Glutamic Acid Market

The Glutamic Acid Market size is valued at USD 13.2 Bn in 2026.

The primary factor projected to drive the revenue growth of the glutamic acid market growth is the ballooning expansion of food and pharmaceutical industries. Growing demand for processed foods, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, where it is widely used as a flavour enhancer, will also be an important growth driver for the market. Rapid developments in biotechnology industries, and growing use in drug development are further expected to drive the market revenue growth.

The Glutamic Acid Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% by 2033.

The global glutamic acid market is subject to stringent regulatory measures and quality standards, as it is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. For instance, the US FDA, and the likes in other countries have set limits on the use of glutamic acid as a food additive to ensure the safety and quality of end products.

Some of the biggest company names in this industry include Evonik Industries AG, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Vedan International (Holdings) Limited, Shandong Qilu Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd., Daesang Corporation, Royal DSM N.V., Wuhan Grand Hoyo Co., Ltd., and Shijiazhuang Donghua Jinlong Chemical Co., Ltd.