Product Code: ETC6181110 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Phosphoric acid, used primarily as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer, constitutes an important segment in the Australian food additives market. Its food grade form is essential for beverages like soft drinks, processed foods, and dairy products. The growth in the beverage sector, particularly carbonated drinks, drives the demand for food grade phosphoric acid in Australia.
Phosphoric acid as a food grade additive continues to be widely used in Australia for acidification, flavor enhancement, and as a preservative in beverages and processed foods. Market trends indicate a push toward cleaner labels, prompting manufacturers to optimize phosphoric acid usage to balance functionality with consumer demand for transparency. Innovations in blending phosphoric acid with natural acids are emerging to meet these preferences.
The food grade phosphoric acid market grapples with challenges in ensuring consistent concentration and impurity control to meet food safety requirements. Handling and storage require strict protocols due to the acids corrosive nature, increasing operational costs. Supply chain disruptions in raw materials affect availability and pricing. Furthermore, regulatory scrutiny over additive usage and potential health concerns limits application growth in certain food segments. Manufacturers also face competition from alternative acidulants.
Phosphoric acids use as an acidulant, pH adjuster, and preservative in food and beverage production underpins investment opportunities in this market. Increasing consumption of soft drinks, processed foods, and dairy products supports steady demand. Investments aimed at improving purity levels, cost efficiency, and environmentally friendly production processes can enhance competitiveness. Integration with downstream food processing industries can also present synergistic growth avenues.
Phosphoric acid, when used in food applications, is subject to FSANZ regulations that define allowable concentrations and purity to ensure safety. Australian chemical handling laws require strict compliance during manufacturing and storage. Environmental protection policies regulate effluent treatment and emission control in phosphoric acid production, emphasizing minimizing environmental impact.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Trends |
6 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade 75%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade 80%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade 85%, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Preservation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages Production, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Treatment, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar Refining, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |