Organic Acids Market Report

Market Insights

“Organic acids market size was US$ 13.2 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a decent CAGR of 5.6% in the long run to reach US$ 18.4 billion in 2030”.

Market Dynamics

Introduction

The organic acids market encompasses a diverse range of naturally occurring and synthetic acidic compounds that contain carbon and are characterized by their carboxyl functional groups. These chemical compounds play crucial roles across multiple industries, serving as preservatives, pH regulators, flavouring agents, and processing aids in food and beverage manufacturing, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. The market has experienced robust growth driven by increasing consumer preference for natural preservatives, expanding food processing industries, rising health consciousness, and growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical solutions. Key organic acids, including acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, and formic acid, have found widespread applications due to their anti-natural properties, biodegradability, and regulatory approval across global markets, positioning them as essential ingredients in modern manufacturing processes.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

A moderate number of strategic alliances, including M&As, JVs, etc., have been performed over the past few years:

• In 2025, BASF SE and Cargill Incorporated announced a strategic alliance to develop sustainable bio-based organic acid production technologies, focusing on renewable feedstock utilization and green chemistry approaches for industrial-scale manufacturing.
• In 2025, Archer Daniels Midland Company and DSM-Firmenich formed a joint venture to expand organic acid production capabilities in Asia-Pacific markets, leveraging advanced fermentation technologies and biotechnology innovations for cost-effective manufacturing.
• In 2024, Corbion N.V. and Tate & Lyle PLC established a strategic partnership called BioAcid Solutions to enhance lactic acid and citric acid production capacity, focusing on food-grade applications and pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing.

Recent Product Development:

The manufacturers are focusing their efforts on implementing sustainable production methods through renewable feedstock utilization, optimizing purification processes to reduce environmental impact, and developing specialized organic acid formulations for emerging applications in biodegradable plastics, green chemistry initiatives, and precision agriculture solutions.

Market Segments' Analysis

By Type

“The citric acid segment is expected to witness continued market leadership during the forecast period.”

The market is segmented into acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, propionic acid, ascorbic acid, gluconic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, and other acids. Citric acid currently commands 35.8% of the market share due to its extensive applications in the food and beverage industries, particularly in carbonated drinks, processed foods, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Citric acid maintains market leadership due to its multifunctional properties as a preservative, antioxidant, and pH regulator, making it indispensable in food processing applications. Lactic acid is witnessing rapid growth driven by expanding applications in biodegradable plastics manufacturing, pharmaceutical intermediates, and sustainable packaging solutions, reflecting growing environmental consciousness and regulatory support for bio-based alternatives.

By Application Type

“Beer remained the leading application segment in the market and is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period.”

Brewing enzymes are predominantly used in beer production. Beer is the most popular and preferred alcoholic beverage consumed worldwide, and the requirement for higher capacity has been spurring custom breweries to turn towards chemical processes. Beer is a widely relished, marketed, and manufactured alcoholic beverage globally, and young people are drawn to it. Moreover, the beer market, particularly in Europe and the Asia Pacific, is seeing a high pace of product launches in areas such as non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer, gluten-free beer, and low-calorie beer.

In terms of regular consumption, beer is more preferred over wine owing to its popularity amongst teenagers and millennials, its low alcohol content, and affordable pricing. China and the U.S. are the top producers of beer in the world, followed by Brazil and India. Growth in beer production is expected to augment demand for organic acids.

By Source Type

“The Natural segment dominated the market, whereas the Synthetic-based segment is expected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years.”

Brewing enzymes are primarily derived from Natural sources such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast. These Natural enzymes play a crucial role in addressing key brewing challenges like flavor consistency, beer stability, and production costs. By breaking down starches into fermentable sugars, they support efficient fermentation and enhance overall beer quality. Additionally, they help improve foam stability and reduce haze, contributing to a clearer and more appealing final product. With rising demand for low-carbohydrate and premium beers, the use of Natural-based enzymes is steadily increasing. Their ease of handling, high production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to Synthetic-based enzymes make them a preferred choice in the industry.

Synthetic-based enzymes play a vital role in alcoholic beverages. Safety of the source organism is the main factor to consider in assessing an enzyme product, and edible Synthetics have known to have a known history of safe use as an enzyme source in the food & beverages industry. These enzymes are preferred for sustainability, which reduces the use of additional synthetic additives during the brewing process. Synthetic-based organic acids are highly utilized by craft breweries to balance mouthfeel while maintaining brewing process efficiency. Further, the growing number of craft breweries is contributing to the use of Synthetic-based organic acids.

By Form Type

“Liquid form remained the leading application segment in the market, while dry form is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period.”

Brewing enzymes in liquid form are extensively utilized due to their high solubility, ease of handling, and better dispersion during the brewing process. Liquid forms allow for precise dosing, reduce waste, and ensure consistent beer production. Demand for Acetic Acids and Lactic Acid enzymes in liquid form is rising, due to which companies are investing in the liquid form of these enzymes. The high solubility and superior dispersion of the liquid form during the brewing process are driving strong demand for it.

Brewing enzymes in dry form are preferred due to their longer shelf life, ease of storage, and enhanced filtration.  Dry form reduces wort viscosity and enhances filtration efficiency in the beer during the brewing process. It works by breaking down malt sugar into low-carbohydrate carbohydrates and extends fermentation time in beer production. The growth of gluten-free and high-attenuation beers has boosted the adoption of Brewing enzymes in dry form due to their ability to improve beer clarity.

Regional Analysis

“North America & Europe hold a significant share of the organic acids market, whereas the Asia-Pacific region is likely to grow at the fastest rate.”

The North America region holds the major share of the market due to the growing manufacturing industry and increasing beer production. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are major contributors to the market with large-scale production of beer. Additionally, growing investment in the production of beer is fueling demand in the market. Thus, North America is leading in the market through large-scale manufacturing and the expansion of local craft breweries.

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period, driven by its technological advancements. Innovations in enzyme engineering and fermentation technology have enabled breweries to optimize starch conversion, improve filtration, and reduce production time. Additionally, the development of high-performance organic acids increases the adjunct level in their beer production, further driving the organic acids market expansion in the region. Hence, the organic acids market share of North America is growing due to technological advancements and advanced fermentation technologies.

Key Players

The market is moderately consolidated, with more than 60 players. Most of the major players compete in key governing factors, including technology innovation, product portfolio, regional presence, and strategic partnerships. The following are the key players in the market.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Alphabetical order)

1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
2. BASF SE
3. Celanese Corporation
4. E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company
5. Eastman Chemical Company
6. Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology and Co.
7. Myriant Corporation
8. Tate and Lyle Plc.
9. The Dow Chemical Company

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The global organic acids market is segmented into the following categories. 

Organic Acids Market, by Type

• Acetic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Citric Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Lactic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Formic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Propionic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Ascorbic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Gluconic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Fumaric Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) Propionic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Malic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) Propionic Acid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Acids (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Organic Acids Market by Application Type

• Food & Beverages (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Animal Feed (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Pharmaceuticals (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Industrial Applications (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Personal Care Products (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Organic Acids Market by Source Type

• Natural (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Synthetic (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Bio-based (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Organic Acids Market by Form Type

• Liquid (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Powder (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Granular (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Organic Acids Market by Function Type

• Preservatives (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• pH Regulator (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Flavouring Agent (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Acidulant (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Organic Acids Market by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others 

Research Methodology

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• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights. 

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