Sodium Benzoate Market

Sodium Benzoate Market: Introduction

• The global sodium benzoate market is expected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, owing to the rise in demand for convenience foods and food products with longer shelf life
• Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in several industries, such as food & beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to maintain product quality, improve product safety, and extend product shelf life. It is mainly used in PH less than 4.5 as a preservative; the effectiveness of sodium benzoate increases with decline in pH level.
• Rise in use of synthetic preservatives on poultry and meat in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions is another factor that is likely to drive the global sodium benzoate market during the forecast period.

Key Drivers of Sodium Benzoate Market

• The sodium benzoate market has been growing in accordance with growth trends of the pharmaceutical and food & beverages industries. Factors, such as increase in urban population, demand for pharmaceutical supplies, rise in consumer awareness, and growth of the packaged food industry have propelled the expansion of the global sodium benzoate market.
• Demand for food and beverages is rapidly increasing in the Middle East & Africa region, and this trend is anticipated to continue during the forecast period. This demand, coupled with various planned investments by different governments in the food & beverages industry, is estimated to increase the demand for sodium benzoate during the forecast period.
• Certain health issues reported by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are likely to hamper the growth of the global sodium benzoate market during the forecast period

Food & Beverages Application Segment to Witness Attractive Opportunities

• In terms of volume and value, the food & beverages application segment is projected to grow rapidly during the forecast period
• In the food & beverages industry, sodium benzoate is widely used to improve taste as a pH control agent and as a chelating agent, and to prevent decomposition of food
• Sodium benzoate is also used as a preservative in cosmetics and medicines. It has application in fireworks as fuel, which is in powdered form that gives out a whistling sound.

Side Effects of Sodium Benzoate Likely To Hamper Market

• Sodium benzoate is a harmful preservative and is easily soluble. Moreover, it is affordable which widens its usage. However, researches have revealed that overuse of this chemical solvent can cause cancer by affecting the oxygen cells present in the body. This factor is likely to restrain the growth of the global sodium benzoate market.
• Consumers are constantly orientated towards fresh and organic food products, which contain minimum chemicals. Change in consumer mindset will directly impact the growth of the global sodium benzoate market.
• Several developed countries have already banned foods that contain sodium benzoate. Thus, key players operating in the market are constantly involved in developing new chemicals that do not cause any harm to the human body. This changing trend is a huge barrier in the expansion of the global sodium benzoate market.

Asia Pacific to Hold Major Share of Global Sodium Benzoate Market

• Demand for sodium benzoate is estimated to be high in the food & beverages industry during the forecast period. Moreover, the demand for this chemical is expected to rise in Asia Pacific, owing to the growth of the food & beverages industry of countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.
• Increase in consumer spending and growing population will boost the healthcare industry, which will support the growth of sodium benzoate market in the Asia Pacific region. China occupies a major share of the sodium benzoate market in Asia Pacific. This market in China is anticipated to grow a rapid pace.
• In developed countries such as Germany and the U.S., usage of synthetic preservatives is banned, as it has various effects on human health. This factor is projected to affect the growth of the sodium benzoates market during the forecast period.
• Middle East & Africa is anticipated to be the rapidly growing market for sodium benzoate during the forecast period. This market in Middle East & Africa is in its developing stage and key players are largely investing in this region to improve their presence and increase market share.

Key Players in Global Market

Key players operating in the global sodium benzoate market include:

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Foodchem International Corporation
• A.M. Food Chemical Co. Limited
• Wuhan Youji Industries Co., Ltd.
• DuPont de Nemours Company
• Eastman Chemical Company, E.I.
• Brown Chemical Co. Ltd
• Charkit Chemical Corp
• Jarchem Industries,
• Spectrum Chemicals
• Cellmark USA, LLC

Global Sodium Benzoate Market: Research Scope

Global Sodium Benzoate Market, by Application  

• Food & Beverages
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Global Sodium Benzoate Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia & CIS
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa