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The global methyl myristate market is projected to surpass US$ 26,685.8 Mn by the end of 2030, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2023 to 2030).

Global Methyl Myristate Market- Drivers:

Growing demand for personal care and cosmetics

Nowadays, people are spending more money on personal care, hygiene, and cosmetic products, and this is driving the market growth. Myristic Acid, its salts and esters are used in eye makeup, soaps and detergents, hair care products, nail care products, shaving products, and other skin care products. Growing demand for hair care and skin care products is expected to boost global methyl myristate market growth.

Growing demand in chemical companies

Methyl Myristate is used in the production of cutting oils, defoamers, gear oils, jet lubricants, plasticizers, rolling oils, low-VOC (volatile organic compound) solvents, and metalworking fluids, solvents for inks and for paint removal, plasticizer alcohols, emulsifiers, stabilizers, resins, and flavorings. Growing demand in the automotive industry for the oils has significantly increased the demand for methyl myristate.

Figure 1. Global Methyl Myristate Market Revenue Share (%), By Region, 2022

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Among region, Asia Pacific is expected to be the leading market for methyl myristate during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region is a desirable investment location for the producers of methyl myristate due to the availability of low-cost labour and raw materials and rising local demand for methyl myristate. The governmental regulations in the Asia Pacific region regarding ban of plastic bags, and the global warming initiatives are boosting the global market growth.

Global Methyl Myristate Market- Restraints

Restrictions associated with the storage of Methyl Myristate

Methyl Myristate should be stored in a tightly closed containers in a cool and dry place, and it should be protected from light. If it is stored more than 24 months its quality gets affected. Thus restrictions associated with the storage and transport is hindering the global methyl myristate market. Companies providing specialized containers for the storage of methyl myristate.

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Methyl Myristate Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2022 Market Size in 2022: US$ 19,092.0 Mn
Historical Data for: 2017 to 2021 Forecast Period: 2023 to 2030
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030 CAGR: 4.3% 2030 Value Projection: US$ 26,685.8 Mn
Geographies covered:
  • North America: U.S. and Canada
  • Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa: GCC Countries, Israel, and Rest of Middle East, South Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa 
Segments covered:
  • By Types: Industrial Grade, Food Grade, Cosmetics Grade, Others 
  • By Application: Personal Care & Cosmetics, Food, Lubricant & Additives, Others 
Companies covered:

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Chemicals, CREMER, Wilmar, VVF Ltd., KLK OLEO, Inoue Perfumery MFG, Wuhan Yuancheng Gongchuang, Changsha Jianglong Chemicals, Godrej Industries.

Growth Drivers:
  • Growing demand for personal care and cosmetics 
  • Growing demand in chemical companies
Restraints & Challenges:
  • Restrictions associated with the storage of methyl myristate

Global Methyl Myristate Market- Trends

Increasing demand for food flavoring and additives agents

Methyl Myristate is a white colored solid substance, and is insoluble in water.  It has waxy honey like odor and is used in food &beverages industry as a flavoring agent, food additive, and as a fragrance agent. Growing demand for luxury food and life style are one of the trends in the market that is increasing demand for methyl myristate. Nowadays, cosmetics has become an indispensable feature of the modern lifestyle of every individual. Moreover, development of people's internal intelligence, and their growing awareness of beauty is boosting usage of cosmetics in the international market. Currently, males use cosmetics more frequently in their everyday lives than women, this leads to increasing demand for cosmetics in the global market, and this increases demand for methyl myristate. All these factors including altering lifestyles is expected to drive the global methyl myristate market growth. 

Figure 2. Global Methyl Myristate Market Revenue Share (%), By Types, 2022

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Among Types, cosmetics grade segment is projected to lead the market of methyl myristate during the forecast period, accounting for 36.80% of market revenue share.

Global Methyl Myristate Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Methyl Myristate is mainly used in the automotive industry and in foods as a flavoring agent, food additive, fragrance agent, and as additive in the lubricant in automotive industry. Due to pandemic (Covid-19) the end- use industries are heavily affected. Logistical restrictions, lockdown and shutting down of the hotels and restaurants has slowed down the industries growth during the pandemic.

Competitive Section

Major players operating in the global methyl myristate market include Procter & Gamble (P&G) Chemicals, CREMER, Wilmar, VVF Ltd., KLK OLEO, Inoue Perfumery MFG, Wuhan Yuancheng Gongchuang, Changsha Jianglong Chemicals, and Godrej Industries.

A myristic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in foods as a flavor ingredients. Purified myristic acid appears to be white, yellow-white, hard, glossy, and crystalline solid. The free fatty acids, mainly myristic acid is present at maximum concentration of 1.5% with no known diluents, solvents or additives present. It is used as a wax base in pharmaceutical preparations. It is soft wax that melts at body temperature, and imparts a velvety texture that is persist after the rest of the formulation's ingredients are rinsed off. Surplus of Myristyl Myristate (3.5%) in some soap formulations results in pearl effects. Spreadability of emulsion makeups is improved at extremely low values (0.5–1%). The use of 1-1.5% in hand and body lotions imparts a richness which is comparable to the oil phase, reducing the watery sensation of these products. Myristic acid salts (calcium Myristate, Magnesium Myristate, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Myristate, and Zinc Myristate) include Aluminium Dimyristate, Aluminium Isostearates /Myristate, Aluminium Myristate, and Aluminium Myristate / Palmitate), and the esters of Myristic Acid such as (Butyl Myristate, Cetyl Myristate, Decyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Myristate, Ethyl Myristate, Glyceryl Dimyristate, Glyceryl Isostearate / Myristate, Glyceryl Myristate, Isobutyl Myristate, Isocetyl Myristate, Isodecyl Myristate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearyl Myristate, Isotridecyl Myristate, Lauryl Myristate, Methyl Myristate, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oleyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Myristate, Tetradecyloctadecyl Myristate, Tridecyl Myristate) that can be used in cosmetics and personal care products. Myristic acid, its salts and esters are used in eye makeup, soaps and detergents, hair care products, nail care products, shaving products, and other skin care products. The methyl myristate can be used in skin conditioning agents. The other usage of methyl myristate include in the chemical industry in production of oil and grease used in automotive industry.

Market Dynamics

Methyl myristate is an organic substance and it is mono-consistent substance by composition. It is in solid or liquid state depends on ambient temperature, and it has its melting point of 19 °C. The production of methyl myristate is in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with an equivalent containment conditions. Methyl myristate is generally used in cosmetics, chemical, personal care products such as lotions, oils, powder, creams, makeup remover, perfumes, hair conditioners, and others.

Key features of the study:

  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global methyl myristate market, its market size and compound annual growth rate for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains an attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new material type launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global methyl myristate market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Procter & Gamble (P&G) Chemicals, CREMER, Wilmar, VVF Ltd., KLK OLEO, Inoue Perfumery MFG, Wuhan Yuancheng Gongchuang, Changsha Jianglong Chemicals, and Godrej Industries.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make an informed decision regarding future product launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • Global methyl myristate market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global methyl myristate market

Detailed Segmentation:

  • Global Methyl Myristate Market, By Types:
    • Industrial Grade
    • Food Grade
    • Cosmetics Grade
    • Others
  • Global Methyl Myristate Market, By Application:
    • Personal Care & Cosmetics
    • Food
    • Lubricant & Additives
    • Others
  • Global Methyl Myristate Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • By Country:
        • U.S.
        • Canada
    • Europe
      • By Country:
        • U.K.
        • Germany
        • France
        • Italy
        • Spain
        • Russia
        • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • By Country:
        • China
        • India
        • Japan
        • South Korea
        • ASEAN
        • Australia
        • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
      • By Country:
        • Brazil
        • Argentina
        • Mexico
        • Rest of Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
      • By Country:
        • GCC Countries
        • Israel
        • Rest of Middle East
        • South Africa
        • North Africa
        • Central Africa
  • Company Profiles
    • Procter & Gamble (P&G) Chemicals*
      • Company Overview
      • Product Portfolio
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Strategies
      • Recent Developments
      • Future Plans
    • CREMER
    • Wilmar
    • VVF Ltd.
    • KLK OLEO
    • Inoue Perfumery MFG
    • Wuhan Yuancheng Gongchuang
    • Changsha Jianglong Chemicals
    • Godrej Industries

 “*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Global methyl myristate market was valued at around US$ 19,092.0 Million in 2022 and is projected to for 4.3% CAGR in the forecast period (2023-2030).
Key factors driving the market includes growing demand for personal care and cosmetics and growing demand in chemical companies. 
Increasing demand for food flavoring and additives agents are the major trends in the market.
Restrictions associated with the storage of methyl myristate is hindering the market.
Major players operating in the Market include Procter & Gamble (P&G) Chemicals, CREMER, Wilmar, VVF Ltd., KLK OLEO, Inoue Perfumery MFG, Wuhan Yuancheng Gongchuang, Changsha Jianglong Chemicals, and Godrej Industries.

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