The global market for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) was estimated to be worth US$ 95.5 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 643 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 35.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), also 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural, is an organic compound formed by the dehydration of certain sugars. It is a white low-melting solid (although commercial samples are often yellow) which is highly soluble in both water and organic solvents. The molecule consists of a furan ring, containing both aldehyde and alcohol functional groups. HMF can form in sugar-containing food, particularly as a result of heating or cooking and this formation has been the topic of significant study as HMF is regarded as being potentially carcinogenic to humans. Hydroxymethylfurfural is a marker of poor or overlong storage of foods such as honey. It is produced industrially on a modest scale as a carbon-neutral feedstock for the production of fuels and other chemicals.
Market Demand Growth: As global demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products continues to rise, coupled with advancements in biomass conversion technology, the market demand for 5-HMF, a bio-based platform compound, is expected to expand further. It can serve as a raw material for producing bio-based plastics such as polyethylene furandicarboxylate (PEF), which can replace traditional petrochemical plastics, aligning with environmental trends and driving market growth.
Technology Innovation-Driven: Currently, 5-HMF production faces high costs due to complex chemical reactions and expensive catalysts. In the future, innovations in catalytic processes and the development of new biomass conversion technologies will focus on improving production efficiency and reducing costs, thereby enhancing the commercial viability of 5-HMF production and promoting market development.
Expansion of application areas: In addition to existing applications in the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries, further research may uncover new application areas for 5-HMF. For example, in the food industry, its use as a natural food additive and preservative is expected to expand further. Growing consumer demand for natural and organic food ingredients will drive the rapid development of the food-grade 5-HMF market.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Kg) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF).
Market Segmentation
By Company
- AVA Biochem
- NBB Company
- Robinson Brothers
- Penta Manufacturer
- Suger Energy
- GS Biotech
- Beijing Lys Chemicals
- Xuzhou Ruisai Technology
Segment by Type
- Industrial Grade
- Food Grade
Segment by Application
- Flavor & Fragrance Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various 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 4: 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 5: Sales, revenue of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF)
- 2.9 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Industrial Grade
- 3.1.2 Food Grade
- 3.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Flavor & Fragrance Industry
- 4.1.2 Pharmaceutical Industry
- 4.1.3 Others
- 4.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 AVA Biochem
- 7.1.1 AVA Biochem Company Information
- 7.1.2 AVA Biochem Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 AVA Biochem 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 AVA Biochem 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 AVA Biochem Recent Development
- 7.2 NBB Company
- 7.2.1 NBB Company Company Information
- 7.2.2 NBB Company Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 NBB Company 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 NBB Company 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 NBB Company Recent Development
- 7.3 Robinson Brothers
- 7.3.1 Robinson Brothers Company Information
- 7.3.2 Robinson Brothers Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Robinson Brothers 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Robinson Brothers 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Robinson Brothers Recent Development
- 7.4 Penta Manufacturer
- 7.4.1 Penta Manufacturer Company Information
- 7.4.2 Penta Manufacturer Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Penta Manufacturer 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Penta Manufacturer 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Penta Manufacturer Recent Development
- 7.5 Suger Energy
- 7.5.1 Suger Energy Company Information
- 7.5.2 Suger Energy Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Suger Energy 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Suger Energy 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Suger Energy Recent Development
- 7.6 GS Biotech
- 7.6.1 GS Biotech Company Information
- 7.6.2 GS Biotech Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 GS Biotech 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 GS Biotech 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 GS Biotech Recent Development
- 7.7 Beijing Lys Chemicals
- 7.7.1 Beijing Lys Chemicals Company Information
- 7.7.2 Beijing Lys Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Beijing Lys Chemicals 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Beijing Lys Chemicals 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Beijing Lys Chemicals Recent Development
- 7.8 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology
- 7.8.1 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology Company Information
- 7.8.2 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Xuzhou Ruisai Technology Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Industrial Chain
- 8.2 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer