The global Citric Acid market stood around 2969 thousand tonnes in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.08% during the forecast period until 2035.
Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7. It is a natural preservative and used in foods and beverages for an acidic or sour flavor. Citric acid is produced using molasses, waste feedstock, and fruit peels. It possesses non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable properties. Citric acid is used as a preservative in cosmetics, detergents, and cleaners. In industrial and chemical processing, citric acid is employed. Citric acid is used as an antioxidant and preservative in a variety of foods, such as soups, mayonnaise, candy, wines, juices, creams, and carbonated beverages. It is also a part of pharmaceuticals and household cleansers.
The driving factor for the growth of the Citric Acid market is the food and beverage sector. High consumer demand for food preservation products is anticipated to drive the industry's expansion. The food and beverage sector consumed approximately 62.28% of the global citric acid in 2024. Citric acid, for instance, is gaining popularity in the detergents and cleansers market because of its non-corrosive, non-toxic, and biodegradable properties. Throughout the projection period, the industry is anticipated to exhibit significant increase which will further swell the Citric Acid demand in the forecast period.
Based on regions, Asia Pacific and Europe are the leading consumers across the globe. In 2024, the highest demand was by Asia Pacific region with a market share of about 31%. The demand is expected to further grow in the forecast period due to the increasing urban population in these regions, demanding more ready-to-eat commodities in which citric acid works as a preservative. Furthermore, the employment of Citric Acid in carbonated beverages is anticipated to further propel the Citric Acid demand in the forecast period.
Based on type, the global citric acid market is divided into Anhydrous and Monohydrate types. The Anhydrous type is dominating the market due to its chemical stability and shelf-life features.
Based on the end-user industry, the global Citric acid market is segmented into Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Detergent & Cleaning, Cosmetic & Personal Care and Others (Industrial, Feed & Pet Food etc.). Food & Beverages industry is dominating as a consumer, with a market share of approximately 62% of the total demand in 2024. Moreover, it is expected that the pharmaceuticals industry will experience a surge in the forecast period.
Major players in the production of Global Citric Acid market are Shandong Ensign Industry Co., Ltd., TTCA Co., Ltd, RZBC Group Co., Ltd., Yixing Xielian Biochemical Co. Ltd, Laiwu Taihe Biochemical Co. Ltd, COFCO Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Jungbunzlauer, Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC, Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy Co., Ltd and others.
Years considered for this report:
Historical Period: 2015- 2023
Base Year: 2024
Estimated Year: 2025
Forecast Period: 2026-2035
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Objective of the Study:
• To assess the demand-supply scenario of Citric Acid which covers production, demand and supply of Citric Acid market in the globe.
• To analyze and forecast the market size of Citric Acid
• To classify and forecast Global Citric Acid market based on end-use and regional distribution.
• To examine competitive developments such as expansions, mergers & acquisitions, etc., of Citric Acid market in the globe.
To extract data for Global Citric Acid market, primary research surveys were conducted with Citric Acid manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and Traders. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, ChemAnalyst was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, ChemAnalyst analyzed various segments and projected a positive outlook for Global Citric Acid market over the coming years.
ChemAnalyst calculated Citric Acid demand in the globe by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast which was carried out considering the historical extraction and supply and demand of Citric Acid across the globe. ChemAnalyst sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by ChemAnalyst.
Key Target Audience:
• Citric Acid manufacturers and other stakeholders
• Organizations, forums and alliances related to Citric Acid distribution
• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
• Market research organizations and consulting companies
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders such as Citric Acid manufacturers, customers and policy makers. The study would also help them to target the growing segments over the coming years (next two to five years), thereby aiding the stakeholders in taking investment decisions and facilitating their expansion.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Citric Acid market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Attribute
Details
Market size Volume in 2024
2969 thousand tonnes
Market size Volume by 2035
4427 thousand tonnes
Growth Rate
CAGR of 4.08% from 2025 to 2035
Base year for estimation
2024
Historic Data
2015 – 2023
Forecast period
2026 – 2035
Quantitative units
Demand in thousand tonnes and CAGR from 2025 to 2035
Report coverage
Capacity By Company, Capacity by Location, Production by Company, Demand by End- Use, Demand by Type, Demand by Region, Demand by Sales Channel, Demand-Supply Gap, Company Share.
Segments covered
By End-Use: (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Detergent & Cleaning, Cosmetic & Personal Care and Others (Industrial, Feed & Pet Food etc)
By Sales Channel: (Direct Sale and Indirect Sale)
Regional scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America.
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1. Capacity By Company
On our online platform, you can stay up to date with essential manufacturers and their current and future operation capacity on a practically real-time basis for Citric Acid.
2. Capacity By Location
To better understand the regional supply of Citric Acid by analyzing its manufacturers' location-based capacity.
3. Production By Company
Study the historical annual production of Citric Acid by the leading players and forecast how it will grow in the coming years.
4. Demand by Type
Learn about the various types: Anhydrous and Monohydrate types, and their demands. It will allow you to choose which type to concentrate on when designing your strategy.
5. Demand by End- Use
Discover which end-user industry (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Detergent & Cleaning, Cosmetic & Personal Care and Others (Industrial, Feed & Pet Food etc.) are creating a market and the forecast for the growth of the Citric Acid market.
6. Demand by Region
Analyzing the change in demand of Citric Acid in different regions, i.e., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America, that can direct you in mapping the regional demand.
7. Demand by Sales Channel (Direct and Indirect)
Multiple channels are used to sell Citric Acid. Our sales channel will help in analyzing whether distributors and dealers or direct sales make up most of the industry's sales.
8. Demand-Supply Gap
Determine the supply-demand gap to gain information about the trade surplus or deficiency of Citric Acid.
9. Company Share
Figure out what proportion of the market share of Citric Acid is currently held by leading players across the globe.
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What is the expected global market size of Citric Acid in terms of volume for 2024?
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The global market size of Citric is expected to reach approximately 2969 thousand tonnes by 2024, and it is expected to further expand with a CAGR of 4.08%.
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What are the major end-use industries of Citric Acid?
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Citric Acid is used in a wide range of end use industries including Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Detergent & Cleaning, Cosmetic & Personal Care and Others (Industrial, Feed & Pet Food etc).
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