The global formic acid market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.48 Bn in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% from 2025 to 2032. The market is expected to witness a significant growth rate over the forecast period owing to the growing demand from several end-use industries. Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is a colorless acid with a pungent sour odor. It is one of the simplest carboxylic acids and finds applications as preservatives, animal feed additives, leather tanning, textile dying, and rubber vulcanization among others. Rapid industrialization along with the growth of the agriculture and food processing industries in developing economies are the major drivers propelling the growth of the global formic acid market. However, strict environment regulations over emissions of volatile organic compounds during the production process may hamper the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
The global formic acid market is projected to observe impressive growth during the forecast period primarily driven by factors such as increasing demand from silage production and chemical intermediates manufacturing. As formic acid is widely used as an animal feed additive in silage production to inhibit the growth of unwanted molds and improve the quality of silage. Rising meat consumption worldwide has augmented the market growth. Moreover, formic acid serves as an important chemical intermediate in the production of various chemicals including rubber accelerators, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and gum inhibitors.
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