Organic Acids Market expected to reach USD 21.582 billion by 2030

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the organic acids market will expand from USD 16.368 billion in 2025 to USD 21.582 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 5.69% during the forecast period.

The strong antimicrobial nature of organic acids is driving their usage in various applications ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceutical products. Additionally, the ongoing developments in biotechnology and chemical synthesis have provided new approaches for organic acids development.

Likewise, the rapid industrialization has also expanded the overall applicability of organic acids for industrial lubricants. Moreover, the favourable efforts undertaken to reduce carbon emissions have accelerated the market shift towards biodegradable alternatives to be used in industrial processing which has further propelled the overall market growth.

Request a free sample copy or view the report summary: Organic Acids Market Report

Organic Acids Market Report Highlights

• Lactic acid is expected to grow at a steady rate driven by its rich biocompatible features making it highly applicable in bioplastics, pharmaceuticals, food products and polymer applications. The global inclination to eco-friendliness has been a major factor driving lactic acid’s demand. And in major sectors such as the food industry the growing preference for natural preservatives is set to provide new growth opportunities for lactic acid due to its antimicrobial and pH regulator characteristics.  

• Biomass-based source will account for a considerable market share during the forecast period fuelled by the carbon neutrality goals undertaken by economies that have shifted the preference from industrial residue to bio-based alternatives. Additionally, investments in biomass facility establishment in major regions had further improved the segment growth.  

• Food and Beverages will experience significant growth which is attributed to the high applicability of organic acids in preservatives, flavour enhancers, pH stabilizers, and fermentation agents. The growing consumption of ready-to-eat foods, functional beverages, fortified products, and clean-label ingredients has been a major factor contributing to the upsurge in the usage of organic acids such as citric, lactic, and malic acids.   

• Asia Pacific is projected to show significant growth and will account for considerable market share fuelled by the rapid industrialization in major regional economies namely China, and India that is driving raw material usage. Moreover, the establishment of zero-emission policies is creating a shift towards products derived from renewable feedstocks.

Organic Acids Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Rising Demand for Natural and Clean-Label Ingredients: Consumer focus is rapidly shifting toward foods, beverages, and cosmetics that contain natural, minimally processed, and chemical-free ingredients. Hence, organic acids like citric, lactic, malic, and acetic acids are produced via fermentation and align with such sustainable criteria which is driving their usage as natural preservatives, flavour enhancers, and acidity regulators.   

• Expansion of Biodegradable Plastics (PLA) and Sustainable Packaging: The growing shift from plastic made from petrochemicals to biomass is a major factor that contributes to the growing usage of organic acids as monomers for biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) which is utilized in environmentally friendly packaging, films.  

Restraints:

• Price Volatility of Raw Materials: One of the major obstacles in producing organic acids from renewable resources is the price fluctuation of feedstocks such as sugarcane, starch, corn, molasses, and agro-residues, which is caused by seasonal variations, climate conditions, and geopolitical uncertainties. These changes in turn impact the price of bio-based organic acid manufacturing and decrease the profit margins.  

• Stringent Regulatory Compliance: Directives established by the governing authorities to approve bio-based alternatives and keep emissions in check further increase the compliance costs for firms operating in different sectors. Likewise, limited production capacity of organic acids due to insufficient technological infrastructure further hampers the market growth.

Organic Acids Market Key Developments

• Facility Expansion: In July 2025, BASF SE achieved mechanical completion of acrylic complex at its Zhanjiang Verbund site which further expanded the company’s glacial acrylic acid (GAA) thereby enabling it to meet the growing industrial demand in major economies including China.

• Collaboration: In May 2025, Futerro S.A formed a strategic collaboration with Galactic S.A., which involved latter establishing a production facility in France thereby transforming Futerro’s lactic acid production in Europe.

Organic Acids Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the organic acids market based on type, source, application, end-user, and region:   

Organic Acids Market, By Type

• Acetic Acid

• Formic Acid

• Lactic Acid

• Propionic Acid

• Citric Acid

• Ascorbic Acid

• Fumaric Acid

• Oxalic Acid

• Uric Acid

• Malic Acid

• Tartaric Acid

• Others

Organic Acids Market, By Source

• Biomass-Based Sources

• Agro-Industrial Residue

• Chemical Synthesis

• Molasses and Starch

Organic Acids Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages

• Animal Feed

• Pharmaceuticals

• Industrial Applications

• Personal Care & Cosmetics

• Agriculture

• Packaging Industry

Organic Acids Market, By End-User

• Food & Beverage Industry

• Animal Feed Industry

• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals Industry

• Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry

• Chemicals & Industrial Manufacturing

• Agriculture Sector

Organic Acids Market, By Region

• North America

  • USA

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• South America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

  • Others

• Europe

  • United Kingdom

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Others

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Others

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Indonesia

  • Others

Organic Acids Market Key Players  

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

• BASF SE

• The Dow Chemical Company

• Celanese Corporation

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

• Eastman Chemical Company

• Corbion N.V.

• Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd.

• Koninklijke DSM N.V.