The Global Erucic Acid Market was valued at 260 thousand tons in 2024 and is projected to reach 321.67 thousand tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.81% during the forecast period. The market's expansion is driven by factors such as population growth, urbanization, evolving consumer preferences, and rising demand from diverse industries including food and beverage, personal care and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial applications. Though erucic acid occupies a niche within the broader oleochemicals industry, it has demonstrated steady growth due to increasing industrial utility and growing interest in bio-based, sustainable ingredients. Erucic acid, also known as docosenoic acid, is a long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid primarily derived from rapeseed oil, mustard seed oil, and other vegetable oils. It is widely used as a food additive and emulsifier in products like margarine, baked goods, and spreads. In personal care, it serves as an emollient in skincare and haircare formulations, while in pharmaceuticals, it functions as a base in topical ointments and creams. The demand for environmentally friendly, functional ingredients is expected to sustain the market's growth trajectory in the coming years.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	260 Thousand Tons
Market Size 2030	321.67 Thousand Tons
CAGR 2025-2030	3.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Rapeseed Oil
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Demand of Erucic Acid in Food & Beverage Industry

The food and beverage industry continues to be a major driver of growth in the global erucic acid market, as this ingredient gains traction for its functional attributes and diverse applications. As of 2022, the Food & Drink market generated revenues of USD 2.00 billion, with erucic acid emerging as a valuable component due to its exceptional oxidative stability and ability to enhance product longevity by preventing rancidity. Primarily sourced from high-erucic acid rapeseed oil, it is used in a variety of food products including baked goods, snacks, spreads, sauces, and dressings for its ability to improve texture and mouthfeel. Mustard oil, for instance, contains approximately 42.8% erucic acid, contributing to its functional strength in food applications. In contrast, canola oil-developed to contain less than 2% erucic acid-offers a low-erucic option preferred for edible uses. The multifunctional properties of erucic acid and its role in product stability and quality are making it increasingly desirable in the formulation of processed and packaged foods.

Key Market Challenges

Limited Consumer Awareness of Erucic Acid

A key challenge facing the global erucic acid market is the limited consumer awareness regarding the ingredient's safety and benefits. In industries such as food, cosmetics, and personal care-where ingredient transparency and health implications heavily influence purchasing behavior-consumer familiarity plays a critical role. Many consumers remain unaware of what erucic acid is, which can lead to skepticism and reluctance to accept products containing it. This lack of understanding presents a barrier to market growth, especially for brands striving to promote erucic acid-based products. Without adequate education on its benefits and safety profile, the potential for consumer resistance increases. Therefore, manufacturers must invest in targeted educational and marketing campaigns to improve public perception and confidence. Collaborative efforts between producers, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders are necessary to dispel misconceptions and reinforce erucic acid's value across applications through transparent, evidence-based communication.

Key Market Trends

Growing Demand for Sustainable Ingredients

Sustainability is becoming a defining trend in the global erucic acid market, as both consumers and industries shift toward environmentally responsible sourcing and production. Despite rising living costs, consumers are showing a growing willingness to pay a premium-averaging 9.7%-for sustainably produced goods. Erucic acid, derived from renewable sources like high-erucic rapeseed oil, stands out as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based compounds, thanks to its low toxicity and biodegradability. Regulatory pressures to reduce emissions and reliance on non-renewable resources are also motivating industries such as cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, plastics, and agriculture to adopt bio-based alternatives. In the personal care segment, the clean beauty movement is driving demand for plant-derived ingredients that align with sustainability goals. Erucic acid satisfies these criteria while also delivering emollient and conditioning benefits, making it a favored component in modern, eco-conscious product formulations.

Key Market Players

Bunge Limited
Cargill, Incorporated
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Perdue Farms
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Godrej Industries Limited
Wilmar International Limited

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Erucic Acid Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Erucic Acid Market, By Source:

Rapeseed Oil
Canola
Tame Mustard
Fish
Others

Erucic Acid Market, By Grade:

Low
High

Erucic Acid Market, By Application:

Plastic
Printing Ink
Personal Care
Rubber
Pharmaceuticals
Others

Erucic Acid Market, By Region:

Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Erucic Acid Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Erucic Acid Market

5. Voice of Customer

6. Global Erucic Acid Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Source (Rapeseed Oil, Canola, Tame Mustard, Fish, Others)
- 6.2.2. By Grade (Low, High)
- 6.2.3. By Application (Plastic, Printing Ink, Personal Care, Rubber, Pharmaceuticals, Others)
- 6.2.4. By Region
- 6.2.5. By Company (2024)
6.3. Market Map

7. Asia Pacific Erucic Acid Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Source
- 7.2.2. By Grade
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Source
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Grade
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. India Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Source
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Grade
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. Australia Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Source
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Grade
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Japan Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Source
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Grade
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. South Korea Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Source
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Grade
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Europe Erucic Acid Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Source
- 8.2.2. By Grade
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. France Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Source
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Grade
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. Germany Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Source
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Grade
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Spain Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Source
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Grade
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. Italy Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Source
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Grade
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. United Kingdom Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Source
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Grade
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. North America Erucic Acid Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Source
- 9.2.2. By Grade
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. United States Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Source
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Grade
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. Mexico Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Source
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Grade
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. Canada Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Source
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Grade
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Erucic Acid Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Source
- 10.2.2. By Grade
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Source
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Grade
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Argentina Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Source
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Grade
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Colombia Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Source
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Grade
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Middle East and Africa Erucic Acid Market Outlook

11.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 11.2.1. By Source
- 11.2.2. By Grade
- 11.2.3. By Application
- 11.2.4. By Country
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 11.3.1. South Africa Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.2.1. By Source
    - 11.3.1.2.2. By Grade
    - 11.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.2.2.1. By Source
    - 11.3.2.2.2. By Grade
    - 11.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.3. UAE Erucic Acid Market Outlook
  - 11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.2.1. By Source
    - 11.3.3.2.2. By Grade
    - 11.3.3.2.3. By Application

12. Market Dynamics

12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges

13. Market Trends & Developments

13.1. Recent Developments
13.2. Product Launches
13.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

14. Global Erucic Acid Market: SWOT Analysis

15. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

15.1. Competition in the Industry
15.2. Potential of New Entrants
15.3. Power of Suppliers
15.4. Power of Customers
15.5. Threat of Substitute Product

16. PESTLE Analysis

17. Pricing Analysis

18. Competitive Landscape

18.1. Bunge Limited
- 18.1.1. Business Overview
- 18.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 18.1.3. Products & Services
- 18.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 18.1.5. Recent Developments
- 18.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 18.1.7. SWOT Analysis
18.2. Cargill, Incorporated
18.3. Archer Daniels Midland Company
18.4. Perdue Farms
18.5. Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
18.6. Godrej Industries Limited
18.7. Wilmar International Limited

19. Strategic Recommendations

20. About Us & Disclaimer

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