Bio Organic Acid Market Report 2025

The bio organic acid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.55 billion in 2024 to $6.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increase in antibiotic growth, expanded research in microbial strains, the rise of the food & beverage industry, the expansion of the pharmaceutical sector, and advancements in synthetic biology techniques.

The bio organic acid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to circular economy initiatives, the introduction of novel bio-organic acids, expansion in emerging markets, stricter global environmental regulations, and strategic collaborations and mergers. Key trends during this period include the integration with carbon capture technologies, the rise of hybrid chemical-biological production methods, advancements in continuous fermentation, growth of the bio-based circular economy, and the incorporation of AI and machine learning.

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 players 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., and Noack & Co. GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the bio organic acid market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in bio organic acid report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bio organic acid 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 intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.

Bio-organic acids are naturally occurring compounds generated by microorganisms, plants, or animals through metabolic processes. They generally contain one or more carboxyl groups and are essential for biological functions such as energy production and cellular regulation. Their roles include maintaining pH balance and supporting metabolic pathways in living organisms.

The primary types of bio-organic acids include lactic acid, citric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, formic acid, and fumaric acid. Lactic acid is a mild organic acid naturally produced in muscles, fermented foods, and via microbial fermentation. These acids are sourced from both natural and synthetic origins and come in various forms, including liquid and powder. They are utilized across multiple applications such as polymers, pharmaceuticals, textiles, coatings, food and beverages, among others, serving diverse end users such as the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, agriculture, and textiles and leather industries.

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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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