Benzaldehyde Market Analysis

Global Benzaldehyde Market Overview

The benzaldehyde market size was valued at USD 0.30 Billion in 2023. The benzaldehyde industry is projected to grow from USD 0.31 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.39 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.89% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The increasing demand for aroma chemicals manufacturers, the growing utilization of derivatives in the organic chemistry and the escalating need for benzaldehyde as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the pharmaceutical industries are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Benzaldehyde Market Trends

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  Increasing demand for home care and personal care products drives the market growth.

  
  

Market CAGR for benzaldehyde is being driven by the wide range of cosmetics and personal care items, including baby products, bath products, cleansing products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, as well as nail, hair, and skincare items, utilize benzoate as an ingredient. Preservatives are needed in cosmetics and hair care products to prevent the growth of microorganisms. Apart from preservatives, benzoates are used as aversive additives. In order to discourage oral consumption, home care products, including window cleaners, antiseptics, and laundry detergent, contain a small amount of benzoate. Thus, the growing demand for personal and home care products drives the benzaldehyde market.

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Increasing utilization of the products of the aromatic compound for the synthesis of different organic compounds. The derivatives of the compound, such as benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate, are increasingly being employed in organic reactions to produce other chemicals. Thus, the demand for the compound is directly linked to the increasing application of its derivatives for manufacturing new compounds. This is expected to augment the production of the compound and positively impact its demand in the benzaldehyde market revenue.

Furthermore, benzoic acid is utilized for preparing phenols in the chemical sector and preservatives in toothpaste and mouthwash, which are essential commodities and is also used as a replacement for phthalate plasticizers with non-phthalate plasticizers, particularly in European and North American regions, which has created a great market opportunity for benzoic acid manufacturers with increasing application in paper industries. Apart from this, the market is propelling high growth owing to its usage in different ointments in pharmaceuticals for fungal skin disease treatment such as anti-aging, burns, ringworm, or athlete’s food.

Benzaldehyde Market Segment Insights

Benzaldehyde Derivatives Insights

The benzaldehyde market segmentation, based on derivatives, includes benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol, cinnamic acid, and others. The benzyl alcohol segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (0.05 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by increasing demand for benzyl alcohol as anti-parasite medicine and a common preservative in injectable drugs. However, sodium benzoate is the fastest-growing category due to the increased demand for medicinal supplies.

Benzaldehyde Process Insights

The benzaldehyde market segmentation, based on process, includes the toluene oxidation process and the toluene chlorination process. The toluene oxidation process category generated the most income (70.4%) due to the growing need for food-grade benzaldehyde found in the toluene oxidation process in the food and beverage industry. However, the toluene chlorination process is the fastest-growing category due to its growing utilization in producing perfumes, flavoring chemicals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

Figure 1: Benzaldehyde Market, by Process, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Benzaldehyde Application Insights

The benzaldehyde market segmentation, based on application, includes aroma chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food & beverages, dyes & coatings, and others. The pharmaceuticals category generated the most income as a principal application for benzaldehyde is an excipient in medications given intramuscularly, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or psychiatric drugs. However, dyes & coatings are the fastest-growing category benzaldehyde is a powerful solvent free of dangerous air pollutants when coupled with a dense material to assist it in adhering to coatings.

Benzaldehyde Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American benzaldehyde market will dominate owing to increasingly lenient government regulation, the development of numerous end-user industries, and a very large consumption base will boost the market growth in this region. Moreover, the US benzaldehyde market held the largest market share, and the Canadian benzaldehyde market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: BENZALDEHYDE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe's benzaldehyde market accounts for the second-largest market share owing to increased demand from end-user industries and lower feedstock prices. Demand for benzaldehyde in the food and cosmetics industries increased due to the increasing disposable income and growing population. Further, the German benzaldehyde market held the largest market share, and the UK benzaldehyde market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific benzaldehyde Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is owing to the well-established healthcare industry and the presence of major pharmaceutical companies, which has led to increased demand for benzaldehyde in this region. Moreover, China’s benzaldehyde market held the largest market share, and the Indian benzaldehyde market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Benzaldehyde Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the benzaldehyde market grow even more. Market players are also undertaking several strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the benzaldehyde industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the benzaldehyde industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the benzaldehyde market, including Kadillac Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Shimmer Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Emerald Performance Materials LLC, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), Haihang Industry Co. Ltd., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Lanxess AG is a specialty chemical manufacturing company. It develops, manufactures, and markets chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. The company's products find applications in agrochemicals, automotive, construction, aromas and flavors, pharmaceuticals, tire chemicals, electrical, electronics, leather processing and water treatment, among others. It carries out R&D in alliance with institutes and universities. Some of its major brands include Rhenogran, Aktiplast, Aflux, Vulcuren, Perkalink and Rhenoshape, among others. The firm operates through a network of manufacturing facilities globally. In August 2021, Lanxess AG acquired Emerald Kalama Chemical. As per the company, the acquisition Strengthened the Consumer Protection segment, such as aroma chemicals and preservatives for food, cosmetics, household, and personal care applications.

Eastman Chemical Company is an American firm primarily involved in the chemical industry. Once a subsidiary of Kodak, it is now an independent specialty materials firm that produces various chemicals and fibers for everyday objectives. Established in 1920 and founded in Kingsport, Tennessee, the company has over 50 manufacturing sites worldwide and employs approximately 14,000 people. In April 2021, Eastman Chemical Company acquired 3F Feed & Food, a European pioneer in the technological and commercial advancement of animal feed and human food additives.

The acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical was finalized by LANXESS. The American corporation is one of the top producers of specialty chemicals worldwide. On February 14, 2021, LANXESS signed a purchase deal. Every necessary approval from the authorities has been obtained. Around USD 1.04 billion (or EUR 870 million) of the purchase price was paid for by LANXESS using liquid funds.

Key Companies in the Benzaldehyde market include

• Kadillac Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.


• Shimmer Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.


• Emerald Performance Materials LLC


• Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL)


• Haihang Industry Co. Ltd.


• Nantong Tianshi Chemical Co. Ltd.


• Jiangsu Jiamai Chemical Co. Ltd.


• Shenyang Huijinfengda Chemical Co. Ltd.


• Chematek S.p.A.


• Wuhan Dico Chemical Co. Ltd.


• Lianyungang Taile Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.


• Merck KGaA.

Benzaldehyde Industry Developments

March 2022: Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd, in collaboration with Golden Agri International Enterprises Pte. Limited. KN Agri Resources Ltd. and other investors entered the ethanol production and Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) by acquiring a 100 percent shareholding in Sagar Industries, a distillery in Nasik, Maharashtra, India.

March 2022: The Canadian government proposed adding the alcohols methanol, 1-butanol, and benzyl alcohol to the country's toxic substances list in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. If the move is confirmed following public consultation, regulatory risk management measures will be implemented against the substances.

November 2021: Valtris Specialty Chemicals Limited announced to expansion its production of benzoyl chloride in Europe. Valtris Advanced Organics, a manufacturer of chlorinated toluene derivatives utilized in various end markets such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, and automotive, serves clients globally from its three manufacturing facilities.

Benzaldehyde Market Segmentation

Benzaldehyde Derivatives Outlook

• Benzoic Acid


• Sodium Benzoate


• Benzyl Alcohol


• Cinnamic Acid


• Others

Benzaldehyde Process Outlook

• Toluene Oxidation Process


• Toluene Chlorination Process

Benzaldehyde Application Outlook

• Aroma Chemicals


• Pharmaceuticals


• Agrochemicals


• Food & Beverages


• Dyes & Coatings


• Others

Benzaldehyde Regional Outlook

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