Global Erucic Acid Market Size, Share, Form, Source, Grade, End-User, Demand & Supply, Application, Regional Demand, Company Share, 2025-2035

Global Erucic Acid Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Erucic Acid Market Size Was Estimated at USD 343.80 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.12% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Erucic Acid Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 535.85 Million by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Erucic Acid Market Size was worth around USD 343.80 Million in 2024, growing to USD 358.10 Million in 2025, and is predicted to grow to around USD 535.85 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.12% from 2025 to 2035. The market for erucic acid is expected to increase steadily due to the opportunity for industrial applications, rising demand in lubricants and cosmetics, growing use in pharmaceuticals, and rising interest in bio-based chemicals.

Global Erucic Acid Market Forecast and Revenue Size

• 2024 Market Size: USD 343.80 Million
• 2025 Market Size: USD 358.10 Million
• 2035 Projected Market Size: USD 535.85 Million
• CAGR (2025-2035): 4.12%
• North America: Largest market in 2024
• Asia Pacific: Fastest growing market

Market Overview   

The global production, trade, and use of erucic acid, also referred to as docosenoic acid, a 22-carbon monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, and its derivatives, is referred to as the "erucic acid market." The erucic acid market, a multipurpose oleochemical intermediate appreciated for its emulsifying, lubricating, and stabilizing qualities, is identified by its long-chain structure. This covers procurement from vegetable oils with high erucic content, processing and purification, and subsequent applications in sectors like coatings, lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, cosmetics, and medicines. The growing need for erucic acid in a variety of industrial applications, especially in the lubricant and cosmetics industries, is projected to drive the global market for this product and signal a move toward more bio-based and sustainable substitutes. The growing need for sustainable energy sources is driving a surge in demand for biofuels in the global erucic acid market.  

Key Market Insights

• North America is expected to account for the largest share in the erucic acid market during the forecast period.     
• In terms of form, the liquid segment is projected to lead the erucic acid market throughout the forecast period   
• In terms of application, the lubricants segment captured the largest portion of the market      

Erucic Acid Market Trends

• Growing consumer desire for natural, plant-based, and sustainable products, particularly in personal care and cosmetics
• Lubricants, plasticizers, biodegradable polymers, and bio-based compounds are becoming more and more popular in industrial settings.
• Technological innovation in extraction, processing, and cultivation to increase yield, decrease variability, and save costs.
• Creation of HEAR oil/plants with a greater concentration of erucic acid and a more consistent output in a range of circumstances.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the erucic acid market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyzes the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the erucic acid market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, Form launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the erucic acid market.    

Driving factors:

The creation of biodiesel, an environmentally acceptable substitute for fossil fuels, uses erucic acid, which is extracted from rapeseed oil. The health benefits of erucic acid, especially in dietary applications, are becoming more widely recognized, according to the global erucic acid market industry. The market for erucic acid is being greatly boosted by the growing trend of producing chemicals from green feedstock. The demand for erucic acid in Asian nations is anticipated to increase due to its numerous uses in lubricants, polymers, and personal hygiene products. Growing oilseed production, regulatory focus on environmentally friendly additives, and industry transitions to green chemistry are driving the erucic acid market.    

Restraining Factors:  

Stringent regulatory restrictions on its use in food products, erratic raw material supplies, high production costs, lack of consumer awareness in developing nations, and competition from alternative natural and synthetic chemicals in industrial applications are some of the factors that are restricting the erucic acid market.  

Market Segmentation    

The global erucic acid market is divided into form and application.

Global Erucic Acid Market, By Form:    

Why is the liquid segment of erucic acid experiencing growth?

The liquid segment led the erucic acid market, generating the largest revenue share. The general industrial preference for liquid erucic acid, which provides more versatility and ease of handling in a variety of applications such as lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, and bio-based chemicals, is what drives the growth of the liquid segment. The liquid form is a popular option for producers looking to create high-performing, eco-friendly products because of its exceptional solubility and reactivity.

The solid segment in the erucic acid market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Emerging uses in specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals, where solid erucic acid derivatives are prized for their stability and controlled release qualities, are driving the solid market. Additionally, additional research and development efforts concentrating on solid-state formulations are anticipated to open up new avenues and support the sector's quick growth.   

Global Erucic Acid Market, By Application:    

Why is there a growing need for biodegradable and environmentally benign lubricants?

The lubricants segment held the largest market share in the erucic acid market. The growing need for lubricant formulations that are both biodegradable and environmentally benign is driving the lubricants market. Erucic acid is a favored raw ingredient for making high-performance industrial lubricants, particularly in the equipment and automotive industries, due to its exceptional lubricity, thermal stability, and biodegradability.  

The cosmetics segment in the erucic acid market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The growing customer preference for natural and bio-based materials in personal care products is responsible for the cosmetics market. The use of erucic acid in skincare and haircare products has grown due to its emollient qualities and capacity to boost skin moisture. Demand is also being driven by rising knowledge of the advantages of safe and sustainable cosmetic chemicals.  

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Erucic Acid Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America Erucic Acid Market Trends

How is the demand for bioplastics, specialty lubricants, and high-temperature materials changing in North America?

North America's supply chain is well-established, its crop area is vast, and its industrial applications, such as bioplastics, specialty lubricants, and high-temperature materials, are growing in demand. The demand for erucic acid in these areas has increased significantly as a result of stricter regulations and manufacturers' transition to using environmentally friendly additives. The increased need for bio-based chemicals, green lubricants, polymers, cosmetics, and medicinal uses is what is driving North America. U.S. officials boosted research and development funding through the USDA, supporting HEAR innovation with sustainable agriculture awards and bio-based feedstock-promoting regulations.  

U.S Erucic Acid Market Trends

What is driving the steady rise of the erucic acid market in the United States?

The growing demand for erucic acid in industrial applications, such lubricants, plasticizers, cosmetics, and surfactants, is propelling the market's steady rise in the United States. The nation consumes a sizable portion of the world's high-erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR), which is bolstered by rising domestic production and increased HEAR cultivation thanks to contract farming programs. The efficiency and purity of products are being enhanced by technological developments in the extraction and refining processes.

Canada Erucic Acid Market Trends

Which industrial products are driving the demand for erucic acid in Canada?

The market for erucic acid in Canada is expanding steadily due to its growing use in industrial products such plasticizers, lubricants, and bio-based chemicals. With canola accounting for almost 90% of its oilseed production, Canada continues to be a major producer and exporter of canola, the main source of erucic acid. Canada exported 14 million tons of canola in 2024, and its derivatives are used in a variety of industries, such as corrosion inhibitors and food emulsifiers.

Asia Pacific Erucic Acid Market Trends

Why are Asia Pacific governments promoting the use of bio-based chemicals and sustainable agriculture?

The Asia Pacific region's governments are putting regulations into place to encourage the use of bio-based chemicals and sustainable agriculture. For example, the government of India provides subsidies and research funds to encourage the production of high-erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR).  The market is anticipated to be driven by the growing use of bio-based goods, as well as favorable governmental regulations and technical developments. Molecular distillation systems are being used by Malaysian companies like Emery Oleochemicals to create ultra-high-purity erucic acid for use in biodegradable polymers and pharmaceuticals.  

Japan Erucic Acid Market Trends

Which industrial applications are contributing to the growing demand for HEAR in Japan?

The market for high erucic acid rapeseed oil (HEAR) in Japan is expanding steadily due to rising demand from industrial uses such plasticizers, lubricants, and bio-based chemicals. Japan is well-positioned for sustained expansion in the erucic acid industry thanks to its strategic position in the production of rapeseed oil and developments in cold-pressing technologies that optimize acid yield. The growing use of bio-based products and encouraging government regulations also contribute to the market.

China Erucic Acid Market Trends

What role does Hong Kong play in China’s rapeseed oil export market?

The biofuels and cosmetics industries' strong demand is driving the market's expansion. A major source of erucic acid, rapeseed oil, had a 218% increase in exports to 21,000 tons from China, suggesting a robust export market. 93% of total exports went to Hong Kong, making it the primary destination. Erucic acid demand has increased across a range of industries as a result of government regulations that prioritize bio-based substitutes over petroleum-based chemicals.

Competitive Analysis:    

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global erucic acid market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their Form of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes Form development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Worldwide Top Key Players in The Erucic Acid Market Include

• Cargill
• BASF
• AkzoNobel
• PMC Biogenix
• Suntheanine
• Jatropha Oil Co.
• Fujiko Chemical
• H and E Chemical
• Emery Oleochemicals
• Nisshin OilliO Group
• Kraton Corporation
• Vantage Oleochemicals
• Nanjing Lvfeng Chemical
• Zhejiang Jianye Chemical
• Shaanxi Dideu Chemical
• Others 

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment    

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the erucic acid market based on the following segments:

Global Erucic Acid Market, By Form

• Liquid
• Solid

Global Erucic Acid Market, By Application

• Lubricants
• Surfactants
• Plastics
• Cosmetics
• Food Industry

Global Erucic Acid Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa