Salicylic Acid Market Size To Reach $880.4 Million By 2030

Salicylic Acid Market Growth & Trends

The global salicylic acid market size is estimated to reach USD 880.4 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to exhibit significant growth owing to increasing use of the product in the pharmaceutical industry for treatment of various skin disorders such as psoriasis, acne, and blemishes. In addition, the product is used as an ingredient during the preparation of aspirin. salicylic acid acts as an anti-inflammatory agent thus promoting its use as an ingredient in aspirin preparations.

The increasing use of derivatives of salicylic acid such as methyl salicylate and chlorine salicylate as a liniment for joint and muscle pain and for relieving pain caused by mouth ulcers is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

However, growing awareness regarding the harmful effects of excessive consumption of the compound has led the regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce stringent regulations regarding the maximum permissible limit for salicylic acid in various products, thus limiting its growth over the next eight years.

The global salicylic market is characterized by a small number of manufacturers. Some companies including Novacap, Simco, and Loveridge are forward integrated into their operations and are engaged in the production of phenol, which is an important raw material used for manufacturing of the product. Other companies procure phenol from manufacturers such as Shell and INEOS Phenol.

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Salicylic Acid Market Report Highlights

• The cosmetics segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. Increasing demand for cosmetic products across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific coupled with increasing self-prescription of these products for the treatment of mild skin disorders is expected to augment growth over the forecast period.

• In the food and preservatives sector, salicylic acid can help inhibit bacterial growth, improve shelf stability, and maintain food safety, especially in processed products. The product is extensively used in manufacturing other salicylates including methyl and ethyl salicylates. Rising demand for food preservatives on account of growing demand for processing foods in emerging markets of China and India is expected to augment food preservatives market, which in turn is likely to augment growth over the forecast period.

• Asia Pacific salicylic acid market is expected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period attributed to the increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a growing awareness of skincare and beauty in the region. Positive food and pharmaceutical industry outlook in China, India, Japan and South Korea is expected to augment demand over the projected period.

• The North America salicylic acid market accounted for a significant market revenue share in 2024 owing to shelf-life extension solutions in food and beverages applications. Furthermore, increasing use of preservatives by major food and beverage manufacturers including Cargill Foods, Tyson and Heinz located in the U.S. is expected to augment the demand over the forecast period.

• Key players in the industry include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Alta Laboratories, Siddharth Carbochem Products Ltd., Novocap, Siddharth Carbochem Products Ltd., Simco Chemicals, and Zhenjiang Gaopeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

Salicylic Acid Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global salicylic acid market based on application and region:

Salicylic Acid Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Pharmaceuticals

• Food & preservatives

• Cosmetics

• Others

Salicylic Acid Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

List of Key Players in Salicylic Acid Market

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

• Alta Laboratories Ltd

• Siddharth Carbochem Products Ltd.

• Zhenjiang Gaopeng Pharmaceutical CO,.Ltd.

• Novocap SA

• Hebei Jingye Medical Technology Co.