Market Dynamics
The global ascorbic acid market is expected to witness a high growth rate in the coming decade, owing to vitamin deficiency concerns caused due to changing lifestyles and dietary habits around the world. Due to the rowing demand and the availability of low-cost manufacturing facilities in China, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for ascorbic acid during the forecast period.
The North American and European markets are set to grow due to the rising health issues like diabetes, in turn fueling the demand for ascorbic acid as a substitute for low-calorie sweetener.
Market Segmentation
Ascorbic acid, a common source of vitamin C, is used in various important end-use industries. The market is segmented based on end user into pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, personal care, and others. In the pharmaceutical industry, ascorbic acid finds a major application in the manufacturing of antioxidants. The food & beverage industry holds a major share and is growing at a high rate, owing to the rising health issues, thus acting as a substitute for sweeteners. Vitamin C and its salts are used in cosmetics and personal care product formulation, owing to slow deterioration caused by exposure to the air and their ability to control finished product pH. Vitamin C rejuvenates skin and reduces wrinkles and aging. The global personal care or cosmetic market is expected to witness significant gains at over 5%. Rising demand for anti-aging creams, sunscreen lotions, and other bio-based products, owing to varying climatic dynamics, is expected to fuel vitamin C demand. The report also analyses the demand pattern of various markets based on geography, which includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World, where Asia-Pacific occupies the largest market share.
Competitive Landscape
Leading manufacturers and suppliers in the ascorbic acid industry include:
- DSM
- Northeast Pharmaceutical Group
- Spec-chem
- Shandong Luwei Pharmaceutical
- Topscience
- Bactolac Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Luckerkong Biotech
- Aland Nutraceuticals Group
- King-pharm
- Chengxin Pharma
- FreShine
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1. Introduction
1.1 Key Deliverables of the Study
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Market Definition
2. Research Approach & Methodology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Study Timeline
2.3 Study Phases
2.3.1 Secondary Research
2.3.2 Statistical Analysis
2.3.3 Expert Validation
3. Market Overview
3.1 Market Trends
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Drivers
4.2 Restraints
4.3 Opportunities
4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products & Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. Market Segmentation
5.1 By End User
5.1.1 Pharmaceutical
5.1.2 Food & Beverages
5.1.3 Personal Care
5.1.4 Others
5.2 By Geography
5.2.1 North America
5.2.1.1 US
5.2.1.2 Canada
5.2.1.3 Mexico
5.2.1.4 Rest of North America
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.2.1 UK
5.2.2.2 France
5.2.2.3 Germany
5.2.2.4 Russia
5.2.2.5 Italy
5.2.2.6 Rest of Europe
5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
5.2.3.1 China
5.2.3.2 Japan
5.2.3.3 India
5.2.3.4 Australia
5.2.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.2.4 South America
5.2.4.1 Brazil
5.2.4.2 Argentina
5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
5.2.5 Africa
5.2.5.1 South Africa
5.2.5.2 Rest of Africa
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 Strategy Adopted by Key Players
6.2 Most Active Companies in the Past Five Years
6.3 Market Share Analysis
7. Company Profiles
7.1 DSM
7.2 Northeast Pharmaceutical Group
7.3 Shandong Luwei Pharmaceutical
7.4 Bactolac Pharmaceutical Inc.
7.5 Aland Nutraceuticals Group
7.6 DuPont
7.7 FreShine
7.8 Luckerkong Biotech
7.9 King-pharm
7.10 Top Science
7.11 BASF
7.12 Dishman Group
7.13 GlaxoSmithKline Plc
7.14 CSPC Pharmaceutical Group
8. Appendix
8.1 Disclaimer
8.2 Sources
8.3 Sources
