Butyric Acid Market Report

The versatility of butyric acid in several industries like its use in animal feed to improve the gut health of the livestock industry has been driven by increasing meat consumption. The trend of using butyric acid in the pharmaceutical industry acts as a key factor, especially in the treatment of cancer and gastrointestinal health products. Also, increasing urbanization and industrialization are raising the use of butyric acid in the food and flavouring industry due to the buttery flavour which helps to enhance the taste and flavor. Companies are massively investing in R&D to enhance the production process and developing innovative technologies to reduce the cost of production.

Stringent regulations regarding food safety play a crucial role, and pushing manufacturers to comply with regulations remains essential for market growth. The consumer preference for bio-based butyric acid due to the adverse effects of chemicals presents a significant opportunity for market players to develop butyric acid from biological and organic sources, while strategic partnerships with research administrations help strengthen the market position.

Supply chain disruptions due to certain factors like trade restrictions, or geopolitical tensions poses significant challenge to the butyric acid market. Fluctuations in raw material prices, particularly petrochemicals can negatively impact production cost and market stability. Increasing environmental concerns related to the waste management and emission of acid can complicate the compliance and leads to high production cost as it requires advanced technologies to follow the stringent regulations. Butyric acid is derived from the fermentation process which requires high cost and process optimization, leading manufacturers to spend more into the butyric acid production. Thus, there is always a burden on manufacturers to maintain the production cost and the quality of product they offer. The butyric acid market is competitive due to the substitutes present in the market which serve similar functions in end-use applications and might impact the demand for butyric acid.

To cater to the evolving market companies are highly investing in advanced production technologies to lower the production cost and reduce the environmental impact. Also, to reduce the carbon footprints many companies are adopting sustainable initiatives. To expand the market reach companies are forming strategic partnerships with research organization to drive innovation and improve production methods. For instance, addressing the emphasis of sustainability; Eastman Chemical Company had launched Eastman BioButyrate™ in March 2023. The product was designed as a bio-based butyric acid for use in food and flavors industries with application versatility. Another launch of butyric acid was by-The Perstorp Group company, it had launched ProPhorce™ SR 130. Based on butyric acid glycerol esters, an efficient way to deliver the butyric acid into the intestine. However, the trend of natural and organic products is driving the demand for butyric acid that is derived from bio sources and contributing to the expansion of market.

North America dominates the market owing to the rising demand in the pharmaceutical industry as it aids in weight loss and curing cancer. The increasing focus on maintaining fitness and evolving lifestyles are demanding the need for butyric acid in several industries, especially in the food, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and chemical industries. The United States and Canada primarily contribute to the significant industrial activity and are driving innovation in the market. European Union’s stringent regulations regarding the food and pharmaceutical industry drive demand for effective and safe additives, this includes sustainable and organic agriculture techniques resulting in demand for environment-friendly butyric acid additives.

Asia-Pacific regions are expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period, driven by the food processing and chemical sectors and the usage of butyric acid in animal feed. China’s highly developed healthcare system and continuous investments are expected to expand the food processing and chemical industries, in the Asia-Pacific region. Agro-based economically growing countries like India is predicted to hold a large share of the butyric acid over the forecast period. Latin America and Middle East and Africa are expected to witness growth over the forecast period due to the growing knowledge and advantages of using butyric acid in various sectors.