PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530077
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1530077
The global 3-hydroxypropionic acid market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.34 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth is majorly attributed to increasing application of 3- HPA in the production of acrylic acid which is further used in the manufacturing process of a wide range of products such as plastics, fibers, paints, and super-absorbent diapers. It is also used in the production of coatings, widely used in the global automotive industry.
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) focus on its potential as a green and sustainable platform chemical. This compound plays a crucial role as part of carbon-neutralization and green chemistry initiatives, in accordance with ESG values, by offering eco-friendly production using microbial pathways.
Furthermore, the biological production of 3-HP from various sources, such as sugars and glycerol, highlights its versatility and eco-friendly nature, further enhancing its ESG profile. 3-hydroxypropionic acid is a valuable platform chemical that aligns with ESG attributes and good practices in the chemical industry, promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
The production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid is influenced by several factors including the production method, market demand, and supply chain. The chemical synthesis method, which is complex and expensive, contributes to the high cost of 3-hydroxypropionic acid. Bio-based production methods utilizing renewable resources like glycerol or 1,3- propanediol are more cost effective and sustainable.
The production of 3-Hydroxypropionic acid is a complex and expensive process that requires significant energy and resources. The cost of raw materials, such as glycerol, is also increasing globally. Moreover, the cost of producing 3-Hydroxypropionic acid using Coenzyme B12 via the glycerol pathway in E. coli is high because Coenzyme B12 is expensive. In order to produce 3-Hydroxypropionic acid through the glycerol pathway in E. coli, manufacturers must introduce a foreign glycerol dehydratase (GDHt) and add Coenzyme B12 externally. This increases the production cost, which affects the overall economics of the production process.
A significant challenge for industrial-scale production of 3-HP from sugar is the inferior performance of fermentation microbes, which leads to diluted product streams and high separation costs. Few bio-based methods involving lactic acid, yeast, yeast-based ethanol, bacteria-based lactic acid, and coli-based propanediol can compete with petrol-based processes, resulting in higher production costs.