United States Acetaldehyde Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Process (Oxidation of Ethylene, Oxidation of Ethanol, Dehydrogenation of Ethanol, and Others), By Application (Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics, Paper & Pulp, Plastics & Synthetic Rubber, Paints & Coatings, and Others), and United States Acetaldehyde Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United States Acetaldehyde Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The US Acetaldehyde Market Size Was Estimated at USD 85.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.42% from 2025 to 2035
• The US Acetaldehyde Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 169.4 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United States Acetaldehyde Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 169.4 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.42% from 2025 to 2035. The expansion of the United States' acetaldehyde market is propelled by the food and beverage industry's need for acetaldehyde.

Market Overview

Acetaldehyde is the most basic aldehyde; it is a colourless, flammable liquid with a strong, fruity smell. Demand in the United States has significantly increased because of a variety of industrial applications and growing demand for this versatile chemical compound. It serves several different industries, including food and beverages, polymers, chemicals, and medicine. Rapid growth in end-user industries is one of the main reasons underlying the increasing demand for acetaldehyde. Since acetaldehyde is a necessary step in the synthesis of numerous compounds, it finds extensive use in the chemical industry. Its significance is compounded as it serves as a precursor for other compounds, including pyridine and acetic acid. Acetaldehyde is critical to the manufacture of polymers such as polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate. In the plastics industry, these polymers contribute to increasing demand for acetaldehyde because they are necessary components in adhesives, packaging, and plastic products. Acetaldehyde is used in the pharmaceutical industry to synthesise a wide variety of pharmaceuticals and treatments, which contributes to market expansion. Acetaldehyde's range of application is further extended in the food and beverage industry as a flavouring agent.

The US EPA recently designated acetaldehyde as a high-priority substance for the Toxic Substances Control Act's (TSCA) formal risk review process. It may take up to a year to finish an FSC risk review, which includes detecting and controlling any possible hazards to the environment or public health.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United States acetaldehyde market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States acetaldehyde market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product 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 analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United States acetaldehyde market.

Driving Factors

The growth of the United States acetaldehyde market is boosted as it acts as a precursor in the synthesis of pyridine, utilizing formaldehyde. It is also used as a precursor of pyridine in Hantzsch synthesis. The alkaline properties and miscibility of acetaldehyde make it a preferred precursor for producing other things like vitamins, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The market will have ample opportunities for development due to the growing demand for vitamins, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical products. With rising industrialisation, demand and use of acetic acid have increased tremendously in the past few years.  Acetic acid is used in manufacturing metal acetate, vinyl acetates, cellulose acetates, esters, plastics, and polymeric materials. In addition, acetic acid is used in producing and processing several compounds, which find applications in a number of end-use industries.

Restraining Factors

The United States acetaldehyde market faces obstacles because acetaldehyde is a reactive carbonyl compound that can be damaging to human health. Beyond headache, lightheadedness, and dizziness, it can irritate skin, eyes, throat, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract at concentrations as low as 1000 ppm. 

Market Segmentation

The United States acetaldehyde market share is classified into process and application.

• The oxidation of ethylene segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States acetaldehyde market is segmented by process into oxidation of ethylene, oxidation of ethanol, dehydrogenation of ethanol, and others. Among these, the oxidation of ethylene segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is driven by its reliability and low price; ethylene oxidation is one of the most common methods to produce acetaldehyde. This approach provides an avenue for producers to make acetaldehyde from ethylene, a feedstock chemical that is highly available in commodity markets, at a cost-effective price. Its popularity among acetaldehyde producers is partially a result of the relative ease of operability and low energy consumption when compared to alternative methods.

• The food & beverage segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the United States acetaldehyde market is segmented into food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, paper & pulp, plastics & synthetic rubber, paints & coatings, and others. Among these, the food & beverage segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is propelled as it is a precursor chemical for developing preservatives and flavourings. It is very important for enhancing the flavour and aroma of several foods and beverages, including fruit juices, dairy products, and candies. As consumers increasingly desire new and unique flavours, acetaldehyde also provides a means of producing new flavours and flavour combinations.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United States acetaldehyde market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product 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 product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Celanese Corp Class A
• Eastman Chemical Co
• Honeywell International
• Lonza Group Ltd.
• LCY Chemical Corp.
• Showa Denko K.K.
• Vigon International
• SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp
• 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 United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United States acetaldehyde market based on the following segments:

United States Acetaldehyde Market, By Process

• Oxidation of Ethylene
• Oxidation of Ethanol
• Dehydrogenation of Ethanol
• Others

United States Acetaldehyde Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage
• Chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
• Paper & Pulp
• Plastics & Synthetic Rubber
• Paints & Coatings
• Others