Global Linoleic Acid Industry Drivers and Segmentation: Food Grade Dominates the Market with a Share of 57.25%

Global Linoleic Acid Market Overview

According to Global Market Monitor, the global linoleic acid market size will be $109.23 million in 2024 with a CAGR of 9.05% from 2024 to 2029.

Linoleic acid is a kind of unsaturated fatty acid, and it is the main component of drying oil and semi-drying oil such as linseed oil and cottonseed oil.

In terms of food, linoleic acid has the effects of lowering blood lipids, softening blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and promoting microcirculation. It can prevent or reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, especially hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, and atherosclerosis The prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, senile obesity, etc. are extremely beneficial, and have the health effect of preventing and treating atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. In industry, linoleic acid is used to make quick-drying oil, which can be used in paints and varnishes. These applications take advantage of the simple reaction of linoleic acid with oxygen in the air, resulting in cross-linking and forming a stable film called linoleic acid. Reducing linoleic acid can produce linoleol. In addition, studies have shown that linoleic acid has anti-inflammatory, acne reduction, whitening, and moisturizing properties when applied topically on the skin.

Downstream Demand Grows.

According to WHO data, cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 17.9 million lives every year and is the world's number one cause of death. Deaths caused by CVD are estimated to account for 31% of all deaths worldwide. This is mainly due to coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and so on. And many patients show signs of overweight and obesity. As people's health awareness grows stronger, advanced defense has gradually become a trend. Therefore, as a product that can prevent cardiovascular diseases, the downstream demand for linoleic acid is rising. In addition, the promotion of global urbanization is another boost to the linoleic acid market. Urbanization requires a large number of modern buildings to facilitate commerce, industry, social activities, and other activities. Therefore, the application of linoleic acid in paints and other products has also promoted the market. Moreover, the vigorous development of the cosmetics industry has also brought growth opportunities for the industry.

Global Linoleic Acid Market Size

Market Segmentation

According to different grades, Linoleic Acid can be divided into food, industry, and others. Thanks to strengthening people's health awareness, food grade currently occupies the main position, accounting for 57.25% in 2023. Linoleic acid has a wide range of uses. According to the different downstream needs, it is mainly used in cosmetics, paints and coatings, food and beverages, adhesives, etc. Linoleic acid protects the skin from moisture loss, so it can be used in moisturizers. It can also be used to make quick-drying oils, adhesives, soaps, emulsifiers, and surfactants. Since it is an essential fatty acid, it can be used as a dietary supplement.

Food and Beverages occupy the largest market share; this is due to people's health awareness gradually from treatment to prevention. Moreover, the increasing rate of cardiovascular disease and obesity has also caused many people to fall into the anxiety of managing their bodies and health, and there is an urgent need for suitable products to help improve the situation. In addition, the media and experts' publicity has also increased the credibility of linoleic acid, allowing people to buy with confidence. The application is expected to continue to bring opportunities during the forecast period.

By Type

Food Grade

Industry Grade

The food and beverages segment accounts for the largest share.

By Application

Cosmetics

Paints and Coatings

Food and Beverages

Adhesives

The food grade segment occupies the biggest share.

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