Top Players in the Citric Acid Market

The global citric acid market size reached 3.0 Million Tons in 2024. As per the analysis by IMARC Group, the citric acid market is witnessing significant growth due to the widespread adoption of advanced applications and technologies. Manufacturers are utilizing agro-industrial wastes and their by-products, such as molasses and glycerin, through solid-state fermentation for the hyperproduction of citric acid.

These organic acids are industrially feasible and environmentally sustainable. They are also applying the in-situ product recovery method to improve yield and productivity, which can later be optimized for large-scale production and recovery of citric acid. Apart from this, key players are incorporating solid-state and continuous yeast processes with fungal submerged fermentation to further enhance citric acid producing strains. This, in turn, is aiding manufacturers in reducing production costs and environmental degradation.

Moreover, vendors are continuously investing in research and development (R&D) activities to engineer citric acid-based polymers with enhanced mechanical properties, nanoporous features, and unique photoluminescent capabilities. Such advancements have led to the widespread product adoption as a substitute for multiple novel pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, such as green crosslinkers, release modifier, capping and coating, branched polymer, and absorption enhancer. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the global citric acid market to reach 3.7 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% during 2025-2033.

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List of Top Manufacturers Operating in the Citric Acid Industry:

The global citric acid market has several major players, including Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, Citribel NV, COFCO Biotechnology Co., Ltd., FBC Industries, Inc, Foodchem International Corporation, Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd., Huangshi Xinghua Biochemical Co. Ltd., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, RZBC Group Co. Ltd., Shandong Ensign Industry Co., Ltd., TTCA Co., Ltd, etc.

1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

ADM is a multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation that procures, processes, and merchandises agricultural goods worldwide. The company’s operations are organized into three business segments, namely Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. It also provides agricultural storage and transportation services for raw materials, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, oats, barley, starch, glucose, citric acid, canola, sunflower seeds, and milo. Additionally, the company provides natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, protein emulsifiers, soluble fibers, and natural health and nutrition products, including probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and other specialty feed ingredients for the food and beverage (F&B), nutraceutical, industrial, and animal feed industries.

2. Cargill, Incorporated

Cargill, Inc. is a privately held producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. The company operates through animal nutrition and protein, food ingredients and applications, origination and processing, and industrial and financial services segments. Some of Cargill’s major businesses are trading, purchasing, and distributing energy, feed, and agricultural commodities, such as palm oil, steel, starch, glucose syrup, and vegetable oils and fats, for application in processed foods and industrial use. Cargill markets these products under Nature Fresh, Gemini, Sweeker, Rath, Sunflower, Provimi, Purina, Citura, and Cargill brands. Apart from this, the company provides farmer services, risk management solutions, animal nutrition, biofuels, and other industrial products.

3. Citribel NV

Citribel NV is a dedicated European citric acid and allied organic acids manufacturer. Established as an independent entity operating to produce citric acid by fermentation, Citribel has become a trusted European food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sector supplier. The organization boasts cutting-edge fermentation plants with environmentally friendly production techniques and leading-edge purification technologies. Their portfolio of products features several grades of citric acid monohydrate and anhydrous types, as well as sodium citrate and other derivatives of citric acid.

4. COFCO Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Cofco Biochemical is primarily engaged in the processing and distribution of agricultural products and biological chemicals. Its main products include citric acid, fuel ethyl alcohol, amino acids, l-lactic acid, edible oil, feed, and their by-products. The company offers these commodities within the nutrition, health, low-carbon, and sustainable development solutions by using high-quality and non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) raw materials.

5. FBC Industries, Inc

FBC Industries is a focused manufacturer and distributor of citric acid and similar food ingredients with primary sales to the North American market. The company focuses on providing great citric acid foods for use in food processing, beverage production, and pharmaceuticals. Technical assistance, medium-scale availability reliability, and competitive pricing for medium-scale food producers and specialty use are the pillars of the business model of the company. FBC Industries enjoys partnerships with international citric acid manufacturers and maintains their own packaging and distribution sites in a bid to provide product quality and performance.

6. Foodchem International Corporation

Foodchem International Corporation is a prominent food ingredient trading and distribution firm with strong market presence in the market for citric acid. Foodchem deals in linking international producers of citric acid with international buyers, mainly channeling trade between producers in Asia and the world market. Foodchem's model lies in ensuring quality, optimizing logistics, and gathering market intelligence to ensure safe citric acid supply solutions. Their technical staff delivers full support such as product details, regulatory compliance advice, and application suggestions. They have strategic partnerships with key citric acid manufacturers in China and other parts of Asia, which allow them to offer competitive prices and stable availability.

7. Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd

Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing of chemical products. It offers ingredients, fine chemicals, and non-GMO food and nutraceutical products to the food and beverage, cosmetic, detergent, and pharmaceutical industries. Some of these common products include citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, zinc, crystalline fructose, tri calcium phosphate, custom soluble mineral sources, and soy fortification.

8. Huangshi Xinghua Biochemical Co. Ltd.

Huangshi Xinghua Biochemicals (HSCA) is a manufacturer of industrial organic chemicals. Its main products include citric acid anhydrous and monohydrate and sodium citrate that are trademarked under the Yangtse River brand. These products are formulated by using sweet potato and corn as raw materials through biological fermentation producing flow and refined extraction processes.

9. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, a subsidiary of Jungbunzlauer Holding AG, is one of the leading producers of food additives and ingredients that serves the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The company specializes in natural and biodegradable ingredients, including citric acid, lactics, special salts, xanthan gum, gluconates, and sweeteners. It manufactures healthy, safe, and sustainable products through continuous investments, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and comprehensive quality management. Apart from this, Jungbunzlauer sells its products through a network of distributors across the Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions.

10. RZBC Group Co. Ltd.

RZBC is one of the leading manufacturers of citric acid and citrate. It is committed to the production, development, research, and service of citric acid and its salts. The organization owns a number of core technologies, automatic production equipment, standardized management, and manufacturing processes to ensure reliable quality. RZBC mainly serves the food and beverage, pharmacy, and detergent companies with some of their major clients being Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Mondelez, Danone, P&G, Nestle, GSK, and Pfizer.

11. Shandong Ensign Industry Co., Ltd

Shandong Ensign Industry is a major citric acid manufacturer in China's Shandong Province, with emphasis on fermentation processes based on biotechnology and green manufacturing processes. Ensign has developed overall production capacities that involve citric acid production, derivative processing downstream, and complete waste management systems. Production equipment at Ensign is equipped with the latest in fermentation technology with a focus on maximizing resource use and environmental regulation. Their product line includes different citric acid grades such as food grade monohydrate and anhydrous, pharmaceutical grade products, and technical grade products for industrial use. They focus on quality control by state-of-the-art analytical laboratories and quality management systems based on international standards.

12. TTCA Co., Ltd

TTCA Co., Ltd. is one of the major manufacturers committed to the manufacturing of citric acid and its derivatives. The organization is particularly involved in innovation, quality, and environmentalism and markets diverse products including citric acid monohydrate, anhydrous, and other citrate salts. TTCA places a strong emphasis on research and development with a focus on high-quality standards and international certification. Its operations enable diverse industries such as food, drinks, pharmaceuticals, and personal care by supplying customers in the world with safe supply, technical expertise, and customer satisfaction.

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