Linoleic acid is the most important of these fatty acids because it is convertible to other essential fatty acids. Linoleic acid has two double bonds and is a polyunsaturated fatty acid.
Linoleic acid is a fatty acid that is essential for healthy skin and hair, as well as normal brain function. It can’t be produced in the body naturally and thus has to be obtained via food. It is included in various cooking and salad oils, margarine, etc. among dietary applications, and is also an ingredient in quick-drying soaps and oils and several other industrial applications.
The industry's leading producers are Eastman, Oleon and KLK OLEO, which accounted for 5.71%, 15.77% and 14.07% of revenue in 2019.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Linoleic Acid Market
The global Linoleic Acid market is valued at US$ 47 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 85 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% during 2021-2026.

Global Linoleic Acid Scope and Segment
Linoleic Acid market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Linoleic Acid market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Food Grade
Industry Grade
Others

Segment by Application
Cosmetics
Paints and Coatings
Food and Beverages
Adhesives
Others

By Company
Eastman
Oleon
KLK OLEO
Caila and Pares
Fairchem
Univar Solutions

Production by Region
North America
Europe
India

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E