Global Citric Acid Market Growth 2025-2031
The global Citric Acid market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1908 million in 2025 to US$ 2363 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2031.
Citric acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid having the chemical formula C6H8O7. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. It is used widely as an acidifier, as a flavoring and chelating agent.
Global key players of citric acid include Weifang Ensign Industry, TTCA, RZBC Group, Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy, Cofco Biochemical, etc. The top five players hold a share about 49%. China is the largest producer, has a share about 63%, followed by Europe and North America, with share 12% and 10%, respectively. The largest market is Europe, with a share about 30%, followed by North America and China, with share 22% and 17%, separately.
Increasing Demand for Processed and Packaged Foods
Preservative Needs: Citric acid is a widely used natural preservative in processed foods, extending shelf life and enhancing product safety.
Flavor Enhancer: Its tangy taste is essential in snacks, beverages, and condiments.
Clean Label Trend: Consumer preference for natural, recognizable ingredients has increased the demand for citric acid in clean-label food products.
Acidulant in Beverages: Citric acid plays a crucial role in soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit juices by enhancing flavor and stabilizing formulations.
Rising Functional Beverage Market: The growing demand for health-focused drinks like fortified water and probiotics has boosted the use of citric acid.
Flavored Alcoholic Beverages: Its use in cocktails and ready-to-drink alcoholic products supports the market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Citric Acid Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Citric Acid sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Citric Acid sales for 2025 through 2031. With Citric Acid sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Citric Acid industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Citric Acid landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Citric Acid portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Citric Acid market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Citric Acid and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Citric Acid.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Citric Acid market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Anhydrous
Segmentation by Application:
Food and Drinks
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care
Detergents and Cleaners
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Weifang Ensign Industry
TTCA
RZBC Group
Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy
Cofco Biochemical
Citrique Belge
Jungbunzlauer Suisse
ADM
Cargill
Laiwu Taihe Biochemistry
Tate & Lyle
Natural Biological Group
Gadot Biochemical Industries
Huangshi Xinghua Biochemical
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Citric Acid market?
What factors are driving Citric Acid market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Citric Acid market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Citric Acid break out by Type, by Application?
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