Fumaric acid is a white solid and occurs widely is nature. This organic compound has a fruity taste. Its E297 number refers to the substance fumaric acid and the salts and esters of fumaric acid. Fumaric acid salts are also referred to as fumarates. In chemical terms, fumarate is a C2 compound In addition to its use in food, fumaric acid has been found in various other products.
As of 2021, the global Fumaric Acid Market was valued at U.S$ 255 Million and is forecast to reach a value of U.S$ 349 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.88% between the year 2022 and 2030.
Prominent Players in the Fumaric Acid Industry:
1) ESIM Chemicals
ESIM Chemicals is an Austrian chemical group. It is a global leader in realizing visionary product development and manufacturing ideas in crop protection, flavor and fragrance, cosmetics, food & feed and other markets. The company was founded in the year 2015, and the headquarters are located in Linz, Oberosterreich, Austria.
In December 2021, ESIM Chemicals was awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal
2) Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company
Changmao is a producer and seller of food additives. Its core products include tartaric acid, L-malic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid and other organic acid. The company products are also widely used in different areas including pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The company was established in the year 1992, and the headquarters are located in Changzhou City, China.
3) Thirumalai Chemicals Limited.
Thirumalai Chemicals Limited is a publicly listed company in India. The company ranks among the largest producers in the world of Phthalic Anhydride, Malic Acid, Maleic Anhydride and Fumaric Acid. The company was founded in the year 1972, and the headquarters are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
4) Bartek Ingredients
Bartek Ingredients Inc. is the world’s largest producer of malic acid and food-grade fumaric acid. Bartek’s specialty products portfolio delivers wide-ranging benefits to the markets it serves, improving taste, efficiency, and efficiency for brands around the globe. The company was founded in the year 1969 and the headquarters are located in Hamilton, Canada.
As of January 2023, Bartek hosted Canadian Government Dignitaries at Facility Groundbreaking, to celebrate the official commencement of the new facility.
5) Merck KGaA
Merck Group, commonly known as Merck is a German multinational science and technology company that manufactures products like Liquid crystals, life science and performance chemicals, Bioprocessing-Solutions and biopharmaceuticals. The company was founded in the year 1668, and the headquarters are located in Darmstadt, Germany. The company was founded by Friedrich Jacob Merck.
In December 2021, Merck completed the acquisition of Chord Therapeutics, a Swiss-based biotech company.
