3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid - Global Industry Market Analysis Report 2020-2031

3-Hydroxybenzoic acid, generally considered a derivative of benzoic acid, has a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is an important intermediate in the synthesis of salicylic acid, which is essential in the production of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In addition, 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid also plays an important role in the production of synthetic dyes, perfumes, and cosmetics. Due to its significant antioxidant properties, 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid is often used in cosmetic formulations to prevent oxidation of skin cells. In addition, 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid also has potential in materials science, especially in the development of biodegradable plastics and polymers. In nature, this compound can be found in a variety of plants, such as the bark of willow trees and the leaves of certain mint varieties. It is also a byproduct of microbial metabolism and participates in multiple biochemical pathways in plants.

Salicylic acid is the main commercial product of 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid, and the global market size is about US$400 million in 2021, and it is expected to continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 5% between 2024 and 2027. The increasing demand for salicylic acid in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries has driven the demand for 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, a key raw material. The molecular formula of 3-hydroxybenzoic acid is C7H6O3, and the molar mass is 138.12 g/mol. Its boiling point is 249.3°C and melting point is 157°C. The compound is soluble in ethanol, acetone, and methanol, and has a low solubility in water.

Report Scope

This report aims to deliver a thorough analysis of the global market for 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights to assist readers in formulating business growth strategies, evaluating the competitive landscape, understanding their current market position, and making well-informed decisions regarding 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid.

The report is enriched with qualitative evaluations, including market drivers, challenges, Porter’s Five Forces, regulatory frameworks, consumer preferences, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors.

The report provides detailed classification of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, such as type, etc.; detailed examples of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid applications, such as application one, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report provides detailed classification of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, such as ≥99% Purity, ＜ 99% Purity, etc.; detailed examples of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid applications, such as Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Other, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report covers key global regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa—providing granular, country-specific insights for major markets such as the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.

The report deeply explores the competitive landscape of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid products, details the sales, revenue, and regional layout of some of the world's leading manufacturers, and provides in-depth company profiles and contact details.

The report contains a comprehensive industry chain analysis covering raw materials, downstream customers and sales channels.

Core Chapters

Chapter One: Introduces the study scope of this report, market status, market drivers, challenges, porters five forces analysis, regulatory policy, consumer preference, market attractiveness and ESG analysis.
Chapter Two: market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter Three: 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid market sales and revenue in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter Four: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter Five: Detailed analysis of 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share, footprint, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter Six: Provides profiles of leading manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction.
Chapter Seven: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, customers and sales channel.
Chapter Eight: Key Takeaways and Final Conclusions
Chapter Nine: Methodology and Sources.