Market Snapshot

2016 - 2026
2020
6.3 %

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Market Overview
Africa Lactic Acid Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period (2020-2025).
- Lactic acid demand in the food and beverage market is growing with the emerging technology and the growing demand in applications. Due to various functional properties of lactic acid, it is used as a key ingredient in food and beverage products.
- The major drivers for the lactic acid market are increased demand in food applications of lactic acid, availability of cheap raw materials, various functional properties of lactic acid, and regulatory approval by international regulations.
Scope of the report
Africa Lactic Acid Market is segmented by source into natural and synthetic. Based on the application, the market is divided into bakery, confectionery, beverage, dairy and frozen products and meat, poultry, and seafood, and others. The study also involves the analysis of regions such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and the rest of Africa.
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Synthetic |
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Bakery | |
Confectionery | |
Beverages | |
Dairy and Frozen Products | |
Meat, Poultry and Seafood | |
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Key Market Trends
Growing Demand for Specialty Food Ingredients
Specialty acidulants offer various functional properties. They act as antioxidants, curing and pickling agents, flavor enhancers, flavoring agents, leavening agents, pH control agents, sequestrate, and synergists. Owing to various functional properties of lactic acid, it is used as a key ingredient in food & beverage products. Lactic acid has its wide scope of application in the food and beverage industry coupled with the range of functional benefits provided by food acidulants are key factors driving the food acidulants market. In addition, the robust growth in the food and beverage sector majorly supports the market worldwide. With the economic development along with changing consumer behavior in Africa, the region outshines as a promising market for the food and beverage industry supplementing the consumption of food acidulants. Lactic acid also has a wide application in the preservative market.

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Increased Utilization in Meat Products
The major driver for lactic acid growth is the increase in demand for meat and other food application of lactic acid availability of cheap raw materials, innovation in technology, and strong support of big manufacturing companies in the region. The low cost of raw materials such as molasses, starch, sugarcane, and other carbohydrates for production has been a big advantage for industries, as it directly lowers the final cost of the product. Also, these raw materials are abundant and easily available in the domestic regions for production, which is driving the market.

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Competitive Landscape
Africa's lactic acid market is consolidated as the major players are holding the maximum market share. The key strategies adopted by the players are mergers and expansion, new product development, partnerships, and expansion to meet the increasing demand from food industries. The prominent players in the market are Corbion NV, Galactic, Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd, Brenntag AG, and Foodchem International Corporation.
Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
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1.2 Scope of the Study
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3.1 Market Overview
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Market Drivers
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4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
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4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
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4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
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4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Source
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5.1.1 Natural
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5.1.2 Synthetic
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5.2 By Application
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5.2.1 Bakery
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5.2.2 Confectionery
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5.2.3 Beverages
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5.2.4 Dairy and Frozen Products
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5.2.5 Meat, Poultry and Seafood
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5.2.6 Others
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5.3 Geography
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5.3.1 Africa
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5.3.1.1 South Africa
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5.3.1.2 Nigeria
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5.3.1.3 Kenya
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5.3.1.4 Rest of Africa
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Most Active Companies
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6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
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6.3 Market Share Analysis
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6.4 Company Profiles
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6.4.1 Corbion NV
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6.4.2 Galactic
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6.4.3 Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd
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6.4.4 Brenntag AG
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6.4.5 Foodchem International Corporation
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the study period of this market?
The Africa Lactic Acid Market market is studied from 2016 - 2026.
What is the growth rate of Africa Lactic Acid Market?
The Africa Lactic Acid Market is growing at a CAGR of 6.3% over the next 5 years.
Who are the key players in Africa Lactic Acid Market?
- Corbion NV
- Galactic
- Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd
- Brenntag AG
- Foodchem International Corporation
Are the major companies operating in Africa Lactic Acid Market.