Market Forecast By Grade Type (0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.94, 0.99), By Application (Animal Feed, Leather Tanning, Textile Dyeing and Finishing, Intermediary in Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC083840 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
United States (US) Formic Acid Market report thoroughly covers the market by grade type and by application. The market outlook 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.
United States market is gaining traction due to the increasing demand for eco-friendly products and the rising adoption of formic acid across various industries such as agriculture, food, and healthcare. However, the market consists of some challenges like health and fluctuating raw material prices, and stringent government regulations. However, the growing preference for formic acid as a substitute for synthetic chemicals is increasing the market share tremendously.
According to 6Wresearch, the United States (US) Formic Acid Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The market growth is driven by various growing factors such as the increasing animal feed products demand, the rising use of formic acid as a preservative and antibacterial agent in food products. Additionally, the rising preference for formic acid as sustainable substitute for synthetic chemicals are the major factor driving the market growth. The rising use of formic acid in the leather industry as a tanning agent and in the healthcare industry as a pharmaceutical intermediate is estimated to spur the United States Formic Acid Market growth. However, some challenges can hamper its growth such as the high volatility and corrosive nature of formic acid, the fluctuations in raw material prices and the lack of effective recycling methods for formic acid waste. Nevertheless, the increasing usage of formic acid as a primary feed acidifier and mold inhibitor in the animal feed industry is driving its demand. The growing focus on research and development activities to innovate new applications and formulations of formic acid, such as formic acid-based biofuels and formic acid-based batteries, is evolving the market.
The United States government has been promoting the adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable products, including formic acid. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set stringent regulations on the usage of formic acid to reduce its harmful effects on humans and the environment. The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding research and development activities to explore the potential of formic acid as a renewable and efficient fuel source. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting farmers and researchers to develop and adopt formic acid-based solutions for animal feed and crop protection.
The United States formic acid market has several leading companies operating in the market. Some of the leading players in the market are BASF, Eastman Chemicals, Perstorp, Taminco, Celanese, and Huntsman. These companies are investing heavily in research and development activities to introduce new products with advanced features.
According to Nitesh, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the pharmaceutical industry is dominating the United States (US) Formic Acid Market share. With the increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and the demand for formic acid as an intermediary in pharmaceutical production.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
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 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Formic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Formic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly products and sustainable solutions in various industries such as agriculture, leather, and textiles, where formic acid is used. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of formic acid in animal feed preservation and its potential to replace antibiotics in livestock farming. |
4.2.3 Rising research and development activities to explore new applications of formic acid in industries like rubber, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in formic acid production, such as methanol and carbon monoxide, impacting the overall production costs. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and environmental concerns related to the manufacturing and usage of formic acid, leading to compliance challenges for industry players. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative organic acids and chemical compounds that serve similar purposes as formic acid, posing a threat to market growth. |
5 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Formic Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Formic Acid Market, By Grade Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Grade Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.75, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.8, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.85, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.94, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.99, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Leather Tanning, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Dyeing and Finishing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Intermediary in Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2021 - 2031F |
7 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of formic acid in key industries like agriculture, textiles, and leather. |
8.2 Number of research studies and patents filed for new applications of formic acid. |
8.3 Environmental impact assessments and sustainability reports of formic acid manufacturers. |
9 United States (US) Formic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Formic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Formic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |