Glucaric Acid Market Report 2026

The glucaric acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.14 billion in 2025 to $1.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of detergent manufacturing, demand for food derived acids, expansion of dietary supplements, use in industrial corrosion control, availability of glucose feedstock.

The glucaric acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for green chemicals, growth of nutraceutical markets, stricter environmental regulations, expansion of bio-refinery technologies, rising industrial sustainability initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of bio-based chemical intermediates, growing adoption in detergent formulations, expansion of calcium d-glucarate supplements, increasing application in corrosion inhibitors, focus on renewable feedstock utilization.

The rising demand for eco-friendly and bio-based chemicals is expected to propel the growth of the glucaric acid market going forward. Eco-friendly and bio-based chemicals are substances derived from renewable resources using environmentally responsible processes that support sustainability and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. This growing demand is fueled by increasing environmental concerns and stricter regulations aimed at lowering carbon emissions and pollution. Glucaric acid is utilized as a biodegradable, bio-based alternative in applications such as detergents, corrosion inhibitors, and food additives. For instance, in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, global biofuel production is expected to exceed 10 EJ by 2030 under the NZE Scenario, requiring an average annual growth rate of about 11%. Additionally, biofuels derived from waste, residues, and non-food energy crops are projected to account for more than 40% of total biofuel demand by 2030. Therefore, rising demand for eco-friendly and bio-based chemicals is driving the glucaric acid market.

Major companies in the glucaric acid market are prioritizing strategic investments to improve production scalability and operational efficiency. Strategic investments involve targeted financial commitments made to support long-term business objectives, such as enhancing technological capabilities, expanding market reach, or advancing innovation. For example, in June 2024, Solugen, a US-based biomanufacturing company, secured a $214 million loan from the US Department of Energy to build a biobased chemical plant in Minnesota. The facility will utilize enzymatic and chemical processes to produce glucaric acid, gluconic acid, and hydrogen peroxide for industries including construction, cleaning, agriculture, and oil, supporting more sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices.

In January 2024, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, a Denmark-based provider of natural solutions for the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors, merged with Novozymes A/S for an undisclosed amount. This merger aims to establish Novonesis as a global leader in biosolutions by combining the expertise and resources of both companies to address global challenges and advance sustainability across multiple industries. Novozymes A/S is a Denmark-based biotechnology company that provides glucaric acid products.

Major companies operating in the glucaric acid market are The Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, LyondellBasell Industries, Merck KGaA, Koninklijke DSM N.V, Sinochem Group, Roquette Frères SA, Novozymes A/S, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Toronto Research Chemicals Inc, Codexis Inc., Cayman Chemical Company, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, Biosynth Ltd, Chemrez Technologies Inc, Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc, Rennovia Inc, Alfa Chemistry, Rivertop Renewables, Haihang Industry Co Ltd, CHEMOS GmbH & Co KG, AK Scientific Inc, Kalion Inc, PMP Inc, Shandong Baovi Energy Technology Co Ltd, Otto Chemie Pvt Ltd, Glentham Life Sciences Limited.

North America was the largest region in the glucaric acid market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the glucaric acid market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the glucaric acid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The glucaric acid market consists of sales of L-glucaric acid, meso-glucaric acid, and glucaric acid dimers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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