세계 젖산나트륨 시장 규모는 2023년 3억 100만 달러에서 2031년 5억 4,487만 달러에 이를 전망이고, 예측 기간 동안 복합 연간 성장률(CAGR) 7.7%의 성장이 전망되고 있습니다. 젖산나트륨은 식품 첨가물, 화장품 제제 등의 다기능 특성을 제공함으로써 많은 부문에 점차 이익을 가져오고 있습니다. 북아시아는 세계 미용시장의 약 35%를 차지하며, 북미(26%), 유럽(22%)이 이에 이릅니다. 장기 보존 식품에 대한 수요 증가가 젖산나트륨 시장을 크게 뒷받침하고 있습니다. 유럽 국가에서는 RTE 식품의 동향이 급속히 증가하고 있으며, 식품 기업은 귀중한 영양소를 포함하여 보존 기간이 연장된 제품의 제조를 장려하고 있습니다.
젖산나트륨 시장은 항균 특성, 화장품에 필수적인 보존제, 많은 식품에 포함된 식품 첨가물 등 몇 가지 중요한 용도에 더 큰 성장을 보이고 있습니다. 젖산나트륨은 육류 포장 산업에서 널리 사용되는 식용 재료로 간주되며 세포를 효과적으로 활성화하여 수분을 유지합니다. 게다가, 식품중의 대량의 자유수를 유지해, 수분 활성을 저하시키는 뛰어난 항균 특성을 가지고 있습니다. 젖산나트륨은 피부의 수분 함량을 최대 84% 증가시키는 우수한 보습제로 사용됩니다. 그 결과, 식품 및 퍼스널케어 부문이 젖산나트륨 시장의 성장을 가속하고 있습니다.
특정 식품 및 영양소에 대한 우려 증가는 식품 기업에게 신체의 적절한 영양소 함량 요건을 충족시키는 필수 식품 첨가물의 개발을 촉구하고 있습니다. 젖산나트륨은 pH를 안정시키는 pH 조정제로서, 또한 식품의 향미 조성을 개선하는 조미료로서 사용되는 식품 첨가물로서 폭넓은 용도가 있습니다. 해산물, 조리된 식품, 인스턴트 식품 및 식품 보충제 등에 차례차례로 사용되고 있습니다. 또한 유제품, 식물성 제품, 시리얼, 스낵 과자 등에도 사용됩니다. 젖산 나트륨은 특정 식품 등급의 계층에 따라 식품에 사용되며 원료에서 가공 식품, 조리 식품까지 다룹니다. 젖산나트륨은 21 CFR 184.1,768에서 GRAS(Generally Recognized as Safe)로 인정되지만 FDA는 유아용 식품이나 조제 분유에 사용을 인정하지 않습니다. 따라서 식품 기반 첨가물에 대한 긍정적인 시장 요인은 젖산 나트륨 시장의 성장에 기여합니다.
예를 들어, 2023년 5월, 식품 산업의 세계 기업인 Cargill과 CIECH는 나트륨 기반 솔루션을 만들고 유럽 식품 제조업체에 식품 등급 소금을 추가하기 위해 제휴했습니다.
젖산나트륨은 퍼스널케어 및 화장품에서의 사용이 크게 인식될 만큼, 유명한 화합물입니다. 보존 촉진제, 완충제, 보습제로서의 용도를 확대하는 독특한 특성을 가지고 있습니다. 젖산나트륨의 독특한 보수능력과 완충특성으로 퍼스널케어 제품에서 안전한 방부제가 됩니다. 또, 정균 작용도 있어, 화장품에 배합하는 것으로, 세균의 번식을 보다 안정시킬 수 있습니다. 팜 프리 비누 용액을 만들 때 젖산 나트륨은 특히 사용되며 비누 모양은 쉽게 금형에서 제거 할 수 있으며 서서히 건조 공정을 늘릴 수 있습니다. 또한, 젖산나트륨은 화장품이나 스킨케어 제품에 폭넓게 응용되는 다기능 성분입니다. 따라서 젖산나트륨 시장은 스킨케어 솔루션에서 젖산나트륨의 다양한 요구사항에 따라 대규모 성장을 경험할 것으로 예상됩니다.
예를 들어 Cosmetics Europe Association이 발표한 데이터에 따르면 유럽의 5억 명의 소비자는 화장품 및 퍼스널케어 제품을 사용하여 피부와 건강, 셀프 케어 등을 유지하고 있습니다. 미국 전체에서는 약 470만 프레스티지 화장품 및 미용점포가 2023년에 194억 3,000만 달러의 수익을 창출하는 데 기여하고 있습니다.
본 보고서에서는 세계 젖산나트륨 시장에 대해 조사 분석하여 시장 규모와 예측, 시장 역학, 주요 기업 상황과 전망 등의 정보를 제공합니다.
Global sodium lactate market is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 301 million in 2023 to USD 544.87 million in 2031. Sodium lactate is progressively benefitting numerous sectors by providing multifunctional properties as a food additive, cosmetic formulation, etc. North Asia represents around 35% of the global beauty market, followed by North America (26%) and Europe (22%), creating mass opportunities for sodium lactate. The rising demand for long-term preserved food items significantly propels the sodium lactate market. The growing trend for ready-to-eat (RTE) food across European nations is rising rapidly, encouraging food companies to manufacture such products with valuable nutrients and extended shelf life.
The sodium lactate market is experiencing massive growth due to several key applications like antimicrobial characteristics, essential cosmetic preservatives, and food additives in numerous food products. Sodium lactate is considered an edible material that has been extensively used in the meat-packaging industry, where it effectively activates cells to hold water. In addition, it possesses excellent anti-microbial property that significantly holds a large amount of free water in the food to lower the water activity. Sodium lactate is subsequently used as a superior moisturizer that enhances the moisture content of skin by up to 84%. It is also used to treat arrhythmias, which are usually caused by overdosing on class I. Consequently, the food and personal care sectors are propelling the growth of the sodium lactate market.
The rising concerns about specific foods and nutrients are encouraging food companies to develop essential food additives that fulfill the proper nutrient content requirement of the body. Sodium lactate has extensive applications as a food additive used as a pH regulator to stabilize the pH and as a seasoning to improve the flavor composition of food products. It is successively used in seafood, ready meals, and instant food, including food supplements. In addition to this, it is used in dairy products, plant-based products, cereals, snacks, etc. Sodium lactate is used in food products according to the specific food grade hierarchy, covering from raw food to processed and cooked food products. Sodium lactate is affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) at 21 CFR 184.1768, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't authorize its usage in infant food and formulas. Hence, the overall positive market factors for food-based additives are contributing to the growth of the sodium lactate market.
For instance, in May 2023, Cargill and CIECH, global players in the food industry, collaborated to create sodium-based solutions and add food-grade salts to European food manufacturers.
Sodium lactate is a prominent chemical compound such that its usage in personal care and cosmetics can be recognized substantially. It possesses unique properties that extend its usage as a preservative enhancer, buffering agent, and humectant moisturizer. Sodium lactate's unique water-holding capacity and buffering properties make it a safe preservative in personal care products. It also has bacteriostatic properties where its incorporation in cosmetic formulations can subsequently provide more stability in bacterial growth. While making palm-free soap solution, sodium lactate is especially used and soap shapes can easily be unmolded, gradually increasing the drying process. In addition, sodium lactate is a multifunctional ingredient with extensive applications in cosmetics and skin care products. Hence, the sodium lactate market is anticipated to experience massive growth due to the various requirements of sodium lactate in skin care solutions.
For instance, according to the data published by the Cosmetics Europe Association, Europe's vast 500 million consumers employ cosmetics and personal care products to preserve their skin, health, self-care, etc. Across the United States, around 4.7 million prestige cosmetics and beauty outlets progressively contribute to generating revenue of USD 19.43 billion in 2023.
The population of India and China comprises of maximum share of the global population and the people are becoming more health and beauty conscious, which successively drives the market of sodium lactate. The product is extensively used as a food preservative that provides inhibition to bacterial growth and increases the shelf life of food products. India and China have a wide manufacturing network that produces sodium lactate on a large scale to incorporate its functional activity in numerous products. Companies like Jiaan Biotech, Qingdao Baotai Purui Food Technology Co., Ltd., and Foodchem International Corporation are successively involved in producing sodium lactate for cosmetic solutions, food additives, kidney dialysis solutions, etc.
Fengchen Group Co., Ltd. is a sodium lactate manufacturing company in Qingdao, China, which is a top pharmaceutical product supplier from China. They produce sodium lactate in powder form and 60% liquid solution which is considered ideal for pharma products used as API in IV solution. Foodchem International Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of sodium lactate for food additives and ingredients. The Asia-Pacific demographic has always been a strong driving factor in the growth of the world's beauty and personal care products. The concept of 'green chemistry' in most Asian countries has been successively embraced, committing to transform entire cosmetic formulation towards green science to adopt a 95% bio-based ingredient portfolio. Therefore, with such a definite investment, Asia-Pacific region is considered a prominent contributor to the growth of the sodium lactate market.
The shutdown of retail shops in different verticals due to the imposed lockdown significantly deteriorated economic stability in 2020. The revenue for cosmetic sectors drastically reduced during the pandemic due to lower consumer demands. The unavailability of resources and manpower for building effective manufacturing solutions also significantly affected the sodium lactate market growth. During COVID-19, the food and personal care industry experienced unprecedented fluctuations. During the severe period of the pandemic, several verticals were forced to embrace an e-commerce mode of business in their sales operation. This diversion from the retail business encouraged cosmetic players to adopt the online platform and increase their revenue. These frequent measures showed a massive demand for sodium lactate production that again re-established post-pandemic. Consecutively, the ease in restrictions and removal of lockdown shifted the worst phase of the market to probable growth deriving impeccable market opportunities for the sodium lactate market.
The rising sodium lactate market has encouraged prominent companies to produce sodium lactate as food additives, cosmetic formulations, and effective healthcare solutions. The leading global companies in the sodium lactate market are progressively developing sodium lactate that are benefitting prominent sectors. Foodchem International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of sodium lactate in China, is contributing to the growth of the subsequent market of sodium lactate. They produce sodium lactate for popular food additives and ingredients that are extensively used as a preservative, water-retention, and pH regulator in food and cosmetics. Foodchem (FIC) has been in business for 15 years and deals with manufacturing, supplying, and exporting sodium lactate for different sectors.
In July 2023, Foodchem International Corporation accomplished a massive achievement at South Africa's Big 7 exhibition, where it will resume stringent innovation while delivering excellent quality and service globally. Using the exhibition platform, the company is engaged in extensive exchanges with the world that explore and ensure more probabilities to promote high-quality exports of Chinese food ingredients. Likewise, more prominent companies are promoting their sodium lactate compound according to the specifications by attending food-based exhibition, cosmetic-based solutions, etc.
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