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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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Sorbic Acid Industry Research Report 2026
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 was valued at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2032, implying a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The North America market for Sorbic Acid is forecast to increase from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, corresponding to a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
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The Europe market for Sorbic Acid is projected to rise from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, registering a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
The Asia Pacific market for Sorbic Acid is expected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % over 2026–2032.
Leading global manufacturers of Sorbic Acid include among others. In 2025, the top three vendors together accounted for approximately % of global revenue.
Report Scope
This report quantifies the global Sorbic Acid market in revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (t), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of types and applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, type, application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/t) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for manufacturers, new entrants, channel partners, and investors; the report also reviews technology shifts and notable product introductions relevant to Sorbic Acid.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Sorbic Acid Market 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
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Sorbic Acid manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: 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 5: Production/output, value of Sorbic Acid by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions 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 Preface
- 1.1 Scope of Report
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Research Process
- 1.5 Data Source
- 1.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
- 2.1 Product Definition
- 2.2 Sorbic Acid by Type
- 2.2.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.2.2 ≥99.0%
- 2.2.3 ≥99.5%
- 2.3 Sorbic Acid by Application
- 2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.3.2 Food and Beverages
- 2.3.3 Tobacco
- 2.3.4 Pharmaceuticals
- 2.3.5 Cosmetics
- 2.3.6 Agricultural Products
- 2.3.7 Feed
- 2.3.8 Others
- 2.4 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 2.4.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.4 Global Sorbic Acid Market Average Price (2021-2032)
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value 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 Global Sorbic Acid Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.9 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
- 4.1 Jinneng Science and Technology
- 4.1.1 Jinneng Science and Technology Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.1.2 Jinneng Science and Technology Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.1.3 Jinneng Science and Technology Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.1.4 Jinneng Science and Technology Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Jinneng Science and Technology Recent Developments
- 4.2 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp
- 4.2.1 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.2.2 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.2.3 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.2.4 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 Jiangsu Mupro Ift Corp Recent Developments
- 4.3 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical
- 4.3.1 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.3.2 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.3.3 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3.4 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Recent Developments
- 4.4 Wanglong Tech
- 4.4.1 Wanglong Tech Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.4.2 Wanglong Tech Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.4.3 Wanglong Tech Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.4.4 Wanglong Tech Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Wanglong Tech Recent Developments
- 4.5 Shandong Hongda Group
- 4.5.1 Shandong Hongda Group Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.5.2 Shandong Hongda Group Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.5.3 Shandong Hongda Group Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.5.4 Shandong Hongda Group Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Shandong Hongda Group Recent Developments
- 4.6 Rugao Changjiang
- 4.6.1 Rugao Changjiang Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.6.2 Rugao Changjiang Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.6.3 Rugao Changjiang Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.6.4 Rugao Changjiang Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Rugao Changjiang Recent Developments
- 4.7 Daicel
- 4.7.1 Daicel Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.7.2 Daicel Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.7.3 Daicel Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.7.4 Daicel Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Daicel Recent Developments
- 4.8 APAC Chemical Corporation
- 4.8.1 APAC Chemical Corporation Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.8.2 APAC Chemical Corporation Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.8.3 APAC Chemical Corporation Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.8.4 APAC Chemical Corporation Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 APAC Chemical Corporation Recent Developments
- 4.9 Celanese Corporation
- 4.9.1 Celanese Corporation Sorbic Acid Company Information
- 4.9.2 Celanese Corporation Sorbic Acid Business Overview
- 4.9.3 Celanese Corporation Sorbic Acid Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.9.4 Celanese Corporation Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Celanese Corporation Recent Developments
5 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region
- 5.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.4 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.4.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.4.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.5 Global Sorbic Acid Market Price Analysis by Region (2021-2026)
- 5.6 Global Sorbic Acid Production and Value, YOY Growth
- 5.6.1 North America Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.2 Europe Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.3 China Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.4 Japan Sorbic Acid Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
6 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region
- 6.1 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.2 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region (2021-2032)
- 6.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Consumption by Region: 2021-2026
- 6.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Forecasted Consumption by Region (2027-2032)
- 6.3 North America
- 6.3.1 North America Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.3.2 North America Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.3.3 United States
- 6.3.4 Canada
- 6.3.5 Mexico
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.4.2 Europe Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.4.3 Germany
- 6.4.4 France
- 6.4.5 U.K.
- 6.4.6 Italy
- 6.4.7 Russia
- 6.4.8 Spain
- 6.4.9 Netherlands
- 6.4.10 Switzerland
- 6.4.11 Sweden
- 6.4.12 Poland
- 6.5 Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1 Asia Pacific Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.5.2 Asia Pacific Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.5.3 China
- 6.5.4 Japan
- 6.5.5 South Korea
- 6.5.6 India
- 6.5.7 Australia
- 6.5.8 Taiwan
- 6.5.9 Southeast Asia
- 6.6 South America, Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1 South America, Middle East & Africa Sorbic Acid Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.6.2 South America, Middle East & Africa Sorbic Acid Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.6.3 Brazil
- 6.6.4 Argentina
- 6.6.5 Chile
- 6.6.6 Turkey
- 6.6.7 GCC Countries
7 Segment by Type
- 7.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.1.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Type (2021-2032) & (t)
- 7.1.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 7.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.3 Global Sorbic Acid Price by Type (2021-2032)
8 Segment by Application
- 8.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.1.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production by Application (2021-2032) & (t)
- 8.1.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2.1 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 8.2.2 Global Sorbic Acid Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Global Sorbic Acid Price by Application (2021-2032)
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
- 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 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 Global Sorbic Acid Analyzing Market Dynamics
- 10.1 Sorbic Acid Industry Trends
- 10.2 Sorbic Acid Industry Drivers
- 10.3 Sorbic Acid Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 10.4 Sorbic Acid Industry Restraints
11 Report Conclusion
12 Disclaimer
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