Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032

Market Overview

According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Mercaptoacetic Acid market size will reach 326.44 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 363.05 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 1.53% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Mercaptoacetic Acid market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be  Million USD, representing approximately  % of the global market share.

Research Summary

Mercaptoacetic acid, also known as thioglycolic acid, is a organic compound with the chemical formula HSCH₂COOH. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor. Mercaptoacetic acid is primarily used in various industrial applications, including hair care products, textile processing, and the production of certain chemicals. In the cosmetics industry, it is utilized as a key ingredient in permanent wave solutions and hair straightening formulations due to its ability to break down disulfide bonds in the hair, allowing for reshaping and restructuring. It also finds application in the textile industry as a reducing agent for dyeing and printing processes, as it can help improve color fastness and achieve desired color results. Additionally, mercaptoacetic acid is employed in chemical synthesis as a precursor for the production of compounds such as mercaptans, thioesters, and mercaptoethanol. It is important to handle mercaptoacetic acid with caution as it is corrosive and can cause skin and eye irritation.

The major global  manufacturers of Mercaptoacetic Acid include Arkema, Bruno Bock, Merck, Sasaki Chemical, Daicel, Ever Flourish Chemical, Swan Chemical, Ruchang Mining, QingDao Lnt, HiMedia Laboratories, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Mercaptoacetic Acid. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Mercaptoacetic Acid market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Mercaptoacetic Acid market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Mercaptoacetic Acid industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.    

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Mercaptoacetic Acid Include:

Arkema

Bruno Bock

Merck

Sasaki Chemical

Daicel

Ever Flourish Chemical

Swan Chemical

Ruchang Mining

QingDao Lnt

HiMedia Laboratories

Mercaptoacetic Acid Product Segment Include:

High Purity Grade ( Above 99%)

Technical Grade ( 80%-99%)

Low Purity Grade ( Below 80%)

Mercaptoacetic Acid Product Application Include:

Hair Careand & Cosmetic Product

Chemical Intermediate

Pharmaceuticals

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend

Chapter 2: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 7: Global Mercaptoacetic Acid Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type

Chapter 8: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 9: Industrial Chain Analysis, Mercaptoacetic Acid Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis

Chapter 10: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 11: Methodology and Data Sources Show more