| Product Code: ETC4746241 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Belgium`s propionic acid import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key suppliers such as the Netherlands, USA, Germany, Sweden, and Canada. With a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentrated market control, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.58% from 2020 to 2024. Furthermore, the growth rate plummeted by -39.48% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting potential challenges or shifts in the market dynamics impacting propionic acid imports into Belgium.

By 2027, the Propionic acid market in Belgium is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 2.54%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

This market focuses on propionic acid, a naturally occurring carboxylic acid used as a preservative in food and feed, as well as in the production of herbicides and pharmaceuticals.
The propionic acid market in Belgium is driven by its applications in various industries, including food preservation, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The increasing demand for food safety and preservation techniques supports the use of propionic acid as a preservative. The growth of the pharmaceutical industry and the need for effective herbicides and fungicides in agriculture further drive market demand. Technological advancements in production processes and the development of more sustainable manufacturing methods also contribute to market growth.
The propionic acid market in Belgium deals with challenges such as the volatility of raw material prices and competition from alternative preservatives and acids. Regulatory compliance and environmental concerns regarding production processes also impact the market.
Belgiums government regulates the propionic acid market with an emphasis on safety and environmental impact. Policies include guidelines for the safe handling and disposal of propionic acid and monitoring its effects on health and the environment. The government also supports research into safer and more sustainable production methods for propionic acid.
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 Belgium Propionic acid Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Belgium Propionic acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Propionic acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Belgium Propionic acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for food preservatives in the food and beverage industry |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of propionic acid in animal feed preservation |
4.2.3 Rising adoption of propionic acid in pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations regarding the usage of propionic acid in food products |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials affecting production costs |
5 Belgium Propionic acid Market Trends |
6 Belgium Propionic acid Market Segmentations |
6.1 Belgium Propionic acid Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Herbicides, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Plasticizers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Preservatives, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market, By End use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Belgium Propionic acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Propionic acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Propionic acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in propionic acid derivatives |
8.2 Number of new product launches using propionic acid |
8.3 Adoption rate of propionic acid in different industries |
9 Belgium Propionic acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Propionic acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By End use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Belgium Propionic acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Propionic acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Belgium Propionic acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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