Undecylenic Acid Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5816
  • Published Date: Jan 03, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Undecylenic Acid Segmentation

Application (Cosmetic Biocide, Fragrance Ingredient, Antifungal Agent, Preservative and Surfactant)

The fragrance ingredient segment in the undecylenic acid market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of 40% in the coming years owing to the growing demand for perfumes and mists. The fragrance and perfume market is expected to increase significantly owing to the growing demand for high-end fragrances and perfumes among consumers as a result of rising disposable income, leading to the rise of both online and offline distribution channels. Moreover, there is a growing global market for scents and perfumes owing to shifting consumer preferences and interests, the expanding popularity of personal grooming, the rising desire for expensive and exotic perfumes, growing consumer demand motivated by concerns about health and the environment, for fragrances manufactured with natural and organic ingredients.

Undecylenic acid is utilized as a synthetic intermediate to create aromatic compounds, and owing to its bacteriostatic qualities, it is used in cosmetics as salt. Undecylenic acid is a flavoring ingredient that is reduced to undecylenate aldehyde, which is valuable in perfumery. Moreover, another name for undecylenic acid is 10-undecenoic acid which demonstrates antibacterial activity against a variety of pathogenic fungi and also functions as a musk in fragrances.

In addition, undecylenic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H20O2 which is utilized as a surfactant, emulsifying agent, antiseborrheic agent, masking agent, and cleaning agent, and is applied topically as a zinc salt in a variety of creams to treat ringworm, dermatitis, fungal infections, and other cutaneous ailments.

Form (Liquid, Solution, Cream, Powder, Spray and Ointment)

The liquid segment in the undecylenic acid market is set to garner a notable share shortly. An antifungal drug made of unsaturated fatty acids, undecylenic acid comes in liquid, powder, and ointment form out of which liquids have a fixed volume, they can change shape over time owing to their low viscosity. In addition, over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing derivatives of undecylenic acid are accessible without a prescription and are used to treat superficial cutaneous fungal infections.

Our in-depth analysis of the global undecylenic acid market includes the following segments:

          Type

  • Natural
  • Synthetic

          Form

  • Liquid
  • Solution
  • Cream
  • Powder
  • Spray and Ointment

          Application

  • Cosmetic Biocide
  • Fragrance Ingredient
  • Antifungal Agent
  • Preservative and Surfactant

          Sales Channel

  • Direct Sales
  • Modern Trade Channels
  • Third-Party Online Channels
  • Online Website
  • Drug Stores

          Industry

  • Petrochemical
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy Power
  • Automotive
  • Food Beverages
  • Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of undecylenic acid is evaluated at USD 3.44 billion.

The undecylenic acid market size was valued at USD 3.31 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 5.87 billion by 2037, registering over 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. Growing chemical industry across the globe and growing demand for synthetic lubricants will drive the market growth.

Asia Pacific industry is poised to account for largest revenue share of 58% by 2037, impelled by growing production of castor oil in the region.

The major players in the market are ITOH Oil Chemicals Co. Ltd., Jayant Agro Organics Limited, Hokoku Marine Co Ltd., PVS Chemicals Solutions, Inc, BASF SE, Akzo Nobel N.V., Xingtai Lantian Fine Chemical Co. Ltd, Arkema S.A., and others.
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