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Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Jul 02, 2025
Length 97 Pages
SKU # LPI20152188

Description

The global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 30.9 million in 2025 to US$ 33.5 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2025 to 2031.

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), also 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural, is an organic compound formed by the dehydration of certain sugars. It is a white low-melting solid (although commercial samples are often yellow) which is highly soluble in both water and organic solvents. The molecule consists of a furan ring, containing both aldehyde and alcohol functional groups. HMF can form in sugar-containing food, particularly as a result of heating or cooking and this formation has been the topic of significant study as HMF is regarded as being potentially carcinogenic to humans. Hydroxymethylfurfural is a marker of poor or overlong storage of foods such as honey. It is produced industrially on a modest scale as a carbon-neutral feedstock for the production of fuels and other chemicals.

Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) (CAS 67-47-0) key players include AVA Biochem, Robinson Brothers, Penta Manufacturer, NBB Company, Suger Energy, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 88%. America is the largest market, with a share about 37%, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific, with share 33 percent and 28 percent, separately. In terms of product, Industrial Grade is the largest segment, with a share about 74%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Flavor & Fragrance Industry, with a share about 51%.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) sales for 2025 through 2031. With 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Industrial Grade
Food Grade

Segmentation by Application:
Flavor & Fragrance Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
AVA Biochem
NBB Company
Robinson Brothers
Penta Manufacturer
Suger Energy
GS Biotech
Beijing Lys Chemicals
Xuzhou Ruisai Technology

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market?

What factors are driving 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

97 Pages
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Global by Company
4 World Historic Review for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) by Geographic Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
12 World Forecast Review for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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