Ferulic acid is a natural chemical which is found in the cell wall of plants and it belongs to the family of hydroxycinnamic acid. Ferulic acid is an active compound (ubiquitous natural phenolic phytochemical) which has very strong anti-oxidant properties. Its chemical name is 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid and its chemical formula is C10H10O4. Ferulic acid has been used as a food additive to prevent lipid peroxidation as it is an efficacious scavenger of free radicals. Ferulic acid is taken out from rice bran oil in large quantities. As ferulic acid is a good anti-oxidant it helps in slowing the process of ageing by reducing the free radicals present on the skin. Ferulic acid also protects us against the sun damage and helps in regenerating the skin which has already been over exposed. In addition to this it enhances the stability and efficiency of vitamin C and vitamin E.
Market Segmentation:
Ferulicacid market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, packaging, and geography. On the basis of type ferulic acid market is segmented into synthetic and natural ferulic acid. Natural ferulic acid is divided into two 'against type' and 'sequence type'. 'Against type' is white is colored powder and 'Sequence type' is yellow in color. Synthetic type of ferulic acid is also present in the market but at global level it is not much used.On the basis of application ferulic acid market is segmented into food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, out of which cosmetic segment is growing at a faster rate because of the anti-ageing property. Pharmaceutical segment is also expected to grow at a larger level as ferulic acid provides a wide range of benefits regarding to human health. On the basis of packaging ferulic acid market is segmented into interior packing and exterior packing. Double polythene bags and cans comes under interior packing and cardboard packaging comes under exterior packing. On the basis of geography ferulic acid market is segmented intoNorth America, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific Excluding Japan and Japan.
Market Regional Outlook:
On the basis of regional outlook, market of ferulic acid is segmented into five different regions:North America, Latin America, Western & Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan, and Middle East & Africa. In regional market Asia pacific has the biggest market for ferulic acid.
Market Drivers:
The rise in demand for anti-ageing cream is expected to drive the growth of global ferulic acid market.Food industry in some region is also using ferulic acid as a preservative. Naturally the antioxidant property is not only limited to prevent wrinkles, it fights cancer as well and it is helpful in curing diabetes. Ferulic acid exhibits wide variety of biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, activation of transcriptional factors, antimicrobial, metal chelation, anti-allergic, antithrombotic, increase sperm viability, signal transduction, modulation of enzyme activity and gene expression. These versatile properties will is defiantly attract the pharmaceutical segment which will drive the ferulic acid market to a greater extent.
Market Key Players:
Some of the key players in ferulic acid market are Delekang, Top Pharm, Healthful International, Ankang, Huacheng, Hubei Yuancheng, App Chem-Bio, Yuansen, Shanghai Bettersyn Biotech, Oryza, OkayasuShoten, CM Fine Chemicals.
The report covers exhaustive analysis on:
Ferulic Acid Market Segments
Ferulic Acid Market Dynamics
Historical Actual Market Size, 2014 - 2015
Ferulic Acid Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2026
Ferulic Acid Market Supply & Demand Value Chain
Ferulic Acid Market Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
Ferulic Acid Players & Companies involved
Ferulic Acid Market Drivers
Regional analysis for Ferulic AcidMarket includes:
North America
US
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Europe
U.K.
France
Germany
Poland
Russia
Asia Pacific
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
Greater China
India
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Japan
Middle East and Africa
GCC Countries
Other Middle East
North Africa
South Africa
Other Africa
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Report Highlights:
Detailed overview of Ferulic Acid market
Changing market dynamics of Ferulic Acid market industry
In-depth market segmentation Ferulic Acid market industry
Historical, current and projected market size in terms of volume and value of Ferulic Acid market industry
Recent industry trends of Ferulic Acid market industry
Competitive landscape Ferulic Acid market industry
Strategies of key players and product offerings in the Ferulic Acid market industry
Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth of Ferulic Acid market industry
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