Butyric Acid Derivatives Market Outlook:
Butyric Acid Derivatives Market size was valued at USD 1.05 Billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 1.92 Billion by 2035, expanding at over 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of butyric acid derivatives is estimated at USD 1.11 Billion.
The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising consumption of meat and poultry around the world. It was observed that over the past 30 years, the production of meat has doubled. Global meat consumption is expected to reach about 450 million to 580 million tons by 2050. The rising economic standards of people, as well as the growing concern about gaining weight, and the fact that meat is a source of good protein that reduces fat, are expected to drive market growth. Moreover, fish is one of the best meats to reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease in obese people.
Butyric acid is an alkyl carboxylic acid with a straight chain. There is extensive use of butyric acid derivatives in animal feed as additives and are used to reduce animal-derived products' strong meat odors. These ingredients help meet the health requirements of animals. It helps in improving health, provides a proper diet, and supports gut health and animal productivity. In addition, the increasing demand for meat-based products and understanding of the benefits of protein found in animal meat are expected to enlarge the global butyric acid derivatives market size during the forecast period. For instance, it has been 50 years since world meat consumption tripled, and meat production has grown more than threefold
