The Saudi Arabia formic acid market size reached 8.8 Kilo Ton in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 15.9 Kilo Ton by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% during 2025-2033.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | 8.8 Kilo Ton |
Market Forecast in 2033 | 15.9 Kilo Ton |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 3.5% |
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, refers to a colorless volatile acid primarily manufactured via carbonylation of methanol. This organic compound also occurs naturally in the venom of bees and ants. Formic acid is widely used in textile dyeing and finishing, leather tanning, electroplating, coagulating rubber latex, etc. Besides this, it is also utilized as a catalyst in manufacturing several chemicals and as an antibacterial agent in livestock feed. As a result, it is adopted across diverse industries, including chemical, agriculture, pharmaceutical, leather and textile, etc.
The growing utilization of formic acid in the production of silage additives and animal feed to reduce bacterial content and maintain nutritional value is primarily driving the Saudi Arabia formic acid market. The escalating demand for animal-based food products, such as meat, milk, and eggs, is catalyzing the use of formic acid in feed mixes for improving digestion and enhancing animal health. Additionally, the increasing focus on limiting the use of antibiotics in animal feed coupled with the significant growth in commercial feed production is further propelling the regional market. Moreover, the rising adoption of formic acid in the oil and gas sector as a corrosion inhibitor in the hydraulic fracturing process is creating a positive outlook for the regional market. Apart from this, formic acid is extensively utilized in the production of detergents, cosmetics, de-icing agents, medicines, and disinfectants, which is creating lucrative growth opportunities for the Saudi Arabia market. Furthermore, the elevating use of formic acid in the food industry to improve the product shelf-life and prevent the growth of pathogenic fungi, molds, bacteria, etc., is also stimulating the product demand. In addition to this, the growing consumer awareness towards the ecological sustainability associated with formic acid along with the continuous product innovations in the feed acidifier segment, including coatings and encapsulations, are expected to drive the Saudi Arabia formic acid market in the coming years.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the Saudi Arabia formic acid market report, along with forecasts for the period 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on concentration, production method and application.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being BASF SE, Chemsol, ESAD International, Jamjoom Company, Modern Petrochemical Co.,Ltd (Al-Faisaliah Group), Perstorp and Worldrep Trading Co.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Kilo Ton |
Segment Coverage | Concentration, Production Method, Application |
Companies Covered | BASF SE, Chemsol, ESAD International, Jamjoom Company, Modern Petrochemical Co.,Ltd (Al-Faisaliah Group), Perstorp and Worldrep Trading Co. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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