals are used across different end-use industries, such as food, chemical, and flavors, to formulate or manufacture another product. There are various applications of specialty chemicals in the manufacturing of food products.
Butyric acid is a vital specialty chemical with wide industrial applications in chemical, food, and other industries. The esters of butyric acid are employed as additives in synthesizing food flavors and aroma supplements. Butyric acid esters with low molecular weight, such as methyl butyrate, have mostly pleasant aromas or tastes. Hence, they are majorly used as food additives. Hence, the increasing use of butyric acid as a specialty chemical in industries, such as food and chemicals, is leading to significant trends in the butyric acid market.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the APAC butyric acid market at an attractive CAGR during the forecast period.
APAC Butyric Acid Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
APAC Butyric Acid Market Segmentation
The APAC butyric acid market is analyzed on three fronts: Source, application, and country. Based on source, the market has been segmented into renewable butyric acid and synthetic butyric acid. The renewable butyric acid segment held the largest market share in 2020.
Based on application, the market is segmented into printing inks, animal feed, food flavors and fragrances, chemical intermediates, pharmaceuticals, and others. The animal feed segment held the largest market share in 2020.
Based on country, the APAC butyric acid market is segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC.
Alfa Aesar; Eastman Chemical Company; Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Kunshan Odwell Co., Ltd.; MERCK KGaA; OQ Chemicals GmbH; Perstorp Holding AB; Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; and Yufeng International Co., Ltd. are the leading companies in the APAC butyric acid market.
Asia Pacific Butyric Acid Market Strategic Insights
Asia Pacific Butyric Acid Market Report Highlights
| Report Attribute | Details |
| Market size in 2021 | US$ 69.28 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 188.00 Million |
| CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 15.3% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
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| Asia-Pacific | China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific |
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Asia Pacific Butyric Acid Market Country and Regional Insights
