Valeric Acid Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5809
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Valeric Acid Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The API Intermediates segment in the valeric acid market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of 40% in the coming years. This is owing to the growing need for API intermediates. APIs are renowned for having intricate chemical structures, distinct medicinal properties, and well-defined compositions, which are created by the processing of chemical compounds. Bulk process intermediates (BPIs) are the active ingredients found in biological drugs that help to achieve the required chemical structure, purity, and potency through controlled changes, which are essential to the synthesis of APIs. Intermediates are chemical compounds that are converted from raw materials to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The production of numerous kinds of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in large quantities frequently uses pharmaceutical intermediates which also help in the development of new pharmaceutical goods through research and development. Additionally, valeric acid is a high-purity carboxylic acid that is utilized as a raw material in the manufacturing of APIs, or active pharmaceutical ingredients. In India, APIs contribute 35% to the pharmaceutical sector. The rising demand for API is expected to raise the revenue of market in the upcoming years.

End-Use Segment Analysis

The pharmaceutical segment in the valeric acid market is set to garner a notable share shortly. The pharmaceutical industry also frequently uses valeric acid as it has been demonstrated to have an impact on the development and course of Alzheimer's disease (AD), can also modify brain function, and is frequently coupled with specific steroid medications. Moreover, valeric acid is made from the valerian plant which is applied to lessen tension and encourage relaxation, used to treat headaches, intestinal problems, and sleeplessness, can strengthen the immune system, lower the risk of heart disease, enhance cognitive performance, aid in improving digestion, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, and lowering the risk of several cancers.

In addition, the main application of valeric acid in industry is the manufacture of its esters which is mostly utilized in cosmetics.

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

          Application

  • API Intermediates
  • Flavors and Perfumes
  • Agricultural Chemical
  • Plasticizer
  • Food Additives
  • Synthetic Lubricant

          End-Use

  • Pharmaceutical
  •  Cosmetics
  •  Food & Beverage
  •  Chemical
  •  Automotive
  •  Agriculture

          Type

  • Standard
  • High Purity

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of valeric acid is estimated at USD 1.11 billion.

The global valeric acid market size was more than USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.5%, reaching USD 1.97 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific valeric acid market is expected to capture 45% share by 2035, driven by increasing personal disposable income and rapid expansion in the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly for epilepsy treatment.

Key players in the market include LKT Laboratories, Merck KGaA, Neuchatel Chemie Specialties, Perstorp Holding AB, PETRONAS Chemicals Group, Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd., Vizag Chemical Yufeng International Co., Ltd, Shiseido Co..
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