Food Acidulants Market

Global Market Study on Food Acidulants: Rising Demand for Shelf-Stable Ingredients Offers Impetus

Food Acidulants Market Segmentated By Acidulants, Pet Food Acidulants, Feed Acidulants, Feed and Food Acidulants

Industry: Food and Beverages

Published Date: May-2023

Format: PPT*, PDF, EXCEL

Delivery Timelines: Contact Sales

Number of Pages: 234

Report ID: PMRREP30109

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Food Acidulants Market Outlook (2023-2033)

The worldwide revenue incurred from food acidulants is valued at US$ 1,063.4 million for 2023 and is estimated to touch valuation of approximately US$ 1,603.2 million by the end of 2033 through a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%.

Report Attribute Details

Food Acidulants Market Size (2023E)

US$ 1,063.4 Million

Projected Sales of Food Acidulants (2033F)

US$ 1,603.2 Million

Value CAGR (2023-2033)

6.2%

Value Share of Top 4 Countries (2023E)

37.2%

Food Acidulants Consumption Analysis (2018-2022) Vs. Market Estimations (2023-2033)

During 2018-2022, Persistence Market Research (PMR) anticipated the sales of food acidulants at US$ 995.2 million by end of 2022. The demand for food acidulants grew by 5.1% during historical period of assessment, owing to rising demand for food acidulants from animal feed industry.

Food acidulants are the organic acids, which are utilized as a food ingredients in the different food products. Enhancing the flavor and taste is among the most beneficial properties of food acidulants which are essential for the food manufacturers. The escalating demand for tasty and flavored food products is creating the demand for food acidulants globally. Food acidulants such as lactic acid and fumaric acid are capable to control the acid level in food products and protect from the health problems such as acidity and alkalinity.

In forthcoming years, rapidly expanding food and beverage industry is likely to benefit the food acidulants market and is predicted to incur sales of US$ 1,603.2 million by end of 2033.

What are the Key Trends in the Market for Food Acidulants?

“Increasing Use of Acidulants as an Flavor Enhancer”

Main reason to use acidulants in confectionery and beverage industry are flavor and flavor enhancement. The demand for beverages has been on the rise as well, owing to the increased dine-out culture and acceptance of beverages and confectioneries by the consumers. This increased beverage and confectionery demand augmented demand for food ingredients such as acidulants due to its flavor enhancing properties. Wide range of acidulants are available for the different types of flavors. Flavors that are very sour lemon, orange, and other citrus flavors consists of ctiric acid, while flavors such as cherry and strawberry comprises of lactic acid and malic acid because they are milder and more long lasting., due to which these food acidulants is gaining high demand in the global food market.

“‘Exceptional Properties of Malic Acid Allows Manufacturers to Use it in a Wide Range of Applications”

Malic Acid is majorly found in nature, which is the predominant organic acid present in wide variety fruits and berries. Malic Acid blends have a wide range of essences and flavors. The acidic taste of malic acid builds up more rapidly, but taste stimulation is not long lasting or not lingering. Malic acid delivers the stronger taste sensation and this result of malic acid makes it desirable in the formulations of many artificial sweeteners. Malic acid improves the sweetening power of the aspartame and this action is more superficial in case of acesulfame K (a calorie-free sugar substitute). Malic acid provides the inevitable bitter aftertaste that is generally present in artificial sweeteners and particularly in acesulfame K. Also malic acid enhances the efficiency of the flavoring agents. In candies or sweets, the use of Malic Acid is preferable to other acidulants because its melting point is lower.

“Product Diversification in Food Acidulants is Offering Better Opportunity To the Market”

Food acidulants are among the widely utilized food ingredient in the food and beverages industry. The multiple benefits offering from the different type of food acidulants is one of the major advantage of it. There are extensive range of food acidulants available, which are used in food processing. Every food acidulants offer the unique benefits to the food products such as citric acid enhance the shelf-life of food products whereas malic acid provides the better taste.

Moreover, the ongoing research and innovation activities on food acidulants is also among the factor which is expanding the product range of food acidulants. As the food acidulants contains the broad product portfolio for the food and beverage industry, it is offering the potential opportunity to the food acidulants market.

“Consumer Demand For Chemical Free Food Products”

Artificial acidulants are widely used in food processing industry as a preservative. The primary purpose of artificial acidulants is to enhance the shelf life of food products. Artificial acidulants also considered as a harmful for the human health as it commercially produced rather than extracted from natural sources. Some of the artificial acidulants such as tartaric acid and acetic acid are associated with the various health risks including the increasing the level of cholesterol and lipids in the blood. In addition, the growing trend of chemical free food is also preventing the usage of commercially produced acidulants in the food industry.

Country-wise insights

What is demand of food acidulants in the U.S. Market?

The Surging Demand for Food Acidulants in the U.S. Driving the market growth”

The sales of food acidulants in the U.S. is predicted at US$ 294.6 million for 2023 and the market is expected to grow by 3.3% value CAGR during 2023-2033. The sales of food acidualants is growing at steady rate in the U.S., owing to increasingly rising demand for flavoring agents in chocolate, bakery, dessert and confectionery industries.

What is consumption outlook of food acidulants in China?

Rapidly Expanding Food Industry in the Asia Augmenting Food Acidulants Market

Asia-Pacific region represent the most lucrative markets, owing to the increasing demand for flavoured food and beverages products. Therefore, the demand for food acidulants in the China holds the highest value share in the Asia with the projected value of US$ 421.6 Million by end of 2023.

Category-wise insights

What is consumption growth rate of powdered food acidulants in the forthcoming years?

Growing Consumption of Powdered Food Acidulants

On the basis of from, the global food acidulants market is divided into powder and liquid. The powdered food acidulants is anticipated to dominate the market and is expected to expand by 4.2% in the impeding years, since powdered food acidulants is cost effective which is luring demand for manufacturers.

Which type of food acidulates is gaining strong demand in the global market?

Rising Popularity of Acetic Acid Gaining in Food & Beverage Industry

On the basis type, the food acidulants is segmented into acetic acid, fumaric acid citric acid, phosphoric acid, lactic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid. Acetic acid is gaining high popularity in food and beverage industry and holds the largest value share of above 22.2% in the global food acidulants market since it increases the shelf of life of food by preventing the pathogenic organism to grow in food products.

Competitive Dashboard

Companies are more focused on offering food acidulants to food and beverages manufacturers owing to the increasing demand for products with exceptional properties such as microbial control, flavor enhancer and others. In addition, the demand for food acidulants is increasing among beverages manufacturers, as companies are especially targeting consumers seeking the functional beverages.

Increasing production capacity and development of new food acidulants facilities to fulfill the demand for consumers seeking for functional food products in North America and European market. Companies are aiming towards providing high-quality products through the latest technology and equipment in the marketplace.

  • Weifang Ensign Industry Co., Ltd. has international advanced-level production equipment, technology, quality, and brand, which help the company in the production of quality citric acid and alcohol products.
  • Cargill, Incorporated offers the potassium citrate which can be used as a buffering agent and mainly used in beverages, dairy products, fruit and vegetables and others. Apart from this, the company aims to streamline the supply chain, optimize customer experience, and aims to offers quality food acidulants in the market.
  • Weifang Ensign Industry Co., Ltd. Is continuously focusing on improvements in product automation, new technology, and new product development. The company also strengthens its technical information, and eliminates straggler technology and equipment.
  • Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG invested in new facility to increase the production of citric acid, owing to growing demand for the citric acid products across the globe. Therefore, the company is looking to strengthen its products capabilities with consistent investments.
  • Bartek Ingredients Inc. remains committed to delivering a superior quality food acidualnts product to ensure customer satisfaction. It also maintains registered standards for the quality management systems at its manufacturing facilities.

Food Acidulants Industry Report Scope

Attribute Details

Forecast period

2023-2033

Historical data available for

2018-2022

Market analysis

USD million for value

Key regions covered

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • East Asia
  • Middle East & Africa

Key countries covered

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • GCC countries
  • Turkey
  • Northern Africa
  • South Africa

Key market segments covered

  • Form
  • Type
  • Application
  • Function
  • Region

Key companies profiled

  • Tate & Lyle.
  • Cargill, Incorporated.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • INDUSTRIAL TECNICA PECUARIA, S.A.
  • Celrich Products Pvt Ltd.
  • Hawkins Watts Limited
  • Corbion
  • F.B.C. Industries Inc.
  • Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
  • Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited
  • DairyChem Inc.
  • Bartek Ingredients Inc.
  • Weifang Ensign Industry Co.,Ltd
  • ISEGEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
  • SUNTRAN INDUSTRIAL GROUP LTD.

Report coverage

  • Market forecast
  • Company share analysis
  • Competition intelligence
  • DROT analysis
  • Market dynamics and challenges
  • Strategic growth initiatives

Customization & pricing

Available upon request

Food Acidulants Industry Research by Category

By Form:

  • Powder
  • Liquid

By Type:

  • Acetic Acid
  • Fumaric Acid
  • Citric Acid
  • Phosphoric Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Malic Acid
  • Tartaric Acid

By Application:

  • Bakery & Confectionary
  • Beverages
  • Dairy Food
  • Animal Nutrition

By Function:

  • Flavor Enhancer
  • Microbial Control
  • pH Control
  • Preservative
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • East Asia
  • Middle East & Africa

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Companies Covered in This Report

  • Tate & Lyle.
  • Cargill, Incorporated.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • INDUSTRIAL TECNICA PECUARIA, S.A.
  • Celrich Products Pvt Ltd.
  • Hawkins Watts Limited
  • Corbion
  • F.B.C. Industries Inc.
  • Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
  • Bartek Ingredients Inc.
  • Changmao Biochemical Engineering Company Limited
  • DairyChem Inc.
  • Weifang Ensign Industry Co.,Ltd
  • Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Suntran Industrial Group Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

The global market for food acidulants has a value of US$ 1,063.4 million 2023.

The global market for food acidulants has a value CAGR of 5.1% from 2018-2022.

The global market for food acidulants has a value of US$ 1,603.2 million in 2033.

The global market for food acidulants has a value CAGR of 6.2% from 2023-2033.

Companies such as Cargill, incorporated., Archer Daniels Midland Company,  Industrial Tecnica Pecuaria, and others are some of the major players operating in the global food acidulants market.

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