The global fatty acids market size is expected to reach USD 40.05 billion by 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to witness a modest CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2030. The growth is majorly driven by the rising demand for supplements amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. There was a shift in consumer preference for healthy food products and supplements which help improve immunity. This, in turn, positively influenced the demand for the fatty acids market.
The household & industrial cleaning application emerged as a dominant segment on the account of the growing utilization in numerous cleaning products such as detergents, surfactants, soaps, and floor & surface cleaners. It is used as an anti-foaming agent and has exceptional cleansing, emulsifying, and wetting properties. According to the International Association of Soaps, Detergents, and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E), the world witnessed an increase in the utilization of cleaning products by approximately 74% after the outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asia Pacific is the dominant region in the fatty acids global landscape on account of the strong presence of key manufacturers in key countries including India, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The rising health awareness, wide availability, and the growing demand for dietary supplements are among the key factors influencing the market demand. The manufacturers in the region have also invested significantly in the production of surfactants which have witnessed rising popularity due to the increasing individual initiatives, and policy mandates promoting the use of biosurfactants, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fatty acids industry is a fragmented landscape with numerous manufacturers across the globe. The market players have an integrated value chain that enables them to reach a broader customer base. It creates well-established distribution networks and helps in reaching a broad customer base across different regions. The established and experienced players continue to develop advanced technology to improve product standards in order to ensure consistency in product quality.
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Saturated type is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 5.1% on the account of the various benefits associated with it such as reducing blood cholesterol, improving inflammation, and aiding in weight loss
Oil form is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 5.0% due to the prominent end-use in key applications such as household cleaning, pharmaceutical, personal care & cosmetics, and food & beverage
Pharmaceutical & nutraceutical end-use is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 5.2% due to the growing utilization of supplements by consumers to ensure fulfillment of daily nutrient content to lead a healthy life
North America is the fastest growing region with a CAGR of 6.1% because of the abundant availability of raw materials coupled with largescale consumption of the product by end-use industries
Grand View Research has segmented the global fatty acids market based on type, form, end-use, and region:
Fatty Acids Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Saturated
Unsaturated
Fatty Acids Form Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Oil
Powder
Capsule
Fatty Acids End-use Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Household & Industrial Cleaning
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Industrial
Others
Fatty Acids Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Fatty Acids Market
Akzo Nobel
BASF SE
Ashland Inc.
Eastman Chemical Company
DOW
Croda International Plc
Cargill Incorporated
Arizona Chemicals
Koninklijke DSM NV
Oleon N.V.
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