Glucaric Acid Global Market Report 2026

Glucaric acid, also known as saccharic acid, is a chemical compound derived from the oxidation of glucose. It occurs naturally in small quantities in various fruits and vegetables, including oranges, apples, and broccoli.

The primary types of glucaric acid comprise calcium D-glucarate, pure glucaric acid, D-glucaric acid-1,4-lactone, potassium sodium D-glucarate, and others. Calcium D-glucarate is a combination of glucaric acid and calcium, which aids in detoxification by inhibiting beta-glucuronidase. These compounds find applications across diverse sectors such as detergents, healthcare, food manufacturing, corrosion inhibitors, among others. Sales channels are typically categorized into direct sales and indirect sales.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the glucaric acid market by increasing the cost of imported glucose feedstocks, oxidation catalysts, and specialty processing equipment required for high-purity production. These higher costs have affected detergent, healthcare, and food manufacturing applications, particularly in regions such as North America and Europe that rely on international chemical supply chains. Tariff-related price volatility has also influenced downstream product pricing and margins. To address these challenges, manufacturers are investing in local bio-based production, optimizing conversion efficiencies, and developing alternative feedstock pathways. In some cases, tariffs have encouraged regional production of sustainable glucaric acid derivatives and strengthened domestic chemical manufacturing ecosystems.

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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 Freres 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Calcium D-Glucarate; Pure Glucaric Acid; D-Glucaric Acid-1;4-Lactone; Potassium Sodium D-Glucarate; Other Types
• 2) By Application: Detergents; Healthcare; Corrosion Inhibitors; Other Applications
• 3) By Sales Channel: Direct Sale; Indirect Sale
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Calcium D-Glucarate: Calcium D-Glucarate Powder; Calcium D-Glucarate Capsules Or Tablets
• 2) By Pure Glucaric Acid: Pharmaceutical Grade Pure Glucaric Acid; Industrial Grade Pure Glucaric Acid
• 3) By D-Glucaric Acid-1;4-Lactone: Food Grade D-Glucaric Acid-1;4-Lactone; Pharmaceutical Grade D-Glucaric Acid-1;4-Lactone
• 4) By Potassium Sodium D-Glucarate: Potassium Sodium D-Glucarate Powder; Potassium Sodium D-Glucarate Tablets
• 5) By Other Types: Liquid D-Glucaric Acid; Other Specialized Forms
• Companies Mentioned: The Archer Daniels Midland Company; BASF SE; LyondellBasell Industries; Merck KGaA; Koninklijke DSM N.V; Sinochem Group; Roquette Freres 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
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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