Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Grade (Regular Grade, Research Grade), By Application (API Intermediates, Lubricants, Flavors & Perfumes, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC13197681 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Valeric acid Market was valued at USD 0.3 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 0.42 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.00% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
| Report Name | Global Valeric Acid Market |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
| Market Size | USD 0.42 Billion by 2031 |
| CAGR | 5% |
| Growing Sector | Pharmaceutical Industry |
The Global Valeric acid Market report thoroughly covers the market by Regions and Countries, Application and Grade. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The global Valeric Acid market is witnessing a stable progress, led by growing demand in pharmaceuticals, eco-friendly plasticizers, biofuels, and flavors. Asia-Pacific leads in consumption caused by industrial expansion, while North America dominates innovation. Sustainability trends are beneficial for the market, but come across hurdles, including odor concerns, handling complexities, and raw material uncertainty, particularly in applications that need stringent safety and environmental standards.
Global Valeric acid Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5%% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The global valeric acid market is developing stably, led by requirements in agrochemicals, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and flavors. Asia-Pacific dominates consumption, while North America leads in innovation. Bio-based production is gaining popularity among sustainability trends. Challenges include handling issues and raw material uncertainty. Long-term market expansion through varied sectors is supported by spreading out industrial applications and investment in green technologies.
The global valeric acid market comes across numerous obstacles, including the effect of raw material price uncertainty on production costs and supply chain steadiness. Its strong odor and corrosive nature need specialized handling and storage, leading to operational difficulties. Additionally, market expansion is restrained due to competition from alternative chemicals and regulatory pressures. Ensuring cost-effective, sustainable production methods remains a crucial obstacle in the industry.
The global valeric acid market is experiencing major trends, including a transition toward bio-based production, led by green chemistry and sustainability goals. There is an increase in demand for biodegradable valerate esters utilized in eco-friendly plasticizers. Additionally, growing applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and cosmetics—particularly through developing markets in Latin America and Asia-Pacific—are influencing the market’s evolving growth dynamics.
Investment opportunities in the global valeric acid industry are increasing, led by growing demand for sustainable plasticizers, bio-based chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Developing markets in Latin America and Asia-Pacific present expansion potential. Critical areas include biodegradable esters, green synthesis technologies, and biofuel additives. Tactical investments in R&D, production scalability, and eco-friendly formulations can produce compelling long-term global valeric acid industry revenues.
Leading companies in the global valeric acid market include BASF, Eastman Chemical, Perstrop, Dow, and OXEA, valued for their global reach and innovation. Regional players like TCI, Yufeng International, and Otto Chemie play a role in serving high-purity and niche segments. These firms propel growth through sustainable production, bio-based technologies, and expanding applications in plasticizers, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals through varied global markets.
The global valeric acid market is significantly influenced by evolving government regulations aimed at ensuring safety, sustainability, and environmental protection. Regulatory authorities worldwide have implemented strict guidelines for the manufacturing, handling, and disposal of valeric acid to reduce potential risks to both human health and the environment. Compliance with standards such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) in Europe, and similar frameworks in other regions, is becoming mandatory for market players.
The global valeric acid market is anticipated to witness sustained growth in the coming years, driven by its diverse industrial applications and rising demand across sectors such as lubricants, flavors and fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. The development of bio-based alternatives and advancements in production technologies are expected to bolster market expansion, aligning with heightened environmental concerns and consumer preferences for sustainable products. Furthermore, the growing investments in research and development to explore new applications of valeric acid open up promising prospects for market participants.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
The pharmaceutical industry is the largest consumer of valeric acid globally, primarily due to its use in producing valproic acid, a key drug for treating epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the largest consumer of valeric acid by region is the Asia-Pacific region. This dominance is driven by rapid industrialization, expanding pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, and growing demand for food additives and plasticizers.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| Global Valeric acid Market |
| 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 Global Valeric acid Market Overview |
| 3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Global Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Global Valeric acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Global Valeric acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Global Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Global Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Global Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Global Valeric acid Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Global Valeric acid Market Trends |
| 6 Global Valeric acid Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regular Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.3 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By API Intermediates, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.3 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Lubricants, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.4 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Flavors & Perfumes, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.5 Global Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 7 North America Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 7.1 North America Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2 North America Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.1 United States (US) Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.2 Canada Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.3 Rest of North America Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.3 North America Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.4 North America Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8 Latin America (LATAM) Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.1 Brazil Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.2 Mexico Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.3 Argentina Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9 Asia Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 9.1 Asia Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Asia Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.1 India Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.2 China Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.3 Japan Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.4 Rest of Asia Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.3 Asia Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.4 Asia Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10 Africa Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 10.1 Africa Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Africa Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.1 South Africa Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.2 Egypt Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.3 Nigeria Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.4 Rest of Africa Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.3 Africa Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.4 Africa Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Europe Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 11.1 Europe Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2 Europe Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.1 United Kingdom Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.2 Germany Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.3 France Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.4 Rest of Europe Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.3 Europe Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.4 Europe Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12 Middle East Valeric acid Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 12.1 Middle East Valeric acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2 Middle East Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.2 UAE Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.3 Turkey Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.3 Middle East Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.4 Middle East Valeric acid Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13 Global Valeric acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 14 Global Valeric acid Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
| 15 Global Valeric acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 15.1 Global Valeric acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.2 Global Valeric acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.3 Global Valeric acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 16 Global Valeric acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 16.1 Global Valeric acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 16.2 Global Valeric acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
| 18 Recommendations |
| 19 Disclaimer |
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