Organic Acid Products Market Report 2026

The organic acid products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.13 billion in 2025 to $19.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to food processing industry growth, chemical manufacturing expansion, livestock feed demand, textile processing needs, adoption of preservatives.

The organic acid products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to clean label food trends, growth of bio based chemicals, expansion of nutraceutical markets, sustainable agriculture practices, pharmaceutical production growth. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for bio based organic acids, rising use in food preservation applications, expansion of agricultural feed additives, increasing adoption in pharmaceuticals, focus on fermentation based production methods.

The increasing demand in the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the organic acid products market in the coming years. Food and beverages include all consumable items people eat or drink for nourishment, enjoyment, or hydration. This growing demand is fueled by the rising consumption of packaged and processed foods, as more consumers globally purchase ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and packaged beverages. Organic acid products support the food and beverage industry by functioning as preservatives, acidity regulators, and flavor enhancers, helping to extend shelf life, ensure safety, and improve taste across a range of products. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Government of Canada, a Canada-based government agency, the food and beverage processing industry was the largest manufacturing sector in Canada in terms of production value in 2024, with goods worth $173.4 billion; it represented 20.3% of total manufacturing sales and 1.6% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Therefore, the rising demand in the food and beverage industry is fueling the growth of the organic acid products market.

Leading companies in the organic acid products market are focusing on innovative solutions such as organic acid-based feed additives that enhance animal nutrition, gut health, and feed preservation. Organic acid-based feed additives are supplements containing organic acids added to animal feed to improve gut health, increase nutrient absorption, control harmful bacteria, and preserve feed quality. For instance, in February 2024, Addcon, a Germany-based company, launched three organic acid-based feed hygiene products in Indonesia - ADDCON ProFeed, Formi Stable, and ADDCON XL Forte - through its distributor Novindo. ADDCON ProFeed provides dual benefits by preserving feed quality and deactivating harmful mycotoxins, ensuring safer and longer-lasting livestock feed. Formi Stable targets key pathogens to support gut health and reduce disease risk in animals. ADDCON XL Forte is a versatile liquid acidifier offering broad-spectrum protection against microbial contamination in feed and water treatment, enhancing biosecurity and overall farm hygiene.

In December 2023, INEOS, a UK-based chemical company, acquired Eastman Chemical for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to expand INEOS’s global acetyls footprint and strengthen its position in organic acid products. Eastman Chemical, based in the US, supplies specialty materials, advanced chemicals, and additives across diverse industries including automotive, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods.

Major companies operating in the organic acid products market are BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Corbion N.V., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Perstorp Holding AB, Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, Weifang Ensign Industry Co. Ltd., Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Haili Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Myriant Corporation, Genomatica Inc., Addcon GmbH, Loba Chemie Pvt. Ltd., Abengoa S.A., Braskem S.A., Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the organic acid products market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the organic acid products market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the organic acid products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The organic acid products market consists of sales of citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, and formic acid. 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 their creators.

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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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