Middle East And Africa Citric Acid Market

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market size is estimated to reach USD 0.29 billion by 2032 from a market value of USD 0.21 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 4.04%. The Middle east and Africa Citric Acid market is showcasing significant potential over the mentioned forecast period.

Citric acid is an organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is mainly used as acidulant to add sour taste to soft drinks and foods and also used as preservative in various kinds of processed foods. It can also be used in the manufacturing of various detergents and cleaners, pharmaceuticals, industrial applications and personal care products.

Market Drivers 

Citric acid market is driven by factors like wide applicability of citric acid as an acidulant, emulsifier, preservative, sequestrant, flavorant, and buffering agent in various products of non-food and food industries. Rising applications of citric acid in detergents and cleansers for their biodegradability and other ecofriendly properties are also key driving factors of market.

Market Restraints

However, these manufacturers face strong competition from inter and intra market peers. This acts as one of the major restraint restricting the market.

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market By Form

•  Anhydrous
•  Liquid

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market By Application

• Food
  •  Beverages
  • Confectionaries
  • Convenience food products
    • Creams
    • Fats and fillings
    • Soups and Sauces
    • Oils
  • Dairy products
• Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
• Reagents
• Others

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market By Function

• Acidulant
• Antioxidant
• Preservative
• Sequestrant

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market By Grade

• Pharmaceutical
• Industrial

Food segment dominates the market with around three fourths of the share.

Middle East and Africa Citric Acid Market By Region 

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• Rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Rest of MEA

Key Players in the Market

Major Key Players in the MEA Citric Acid Market are Tate & Lyle plc, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Pfizer Inc, Gadot Biochemical Industries