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市場調查報告書
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1987054
乙酸酐市場報告:按應用和地區分類(2026-2034 年)Acetic Anhydride Market Report by End-Use (Cellulose Acetate, Pharmaceuticals, Tetraacetylethylenediamine, and Others), and Region 2026-2034 |
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2025年全球乙酸酐市場規模達40億美元。展望未來,IMARC Group預測,到2034年,該市場規模將達到50億美元,2026年至2034年的複合年成長率為2.40%。該市場正經歷穩定成長,其促進因素包括:人們對合成多種藥物和藥物中間體的興趣日益濃厚;快速都市化導致忙碌的人們對加工食品的需求不斷成長;以及化學行業的快速發展。
人們對多種藥物和藥物中間體的合成越來越感興趣
對多種藥物及藥物中間體合成的日益重視,推動了乙酸酐的應用範圍擴大,這對市場產生了積極影響。根據Statista統計,2022年全球藥品銷售額總合1.48兆美元。乙酸酐是生產阿斯匹靈、乙醯胺酚及其他藥物的重要原料。以乙酸酐為基礎的阿斯匹靈有助於治療輕度至中度疼痛、發炎或關節炎,並有助於降低心臟病、中風和血栓的風險。人群中心臟病盛行率的上升,推動了製藥業對乙酸酐的需求。此外,老年人對各種發炎性疾病的易感性增加,也促進了阿斯匹靈消費量的成長,從而支撐了市場成長。根據聯合國預測,全球65歲及以上人口比例將從2022年的10%增加到2050年的16%。
食品需求增加
食品飲料產業對乙酸酐的需求不斷成長,為市場帶來了光明的前景。快速的都市化以及忙碌人群對加工食品和即食食品的日益青睞,都推動了市場成長。根據《統計時報》報道,截至2021年,全球整體有44.6億人居住在都市區,34.2億人居住在農村地區。此外,預計到2050年,全球城市人口將達到66.8億。乙酸酐也用於生產改性澱粉,由於其對熱和弱酸的穩定性更高,因此適用於食品增稠。它可用作發酵劑,並與其他化合物(例如小蘇打)結合使用,用於生產需要烘焙的產品。它也可用作多種食品的香料,包括醬汁、調味料、醃菜和醃料。乙酸酐有助於維持各種食品配方中理想的酸鹼度,從而確保產品的穩定性、質地和風味一致性。它還能延長多種食品的保存期限。此外,全球人口的成長推動了對各種食品需求的增加,從而促進了醋酸酐市場的發展。根據世界銀行統計,2022年世界人口為79.5億,高於2021年的78.9億。
化工產業蓬勃發展。
根據Statista統計,2022年全球化學工業總銷售額超過5.72兆美元。同年全球化學品消費額達5.77兆歐元。蓬勃發展的全球化學工業推動了對乙酸酐在各種應用領域的需求。乙酸酐用於工業合成乙酸單體、酯和鹽。它是一種高活性化合物,能與水和醇快速反應生成酯和乙酸酯。隨著時間的推移,它也會與大氣中的氧氣反應生成二氧化碳(CO2)和乙酸。此外,它還可用作香葉醇、檸檬醛和檸檬酸生產的催化劑。過程首先將乙酸酐與碳化鈣反應生成氧化鈣。
The global acetic anhydride market size reached USD 4.0 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.0 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.40% during 2026-2034. The market is experiencing stable growth driven by the increasing focus on synthesizing numerous drugs and pharmaceutical intermediates, rising demand for numerous processed food products among people with busy lifestyles due to rapid urbanization, and the burgeoning chemical sector.
Rising Focus on Synthesizing Numerous Drugs and Pharmaceutical Intermediates
The growing adoption of acetic anhydride due to the increasing focus on synthesizing numerous drugs and pharmaceutical intermediates is positively influencing the market. Statista claims that pharmaceutical revenues worldwide totaled US$ 1.48 trillion in 2022. Acetic anhydride is a crucial raw material for aspirin, acetaminophen, and other pharmaceuticals manufacturing. Acetic anhydride-based aspirin assists in treating mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or arthritis. It aids in lowering the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots among individuals. The rising number of heart diseases among individuals is catalyzing the demand for acetic anhydride in pharmaceutical medications. Furthermore, the increasing consumption of aspirins among the geriatric population, as they are more prone to various inflammatory diseases, is supporting the market growth. According to the United Nations (UN), the global population aged 65 and above is projected to rise from 10% in 2022 to 16% in 2050.
Increasing Demand for Food Products
The growing demand for acetic anhydrite in the food and beverage (F&B) sector is offering a positive market outlook. The rising adoption of processed and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products among people with busy lifestyles due to rapid urbanization is contributing to the market growth. Statistics Times claims that 4.46 billion people live in urban areas and 3.42 billion live in rural areas across the globe in 2021. It also states that the worldwide urban population is projected to grow to 6.68 billion by 2050. Furthermore, acetic anhydride is used to produce modified starches that assist in improving stability against heat and mild acids and are suitable for thickening food products. Acetic anhydrite serves as a fermentation agent and is used in combination with other compounds, such as sodium bicarbonate, for the manufacture of products that require baking. It acts as a flavoring agent in a wide range of food products, including sauces, dressings, pickles, and marinades. It helps maintain the desired acidity or alkalinity in various food formulations and ensures product stability, texture, and taste consistency. It also benefits in extending the shelf-life of various food products. Apart from this, the escalating demand for numerous food products on account of the increasing population across the globe is propelling the acetic anhydride market growth. As per World Bank, the global population recorded 7.95 billion in 2022, which was 7.89 billion in 2021.
Thriving Chemical Sector
According to Statista, the total revenue of the global chemical industry amounted to over US$ 5.72 trillion in 2022. It also states that the chemical consumption worldwide reached 5.77 trillion euros in the same year. The thriving chemical industry across the globe is catalyzing the acetic anhydride market demand for various purposes. Acetic anhydride is used in the industrial synthesis of acetate monomers, esters, and salts. It is a reactive compound that reacts rapidly with water and alcohol to produce esters or acetates. It reacts with atmospheric oxygen over time to produce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and acetic acid. It is also used as a catalyst in making geraniol, citral, and citric acid and this process starts by combining anhydride with calcium carbide, which produces calcium oxide.
Cellulose acetate accounts for the majority of the market share
Cellulose acetate is a biomass material produced by chemically modifying hydroxyl groups with acetic acids in cellulose materials derived from nonedible parts of plants, such as wood fibers and cotton. It has antimicrobial activity against bacterial species, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. It has enhanced solubility in water and biodegradability, reducing their impact on natural environments. It is a highly versatile material that can be easily molded, extruded, or cast into numerous shapes and forms. It offers low electrical conductivity and insulating properties and high resistance to ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is used to manufacture eyeglass frames on account of their lightweight and durable properties. The research report of IMARC group states that the global eyewear market size reached US$ 159.6 Billion in 2023. Apart from this, cellulose acetate is widely employed in the textile sector to produce clothing, upholstery, and linings due to its softness and ability to hold vibrant colors. People are increasingly preferring premium-quality clothing solutions that offer enhanced comfort and softness. According to Statista, natural fibers, such as cotton or wool, reached a production volume of 25.2 million metric tons, whereas chemical fibers accounted for 87.6 million metric tons in 2022.
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest acetic anhydride market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include China, North America, Western Europe, North East Asia, South East Asia, Middle East & Africa, and Eastern Europe. According to the report, North America represents the largest regional market for acetic anhydride.
North America has a huge presence of major pharmaceutical companies. Acetic anhydride is widely used in the pharmaceutical sector of the region for drug synthesis. The rising awareness among individuals about the importance of medications in treating various diseases is propelling the demand for acetic anhydride in the pharmaceutical sector. People are willing to spend on medicines to maintain their active lifestyle and prevent diseases. As per Statista, the total amount of money spent on medicines reached about US$ 574 billion in 2022 in the United States. Besides this, the derivative of acetic anhydride, such as cellulose acetate, is a common material used in cigarette filters. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that nearly 12 of every 100 U.S. adults aged 18 years or older (11.5%) smoked cigarettes in 2021. This means an estimated 28.3 million adults in the US smoke cigarettes in the same year. This benefit in increasing the acetic anhydride market 2021.