Global Citric Acid Market to Reach 4.38 Million Tons by 2035

Citric acid is widely used in beverages as an organic acidulant, for controlling the growth of organism, adjusting pH and enhancing flavours. It is also used in bathroom cleaners and detergents as it chelates with metals in hard water, producing foam which helps in removing stains without the need of softening the water. Owing to its safe and non-toxic nature, pleasant acid taste, high water solubility, chelating and buffering properties, citric acid is also used in pharmaceuticals including cosmetics.

The production of citric acid market witnessed a steady growth during 2019-2025. Rising demand for organic additives in the food as well as the pharmaceutical sectors couple with changing consumer preference for convenient and safe food products are driving the market of citric acid. Prohibition on the use of phosphate by environmental regulatory authorities and its replacement by citric acid has also added to the market growth. Some other factors stimulating the market are population growth, increasing disposable income and improving living standards.

Key findings from the report:

• The major end-uses of citric acid include food and beverages, household detergents and cleaners, and pharmaceuticals. In 2025, food and beverages represented the largest end-use segment with the majority of the market share.
• Region-wise, China dominated the market with a share of more than a half of the total global production in 2025. It was followed by US and Europe.
• Being fragmented in nature, the global citric acid market is surrounded by a number of players. Some of these players include Weifang Ying Xuan, COFCO Biochemical, Lemon Biochemical, Jungbunzlauer, Tate and Lyle and Cargill.

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Expert Market Research has analysed the global citric acid market according to form, application, major regions and top players:

Market Breakup by Form

• Anhydrous
• Liquid

Market Breakup by Application

• Food and Beverages
• Household Detergents and Cleaners
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Top players

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Cargill, Incorporated
• Tate & Lyle
• Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
• COFCO
• Others

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