Organic Acids Market Report 2025

The organic acids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.15 billion in 2024 to $12.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to the increased demand for bio-based fertilizers and pesticides, greater use of organic acids in animal feed to improve gut health, a shift toward organic farming and environmentally friendly crop protection, regulations encouraging sustainable agriculture, and the application of lactic and acetic acids as growth enhancers in livestock.

The organic acids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by strong demand for food-grade preservatives such as citric and lactic acid, an increase in processed and packaged food consumption, a preference for clean-label and natural ingredients, their use in flavor enhancement and pH regulation, and the rising popularity of functional foods boosting the use of amino acids and their derivatives. Key trends during this period include advancements in microbial fermentation technologies, heightened R&D focused on production from renewable feedstocks, expansion of fermentation capacities by leading producers, technological improvements in downstream processing, and growing investments in biorefineries.

The rising consumption of processed food is expected to drive the growth of the organic acids market. Processed food includes any item that has been modified from its original state through techniques such as cooking, freezing, canning, or the addition of preservatives. As modern lifestyles become increasingly hectic, consumers are turning to convenient, ready-to-eat food options that require minimal preparation time. Organic acids play a key role in enhancing processed foods by extending shelf life, inhibiting microbial growth, and preserving flavor stability, thereby ensuring food safety and quality. For example, in 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that the total value of U.S. processed food exports reached $38.84 billion, reflecting a 2.9% increase. Additionally, Canada exported processed food products worth $12.48 billion, while Mexico's exports totaled $6.62 billion. As a result, the rising demand for processed food is expected to support the expansion of the organic acids market.

Companies in the organic acids industry are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced fermentation technologies to improve production efficiency. Fermentation technology involves using microorganisms to convert natural materials into valuable products such as organic acids in a sustainable and efficient manner. For example, in June 2023, AFYREN NEOXY, a green tech company based in France, began large-scale production of bio-based organic acids using innovative fermentation methods at its Carling-Saint-Avold facility. The plant operates under a fully circular model, transforming renewable biomass into seven types of high-purity organic acids. This initiative aims to foster sustainable manufacturing by replacing fossil-based ingredients with renewable, bio-based alternatives.

In October 2023, Solugen, a U.S.-based specialty chemicals firm, formed a partnership with Archer-Daniels-Midland to meet the rising demand for environmentally friendly products. As part of this collaboration, Solugen plans to build a 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility next to ADM’s corn processing site in Marshall. The new plant will use dextrose supplied by ADM to boost the production of low-carbon organic acids and develop bio-based substitutes for fossil-derived materials. Archer-Daniels-Midland is a U.S.-based producer of organic acids.

Major players in the organic acids market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, DuPont, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Celanese Corporation, Tate & Lyle Plc, Corbion NV, Perstorp AB, BASF SE, NatureWorks LLC, Alpha Chemika, Loba Chemie Pvt Ltd., Chemtex Speciality Ltd., New Alliance Fine Chem Private Limited, Dairen Chemical Corporation, Royal Castor Products Limited, Transmetal Limited, A B Enterprises.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic acids market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in organic acids report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the organic acids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Organic acids are compounds that occur naturally or can be synthesized, defined by having one or more carboxylic acid groups. Compared to mineral acids, these acids are generally weak and are commonly present in a variety of biological and chemical systems. Their molecular structures typically consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and often participate in metabolic pathways or fermentation processes.

The primary types of organic acids include acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, and others. Acetic acid is a clear liquid organic acid recognized for its sharp odor and sour flavor. Organic acids are available in different molecular weights, such as low, medium, and high molecular weight categories, and are sourced from plants, animals, or synthetic processes. They are utilized by various industries, including animal feed, chemical and industrial sectors, pharmaceuticals, personal care, agriculture, and more.

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The organic acids market consists of sales of preservatives, acidulants, cleaning agents, cosmetic ingredients, and textile processing agents. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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