Key Drivers of Global Benzaldehyde Market
Benzaldehyde has been sanctioned as safe to be utilized in various applications by the FDA. Benzaldehyde is of two main types, namely FCC grade and technical grade.
The technical grade is utilized as an intermediate for the manufacturing of flavored chemicals and odorants. On the other hand, benzaldehyde of the FCC grade is broadly utilized in flavors such as cherry and almond and in the form of fragrances in toiletries and soaps.
The agriculture and aroma end-use segments represented a share of more than
50% in
2018 and stood as the prime end-use segments of the benzaldehyde market. The end-use segment of aroma chemicals is fuelled by the distinct utility of benzaldehyde in imparting artificial cherry and almond flavors.