Glycolic Acid Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Grade (Cosmetic Grade, Technical Grade); By Purity (99%, 70%, 30%, Others); By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 - 2030

Glycolic Acid Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Grade (Cosmetic Grade, Technical Grade); By Purity (99%, 70%, 30%, Others); By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 - 2030

The global glycolic acid market size is expected to reach USD 542.35 million by 2030, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Glycolic Acid Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Grade (Cosmetic Grade, Technical Grade); By Purity (99%, 70%, 30%, Others); By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 – 2030” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The demand for glycolic acid has increased in skincare and wellness products. Increase in awareness regarding personal care, greater application in cleaning products, and increasing disposable income of consumers support the industry growth. However, the industry has been affected by the pandemic due to disruption of supply chain, operational challenges, restrictions on import and export activities, and travel restrictions.

Based on application, the global market has been segmented into personal care & cosmetics, household, pharmaceutical, textile, industrial, and others. The personal care and cosmetics segment dominated the global market in 2021. Glycolic acid is widely used in skin care products.

It offers skin benefits such as anti-aging, hydration, enhanced complexion, exfoliation, and prevention from sun damage and acne. Rising trend of natural ingredients, changes in consumer lifestyle, and increasing awareness boosts the demand for glycolic acid.

Asia Pacific accounted for a significant share of the market in 2021. Rising population, greater demand for skincare products and cosmetics, and increasing disposable income of consumers supports the growth in the region.

Rise in application of glycolic acid in cleaning products, textile, and pharmaceutical sectors have been observed in the region. Increasing wellness concerns among consumers and growth in e-commerce platforms are factors expected to provide growth opportunities in the coming years.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 restricted the growth of the industry on account of factors such as regulations on supply and distribution of products and raw materials. Decline in demand for cosmetics was observed during the pandemic due to closure of retail shops across the globe. Disturbed supply chain, limited availability of raw materials, and transportation restrictions further hampered the growth of the industry during the pandemic.

Glycolic Acid Market Report Highlights

  • The cosmetic grade segment accounted for a significant share owing to its benefits such as reduced fine lines, aging spots, and irregular pigmentation in skincare products
  • The 99% purity segment accounted for a major share owing to greater application in cosmetics products
  • The personal care & cosmetics segment dominated the global market in 2021 owing to increasing use of glycolic acid in products such as moisturizers, cleansers, and toners
  • Asia Pacific accounted for a major share in 2021 on account of rising population, rapid urbanization, and increasing consumer awareness regarding skin care and wellness
  • The global market is highly competitive owing to the existence of large industry players with global presence including Avid Organics, Cabb Group GmbH, China Petrochemical Corporation, Crosschem Lp, Hebei Chengxin Co., Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Jiaxing Jlight Chemicals Co., Ltd., among others
Polaris Market Research has segmented the glycolic acid market report based on grade, purity, application, and region:

Glycolic Acid, Grade Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
  • Cosmetic Grade
  • Technical Grade
Glycolic Acid, Purity Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
  • 99%
  • 70%
  • 30%
  • Others
Glycolic Acid, Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Household
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Textile
  • Industrial
  • Others
Glycolic Acid, Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
  • North America
  • U.S
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Israel
  • South Africa


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Glycolic Acid Market Insights
4.1. Glycolic Acid – Industry Snapshot
4.2. Glycolic Acid Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Growing demand for glycolic acid in cosmetics industry
4.2.1.2. Increasing glycolic acid consumption in varied applications
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Glycolic acid-based cosmetic products cause skin problems
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Glycolic Acid Market Industry Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3. Cosmetic Grade
5.3.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Cosmetic Grade, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.4. Technical Grade
5.4.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Technical Grade, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3. 99%
6.3.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by 99%, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.4. 70%
6.4.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by 70%, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.5. 30%
6.5.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by 30%, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Others, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3. Personal Care & Cosmetics
7.3.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Personal Care & Cosmetics, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.4. Household
7.4.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Household, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.5. Pharmaceutical
7.5.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.6. Textile
7.6.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Textile, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.7. Industrial
7.7.1. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.8. Others
7.8.1. Global Other Glycolic Acid Market, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8. Global Glycolic Acid Market, by Geography
8.1. Key findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Glycolic Acid Market Assessment, By Geography, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3. Glycolic Acid Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2. North America: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3. North America: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4. Glycolic Acid Market – U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5. Glycolic Acid Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5.2. Canada.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4. Glycolic Acid Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.2. Europe.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.3. Europe: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.4. Glycolic Acid Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.4.2. UK.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.4.3. UK: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5. Glycolic Acid Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5.2. France.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5.3. France: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6. Glycolic Acid Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6.2. Germany.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7. Glycolic Acid Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7.2. Italy.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.8. Glycolic Acid Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.8.2. Spain.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.9. Glycolic Acid Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.10. Glycolic Acid Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.10.2. Russia.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5. Glycolic Acid Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.4. Glycolic Acid Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.4.2. China.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.4.3. China: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5. Glycolic Acid Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5.2. India.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5.3. India: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.6. Glycolic Acid Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.7. Glycolic Acid Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.7.2. Japan.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.8. Glycolic Acid Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.9. Glycolic Acid Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6. Glycolic Acid Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.4. Glycolic Acid Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.5. Glycolic Acid Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.5.2. UAE.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.6. Glycolic Acid Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.6.2. Israel.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.7. Glycolic Acid Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7. Glycolic Acid Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.2. Latin America.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.3. Latin America: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.4. Glycolic Acid Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.5. Glycolic Acid Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.6. Glycolic Acid Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Glycolic Acid Market, by Grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Glycolic Acid Market, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Glycolic Acid Market, by Purity, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Avid Organics
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Cabb Group GmbH
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. China Petrochemical Corporation
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Crosschem Lp
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Hebei Chengxin Co., Ltd
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Jiaxing Jlight Chemicals Co., Ltd
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Phibro Animal Health Corp
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Saanvi Corp
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Shandong xinhua pharmaceutical co. Ltd.
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. The Chemours Company
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Velocity Chemicals Ltd
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Water Chemical Co., Ltd
10.13.1. Company Overview
10.13.2. Financial Performance
10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Xinji City Taida Sinopec Co., Ltd.
10.14.1. Company Overview
10.14.2. Financial Performance
10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Zhonglan Industry Co., Ltd.
10.15.1. Company Overview
10.15.2. Financial Performance
10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
10.15.4. Recent Development

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