Global Citric Acid Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Citric Acid market size was valued at US$ 2007 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 2533 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.4% during review period.
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.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Citric Acid market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Citric Acid
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Citric Acid market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Weifang Ensign Industry, TTCA, RZBC Group, Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy, Cofco Biochemical, Citrique Belge, Jungbunzlauer Suisse, ADM, Cargill, Laiwu Taihe Biochemistry, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Citric Acid market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Anhydrous
Market segment by Application
Food and Drinks
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care
Detergents and Cleaners
Other
Major players covered
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
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Citric Acid product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Citric Acid, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Citric Acid from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Citric Acid competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Citric Acid breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Citric Acid market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Citric Acid.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Citric Acid sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Citric Acid market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Citric Acid market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Citric Acid
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Citric Acid market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Weifang Ensign Industry, TTCA, RZBC Group, Jiangsu Guoxin Union Energy, Cofco Biochemical, Citrique Belge, Jungbunzlauer Suisse, ADM, Cargill, Laiwu Taihe Biochemistry, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Citric Acid market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Anhydrous
Market segment by Application
Food and Drinks
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care
Detergents and Cleaners
Other
Major players covered
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
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Citric Acid product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Citric Acid, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Citric Acid from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Citric Acid competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Citric Acid breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Citric Acid market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Citric Acid.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Citric Acid sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
115 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Citric Acid by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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