- Rising consumption of packaged and processed food across countries such as Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., and South Africa is significantly driving the demand for propionic acid as a food preservative
- The growing focus on improving livestock health and feed efficiency, particularly in commercial poultry and dairy farming, is boosting the adoption of propionic acid derivatives such as calcium and sodium propionate across the region
- South Africa dominated the Middle East and Africa propionic acid and derivatives market with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by the expansion of feed manufacturing, increasing commercial livestock farming, and growing adoption of food and pharmaceutical preservatives
- Saudi Arabia is expected to witness the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the Middle East and Africa propionic acid and derivatives market due to strong government initiatives promoting food self-sufficiency, rapid expansion of the poultry and dairy sectors, and increasing investments in animal feed and food preservation technologies
- The propionic acid segment held the largest market revenue share in 2024, driven by its extensive use as a preservative in food and feed applications across the region. The increasing demand for shelf-life enhancement, especially in bakery and dairy products, has significantly contributed to the segment’s growth. In the feed sector, propionic acid is widely adopted to prevent mold growth and maintain nutritional value
