Global D-Malic Acid Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global D-Malic Acid Market, By Type (Powder, Liquid), Size (Fine, Dust, Granular, Special fine), Distribution Channel (Direct Sales, Distributor), End-User (Beverages, Confectionery and Food, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

Nowadays, D-malic acid is extensively used in the food and beverage sector. It is used as a natural flavoring agent and preservative agent. It’s also used to bind the compounds in supplements and drugs and in certain cosmetic products. In 1785, the scientist Carl Wilhem Scheele discovered the malic acid in apple juice. Two years later, the scientist French chemist Antoine Lavoisier called it “acide malique,” which is French for malic acid. D-malic is one form of malic acid formed naturally in plants, but can’t be extracted in a cost-effective way.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the d-malic acids market was valued at USD 576.18 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 838.39 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 4.80 % during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. The market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, patent analysis and technological advancements.     

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

D-malic acid is also known as d-malate. It belongs to the class of organic compounds which has known as beta hydroxy acids and their derivatives. Beta hydroxy acids and their derivatives are those compounds which is containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the third carbon atom. D-Malic acid occurs in all living organisms which is ranging from bacteria to human being. D-malic acid is a primary metabolite. Primary metabolites are physiologically or metabolically important metabolites. They are directly involved in an organism’s development, growth, or reproduction.

D-Malic Acid Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increased the usage in health supplement

D-malic acid is mainly used in health supplements, normally in the form of d-malic acid due to which increase the demand of d-malic acid in the market. It is used to increase the performance of sports when it has taken in the form of supplement. It is sometimes mixed with creatine supplements in order to increase the absorption of creatine in the body.

• Highly used in food and beverages

D-malic acid has antimicrobial properties which is used as a common food preservative. Both salad dressing and mayonnaise, for example, often contain increase the shelf life of food and add acidity in the food. Low-calorie beverages also contain either d-malic acid. They trick the brain into thinking the fruit flavor more than there really is. So due to high demand of d-malic acid food and beverages sector are expected to drive the growth of the market.

• Rise the demand in cosmetic industry

D-malic acid is not just used in food, it is also an Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA) which is used in a lot of cosmetic products including body lotions, shampoos, and more. Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are very helpful compound in cosmetics products. The main reasons for using d-malic acid in cosmetics is to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, hydrate the skin, and usually improve the condition of skin. Malic Acid also helps to balance the pH and hydrate the skin and it is normally used with lactic acid and glycolic acid.

Opportunities

Growing demand for protein drinks and nutritional bars and the increasing inclination towards healthier functional beverages with large nutrient flavours are projected to drive the market in the upcoming years. Also, support from other regulatory authorities for example, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is projected to give the market a significant increase during upcoming years.

Restraints/ Challenges

D-malic acid is generally safe but there are some side effects. The common symptom is discomfort, and they are faced by only some people who use supplements. The most common symptoms are nausea, swollen skin, itching, muscle aches, chest pain, redness, and constipation. These symptoms generally vanish after some days. Most of the side effects are minor. They can hardly be major. These risky side effects are more serious forms of smaller colleagues, for example extreme chest tension. It can also the reason of shortness of breath, which needs instant medical attention.

This d-malic acid market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the d-malic acid market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Global D-Malic Acid Market Scope

The d-malic acid market is segmented on the basis of type, size, distribution channel and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Powder
• Liquid

Size

• Fine
• Dust
• Granular
• Special fine

 Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales
• Distributor

 End-User

• Beverages
• Confectionery and Food
• Personal Care and Cosmetics
• Others

D-Malic Acid Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The d-malic acid market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, size, distribution channel and end-user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the d-malic acid market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America dominates the d-malic acid market in terms of revenue and market share during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing demand for d-malic acid in this region. North America region leads the d-malic acid market because of the growing number of consumers focus on cosmetic end uses and specialty personal care within this region.

During the projected period, Europe is expected to be the fastest developing region due to the increase in demand from the food and beverage industry in this region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and D-Malic Acid Market Share Analysis

The d-malic acid market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to d-malic acid market.

Some of the major players operating in the d-malic acid market are:

• Bartek Ingredients Inc. (Canada)
• Yongsan Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited (China)
• Fuso Chemical Co.Ltd. (Japan)
• Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. (India)
• Polynt SpA. (Italy)
• Novozymes, (Denmark)
• FINORIC LLC (US)
• Prinova Group LLC, (US)
• Miles Chemical (US)
• Isegen South Africa(Pty) Ltd (south Africa)
• Spectrum Chemical (US)
• Corbion (Netherlands)
• Muby Chemicals (India)
• Zhonglan Industry Co.,Ltd. (China)
• Qiaoyou Chemicai (China)
• Wego Chemical Group (US)