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Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid (trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid, C₆H₈O₂; CAS 110-44-1) is a weak, unsaturated carboxylic acid with a conjugated diene chain used primarily as an antimicrobial preservative against yeasts, molds, and select bacteria; activity arises from the undissociated acid permeating microbial membranes and inhibiting key dehydrogenase pathways, so efficacy is greatest in mildly acidic matrices. It is a white, crystalline solid, only slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in alcohols, and is commonly employed directly or as salts such as potassium sorbate. Industrial production centers on forming the E,E-isomer via condensation of crotonaldehyde with ketene to give sorbic intermediates followed by hydrolysis, isomer control, and crystallization; alternative routes use Knoevenagel-type condensations of malonate derivatives with crotonaldehyde. Typical specifications control isomeric purity, residual aldehydes and solvents, heavy metals, acid value, and color to ensure stability and predictable performance in food, beverage, and personal-care formulations.
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Sorbic acid (trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid, C₆H₈O₂; CAS 110-44-1) is a weak, unsaturated carboxylic acid with a conjugated diene chain used primarily as an antimicrobial preservative against yeasts, molds, and select bacteria; activity arises from the undissociated acid permeating microbial membranes and inhibiting key dehydrogenase pathways, so efficacy is greatest in mildly acidic matrices. It is a white, crystalline solid, only slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in alcohols, and is commonly employed directly or as salts such as potassium sorbate. Industrial production centers on forming the E,E-isomer via condensation of crotonaldehyde with ketene to give sorbic intermediates followed by hydrolysis, isomer control, and crystallization; alternative routes use Knoevenagel-type condensations of malonate derivatives with crotonaldehyde. Typical specifications control isomeric purity, residual aldehydes and solvents, heavy metals, acid value, and color to ensure stability and predictable performance in food, beverage, and personal-care formulations.
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Market Structure
Global Sorbic Acid Market by Size, by Type, by Application, by Region, History and Forecast 2021-2032
Market perspective
Sorbic acid (trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid, C₆H₈O₂; CAS 110-44-1) is a weak, unsaturated carboxylic acid with a conjugated diene chain used primarily as an antimicrobial preservative against yeasts, molds, and select bacteria; activity arises from the undissociated acid permeating microbial membranes and inhibiting key dehydrogenase pathways, so efficacy is greatest in mildly acidic matrices. It is a white, crystalline solid, only slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in alcohols, and is commonly employed directly or as salts such as potassium sorbate. Industrial production centers on forming the E,E-isomer via condensation of crotonaldehyde with ketene to give sorbic intermediates followed by hydrolysis, isomer control, and crystallization; alternative routes use Knoevenagel-type condensations of malonate derivatives with crotonaldehyde. Typical specifications control isomeric purity, residual aldehydes and solvents, heavy metals, acid value, and color to ensure stability and predictable performance in food, beverage, and personal-care formulations.
The global Sorbic Acid market is projected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, implying a CAGR of % over 2026-2032.
The US & Canada market for Sorbic Acid is projected to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026-2032.
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The Europe market for Sorbic Acid is projected to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026-2032.
The Asia Pacific market for Sorbic Acid is projected to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026-2032.
The China market for Sorbic Acid is projected to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026-2032.
Leading global manufacturers of Sorbic Acid include Jinneng Science and Technology, Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical, Wanglong Tech, Shandong Hongda Group, Rugao Changjiang, Daicel, APAC Chemical Corporation and Celanese Corporation, among others. In 2025, the top three vendors together accounted for approximately % of global revenue.
On the production side, the report examines Sorbic Acid output, growth rates, and market shares by manufacturer and by region (at regional and country level) for 2021-2026, with forecasts through 2032.
On the consumption side, the report analyzes sales of Sorbic Acid by region (regional and country level), company, type, and application for 2021-2026 and provides forecasts through 2032.
The report provides an overview of the global Sorbic Acid market in terms of capacity, output, revenue, and price, analyzing global market trends using historical revenue and sales data for 2021-2025, estimates for 2026, and projected CAGRs through 2032.
The study covers key producers of Sorbic Acid and consumption patterns in major regions and countries, assesses future market potential, and highlights priority regions and countries for segmenting the market into sub-sectors, with country-specific market value data for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Germany, the U.K., Italy, the Middle East, Africa, and other countries.
The report also presents Sorbic Acid sales, revenue, market share, and industry ranking for the main manufacturers for 2021-2026, identifies the major stakeholders in the global market, and analyzes their competitive landscape and market positioning based on recent developments and segmental revenues.
In addition, the report analyzes segment data by type and application—covering sales, revenue, and price—for 2021-2032, and evaluates and forecasts the Sorbic Acid market size, projected growth trends, production technologies, key applications, and end-use industries.
Sorbic Acid Segment by Company
Jinneng Science and Technology
Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical
Wanglong Tech
Shandong Hongda Group
Rugao Changjiang
Daicel
APAC Chemical Corporation
Celanese Corporation
Sorbic Acid Segment by Type
≥99.0%
≥99.5%
Sorbic Acid Segment by Application
Food and Beverages
Tobacco
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Agricultural Products
Feed
Others
Sorbic Acid Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Study Objectives
1. To analyze and research the global status and future forecast, involving, production, value, consumption, growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast.
2. To present the key manufacturers, capacity, production, revenue, market share, and Recent Developments.
3. To split the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers, and Application.
4. To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints, and risks.
5. To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.
6. To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
Reasons to Buy This Report
1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Sorbic Acid market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Sorbic Acid and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market.
5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally.
6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Sorbic Acid.
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Provides an overview of the Sorbic Acid market, including product definition, global market growth prospects, production value, capacity, and average price forecasts (2021-2032).
Chapter 2: Analysis key trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities within the global Sorbic Acid industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Sorbic Acid market competition landscape. Including Sorbic Acid manufacturers' output value, output and average price from 2021 to 2026, as well as competition analysis indicators such as origin, product type, application, merger and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7: Production/Production Value of Sorbic Acid by region. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 8: Consumption of Sorbic Acid in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Concluding Insights of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- ≥99.0%
- ≥99.5%
Applications
- Food and Beverages
- Tobacco
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics
- Agricultural Products
- Feed
- Others
Companies covered
- Jinneng Science and Technology
- Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp
- Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical
- Wanglong Tech
- Shandong Hongda Group
- Rugao Changjiang
- Daicel
- APAC Chemical Corporation
- Celanese Corporation
Inside the report.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition
- 1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 1.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.4 Global Sorbic Acid Market Average Price (2021-2032)
- 1.3 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.4 Study Goals and Objectives
2 Global Sorbic Acid Market Dynamics
- 2.1 Sorbic Acid Industry Trends
- 2.2 Sorbic Acid Industry Drivers
- 2.3 Sorbic Acid Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 2.4 Sorbic Acid Industry Restraints
3 Sorbic Acid Market by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Sorbic Acid Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Sorbic Acid Industry Manufacturers Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global Sorbic Acid Key Manufacturers Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global Sorbic Acid Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global Sorbic Acid Manufacturers Established Date
- 3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
- 3.8.1 Global Sorbic Acid Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 Sorbic Acid Players Market Share by Production Value in 2025
- 3.8.3 2025 Sorbic Acid Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 Sorbic Acid Market by Type
- 4.1 Sorbic Acid Type Introduction
- 4.1.1 ≥99.0%
- 4.1.2 ≥99.5%
- 4.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Type
- 4.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 4.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.2.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Type
- 4.3.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 4.3.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 4.3.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
5 Sorbic Acid Market by Application
- 5.1 Sorbic Acid Application Introduction
- 5.1.1 Food and Beverages
- 5.1.2 Tobacco
- 5.1.3 Pharmaceuticals
- 5.1.4 Cosmetics
- 5.1.5 Agricultural Products
- 5.1.6 Feed
- 5.1.7 Others
- 5.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.2.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Application
- 5.3.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 5.3.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.3.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
6 Company Profiles
- 6.1 Jinneng Science and Technology
- 6.1.1 Jinneng Science and Technology Company Information
- 6.1.2 Jinneng Science and Technology Business Overview
- 6.1.3 Jinneng Science and Technology Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.1.4 Jinneng Science and Technology Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.1.5 Jinneng Science and Technology Recent Developments
- 6.2 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp
- 6.2.1 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Company Information
- 6.2.2 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Business Overview
- 6.2.3 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.2.4 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.2.5 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Recent Developments
- 6.3 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical
- 6.3.1 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Company Information
- 6.3.2 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Business Overview
- 6.3.3 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.3.4 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.3.5 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Recent Developments
- 6.4 Wanglong Tech
- 6.4.1 Wanglong Tech Company Information
- 6.4.2 Wanglong Tech Business Overview
- 6.4.3 Wanglong Tech Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.4.4 Wanglong Tech Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.4.5 Wanglong Tech Recent Developments
- 6.5 Shandong Hongda Group
- 6.5.1 Shandong Hongda Group Company Information
- 6.5.2 Shandong Hongda Group Business Overview
- 6.5.3 Shandong Hongda Group Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.5.4 Shandong Hongda Group Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.5.5 Shandong Hongda Group Recent Developments
- 6.6 Rugao Changjiang
- 6.6.1 Rugao Changjiang Company Information
- 6.6.2 Rugao Changjiang Business Overview
- 6.6.3 Rugao Changjiang Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.6.4 Rugao Changjiang Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.6.5 Rugao Changjiang Recent Developments
- 6.7 Daicel
- 6.7.1 Daicel Company Information
- 6.7.2 Daicel Business Overview
- 6.7.3 Daicel Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.7.4 Daicel Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.7.5 Daicel Recent Developments
- 6.8 APAC Chemical Corporation
- 6.8.1 APAC Chemical Corporation Company Information
- 6.8.2 APAC Chemical Corporation Business Overview
- 6.8.3 APAC Chemical Corporation Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.8.4 APAC Chemical Corporation Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.8.5 APAC Chemical Corporation Recent Developments
- 6.9 Celanese Corporation
- 6.9.1 Celanese Corporation Company Information
- 6.9.2 Celanese Corporation Business Overview
- 6.9.3 Celanese Corporation Sorbic Acid Production, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.9.4 Celanese Corporation Sorbic Acid Product Portfolio
- 6.9.5 Celanese Corporation Recent Developments
7 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region
- 7.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region (2021-2026)
- 7.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 7.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.4 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.4.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 7.4.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Region (2027-2032)
- 7.5 Global Sorbic Acid Market Price Analysis by Region (2021-2032)
- 7.6 Regional Production Value Trends (2021-2032)
- 7.6.1 North America Sorbic Acid Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.2 Europe Sorbic Acid Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.3 Asia-Pacific Sorbic Acid Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.4 South America Sorbic Acid Production Value (2021-2032)
- 7.6.5 Middle East & Africa Sorbic Acid Production Value (2021-2032)
8 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region
- 8.1 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.2 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region (2021-2032)
- 8.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region (2021-2026)
- 8.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region (2027-2032)
- 8.3 North America
- 8.3.1 North America Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.3.2 North America Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 U.S.
- 8.3.4 Canada
- 8.3.5 Mexico
- 8.4 Europe
- 8.4.1 Europe Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.4.2 Europe Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.4.3 Germany
- 8.4.4 France
- 8.4.5 U.K.
- 8.4.6 Italy
- 8.4.7 Netherlands
- 8.5 Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1 Asia Pacific Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.5.2 Asia Pacific Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.5.3 China
- 8.5.4 Japan
- 8.5.5 South Korea
- 8.5.6 Southeast Asia
- 8.5.7 India
- 8.5.8 Australia
- 8.6 South America
- 8.6.1 South America Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.6.2 South America Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.6.3 Brazil
- 8.6.4 Argentina
- 8.6.5 Chile
- 8.6.6 Colombia
- 8.7 Middle East & Africa
- 8.7.1 Middle East & Africa Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.7.3 Egypt
- 8.7.4 South Africa
- 8.7.5 Israel
- 8.7.6 Türkiye
- 8.7.7 GCC Countries
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.1 Sorbic Acid Value Chain Analysis
- 9.1.1 Sorbic Acid Key Raw Materials
- 9.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 9.1.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 9.1.4 Sorbic Acid Production Mode & Process
- 9.2 Sorbic Acid Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 9.2.2 Sorbic Acid Distributors
- 9.2.3 Sorbic Acid Customers
10 Concluding Insights
11 Appendix
- 11.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 11.2 Research Methodology
- 11.3 Research Process
- 11.4 Authors List of This Report
- 11.5 Data Source
- 11.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 11.5.2 Primary Sources
- 11.6 Disclaimer
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