Malic Acid Market Size was valued at USD 0.21 Billion in 2023. The Malic Acid industry is projected to grow from USD 0.23 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.32 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.00% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Malic Acid is rapidly growing its base as this acid will help reduce the toxicity in our body. It is also helpful in healing brain disorders and liver disease by combining the potentially harmful toxic metals and making them inactive when they are not properly cured are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
An increase in awareness of the health sector is not a significant driver of the malic acid market. Malic acid is a type of organic acid that is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and acidulant, and in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient and flavoring agent.
The key drivers of the malic acid market include the growing demand for convenience foods and beverages, the increasing popularity of sports and energy drinks, and the rising demand for natural and organic food ingredients. Malic acid is a popular choice among food and beverage manufacturers due to its sour taste, which can enhance the flavor of many products, and its ability to act as a preservative and pH adjuster. The pharmaceutical industry is also a significant consumer of malic acid, which is used as an excipient in the formulation of medicines and as a flavoring agent for orally administered drugs. The malic acid market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for convenience foods and beverages, the rising popularity of sports and energy drinks, and the growing demand for natural and organic food ingredients. Additionally, technological advancements in the production of malic acid are expected to further drive market growth by improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of production methods. Therefore, such factors related to Malic Acid have enhanced the Malic Acid market CAGR across the globe in recent years.
The Malic Acid market segmentation, based on type, includes L-Malic Acid, DL-Malic Acid and D(+) Malic Acid. The DL-Malic Acid segment held the majority share in 2022 of the Malic Acid market revenue. DL-Malic Acid is a type of malic acid that is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and acidulant, and in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient and flavoring agent.
Based on end-use, the Malic Acid market segmentation includes Food & Beverages, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Electroplating, Metal Plating, Textile Dying and others. The Food & Beverages segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. Malic acid is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and acidulant, where it is used to enhance the taste and improve the shelf life of various products, including confectionery, bakery, and dairy products. These all factors for Malic Acid positively impact the market growth.
Figure 2: Malic Acid Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific region was indeed one of the fastest-growing markets for malic acid, driven by the increasing demand for convenience foods and beverages, the growing population, and the rising disposable income levels in the region. The region is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, including China, India, and Southeast Asian countries, which are expected to drive the growth of the malic acid market in the region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Figure 3: MALIC ACID MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Europe’s Malic Acid market accounts for the third-largest market share. Europe was also a significant consumer of malic acid, driven by the increasing demand for natural and organic food ingredients and the growing popularity of sports and energy drinks. However, the market in Europe was expected to grow at a slower pace compared to other regions due to the presence of stringent regulations on food additives and the saturation of the market. Further, the Germany Malic Acid market held the largest market share, and the UK Malic Acid market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
North America, Malic Acid market, is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The increasing demand for natural and organic food ingredients, the growing popularity of sports and energy drinks, and the presence of a well-established food and beverage industry in the region. The United States is the largest market for malic acid in North America, accounting for the majority of the market revenue. Moreover, the U.S. Malic Acid market held the largest market share, and the Canada Malic Acid market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.
Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Malic Acid market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Malic Acid industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.
The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Malic Acid. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Malic Acid industry must offer affordable products.
Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Malic Acid industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major Malic Acid market players, including Tate & Lyle, Corbion NV, Polynt S.p.A, Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Fuso”), Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. (TCL), Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited, Bartek Ingredients Inc., Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Anhui Sealong Biotechnology Co. Ltd., and Yongsan Chemicals, Inc, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.
Tate & Lyle is a British multinational company that specializes in the production of food and beverage ingredients, including sweeteners, starches, fibers, and acidulants. The company's product portfolio includes various types of sweeteners, such as high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, and stevia; starches, including modified starches, clean label starches, and functional native starches; fibers, such as soluble fibers and insoluble fibers; and acidulants, including citric acid and malic acid. Tate & Lyle's customers include food and beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Corbion NV is a Dutch company that specializes in the production of sustainable food ingredients, biochemicals, and bioplastics. The company's product portfolio includes various types of sustainable food ingredients, such as lactic acid, emulsifiers, and functional blends; biochemicals, including bio-based succinic acid, resins, and polymers; and bioplastics, such as PLA bioplastics. Corbion's customers include food and beverage manufacturers, chemical companies, and bioplastics producers.
Corbion NV
Polynt S.p.A
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Fuso”)
Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. (TCL)
Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited
Bartek Ingredients Inc.
Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Anhui Sealong Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
Yongsan Chemicals, Inc among others
May 2021: Thirumalai Chemicals Co. Ltd. declared its strategies to influence a project to manufacture 180,000 tons of Anhydride and 30,000 tons of fine and specialty chemicals per year.
September 2023: The European Union published a new regulation on the use of malic acid in food and beverage products. The regulation sets maximum levels for the use of malic acid in different types of food and beverage products.
Malic Acid Type Outlook
L-Malic Acid
DL-Malic Acid
D(+) Malic Acid
Malic Acid End-Use Outlook
Food & Beverages
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals
Electroplating
Metal Plating
Textile Dying
Others
Malic Acid Regional Outlook
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 0.21 Billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 0.23 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 0.32 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 5.00% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018 & 2020 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Million) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, End-Use, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Tate & Lyle, Corbion NV, Polynt S.p.A, Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Fuso”), Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. (TCL), Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited, Bartek Ingredients Inc., Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Anhui Sealong Biotechnology Co. Ltd., and Yongsan Chemicals, Inc |
| Key Market Opportunities | Malic Acids' excellent ability to enter the skin makes it a perfect cream for people with extremely sensitive skin who do not benefit from regular creams |
| Key Market Dynamics | Production of bakery products, desserts, gums, and carbonated drinks |
Malic Acid Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Malic Acid market size was valued at USD 0.21 Billion in 2023
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% during the forecast period, 2024-2032
Asia Pacific had the largest share in the Malic Acid market
The key players in the market are Tate & Lyle, Corbion NV, Polynt S.p.A, Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Fuso”), Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. (TCL), Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited, Bartek Ingredients Inc., Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Anhui Sealong Biotechnology Co. Ltd., and Yongsan Chemicals, Inc
The DL-malic acid category dominated the market in 2023
Food & beverages had the largest share in the market for Malic Acid
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