Bio Organic Acid Market Report 2026

The bio organic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.93 billion in 2025 to $7.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to food acidulant demand, textile processing usage, pharmaceutical excipient adoption, traditional fermentation methods, agricultural raw material availability.

The bio organic acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to bio based chemical substitution, biodegradable polymer growth, clean label food demand, pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion, green chemistry initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of fermentation based acids, growing demand for bio based polymers, expansion in food preservation applications, increased adoption in pharmaceutical formulations, focus on sustainable chemical production.

The growth of the food and beverage sector is expected to drive the expansion of the bio organic acid market moving forward. This sector comprises companies involved in producing, packaging, and supplying food and beverages for consumption. Its growth is fueled by increasing consumer demand for convenient and ready-to-eat products. Bio-organic acids serve as preservatives, flavor enhancers, and pH regulators in this sector, improving shelf life and product quality. For example, according to the United States Census Bureau, U.S. retail and food services sales in May 2025 reached $715.4 billion, marking a 3.3% increase compared to May 2024 after seasonal and calendar adjustments. Thus, the expansion of the food and beverage sector is propelling the bio organic acid market's growth.

Leading companies in the bio organic acid market are emphasizing sustainable manufacturing by establishing circular lactic acid production plants to improve efficiency, meet the rising global demand for sustainable bio-based products, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen their presence in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, and personal care. These circular plants adopt eco-friendly processes that minimize waste, reuse materials, and recycle resources to create a more sustainable and efficient production cycle. For instance, in December 2023, Corbion N.V., a Netherlands-based food company, launched a lactic acid plant in Rayong, Thailand, which is the first in the industry to use a circular production process with the lowest carbon footprint. This innovative approach eliminates lime use and gypsum waste, enhancing sustainability and cost efficiency. The project also recorded over 5 million safe working hours, reflecting Corbion’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and responsible innovation.

In October 2023, Solugen Inc., a U.S.-based chemical manufacturer, partnered with Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) to scale up low-carbon bio-organic acid production using plant-based feedstocks at a new Minnesota facility. This collaboration combines ADM’s dextrose with Solugen’s enzymatic Bioforge process to replace fossil-based materials with sustainable, high-performance bio-acids across multiple industries. ADM is a U.S.-based food processing company specializing in sustainable solutions for human and animal nutrition.

Major companies operating in the bio organic acid market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Roquette Frères S.A., Novozymes A/S, Corbion N.V., Lallemand Inc., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, LanzaTech Global Inc., Norel S.A., ADDCON GmbH, GFBiochemicals Ltd, Musashino Chemical Laboratory Ltd., Afyren S.A., Anhui BBCA Biochemical Co. Ltd., Noack & Co. GmbH.

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

The bio organic acid market consists of sales of propionic acid, gluconic acid, and itaconic 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 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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