The increasing application of levulinic acid, especially in pesticides, solvents, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries are anticipated to boost growth in the coming years. The Global Levulinic Acid Market demand was 2,606.2 tons in 2013 and is projected to be 3,820 tons by 2020. Over the past few years, the chemical industry has continually been striving towards attaining a sustainable growth, with a focus on the development of renewable biotechnological and bio-based products. The production technology for bio-based levulinic acid has been simplified by dehydration of biomass or carbohydrates with acid. Levulinic acid is being increasingly used as a substitute to its synthetic counterparts in industrial usage. The Global Levulinic Acid Market is anticipated to reach USD 19.65 million revenue, with a growing CAGR of 4.8% by 2020. Increasing usage of the acid in niche applications including plastics, nylons and rubbers are expected to drive demand in the coming y