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Potassium Citrate Market Research Report Information by Function (acidulant, Emulsifier, Diuretic, Stabilizer, Chealting, Antioxidant), Application (Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care and Household, others) - Forecast till 2030


ID: MRFR/CnM/4789-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| August 2025

Global Potassium Citrate Market Overview

The potassium Citrate Market and is expected to reach USD 817.55 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from Forecasts Period (2022-2030). Citric acid crystallizes with potassium bicarbonate to produce potassium citrate, which is a potassium salt of citric acid. Potassium citrate is used as an acidulant, emulsifier, stabilizer, chelating agent, and antioxidant in a variety of applications. In the food and beverage business, potassium citrate is widely utilized as a significant ingredient in beverages, bakery items, dairy products, and other products. It's also utilized as a

food additive

because it helps to control acidity. Furthermore, potassium citrate is employed in the healthcare industry as an emulsifying agent. The rising demand for pharmaceuticals and food and beverage items are the main drivers of the market's expansion. Furthermore, rising public awareness of potassium citrate's health benefits is assisting the market's expansion. In terms of function, the emulsifier segment dominated the potassium citrate market and is likely to continue dominating during the forecast period. Emulsifiers are widely utilized in bread and confectionery products in the food and beverage sector. The cosmetics industry's increased use of emulsifiers is also contributing to the market's rise.

Global Potassium Citrate Market Share, by Application

Potassium Citrate Market Share

Source: MRFR analysis

Potassium Citrate Market Regional Analysis 

The potassium citrate market has been segmented into five regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific accounted for the majority share of 23% of the market in 2017 and is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market during the forecast period. The growing population and the increasing personal disposable income in developing nations are primarily driving the growth of the potassium citrate market in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, the growing food & beverage and healthcare industries in the region are also generating substantial revenue. The growing per capita income in the region has led to the increased demand for cosmetics and personal care products which is expected to drive the growth of the potassium citrate market in the region. North America is another dominant region in the global market. The presence of developed end-use industries and the growing adoption of potassium citrate are the major factors contributing to market growth. The demand for on-the-go food products and processed meats is increasing in the region, which is driving market growth. The European market is expected to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. Increasing health concerns and the developed cosmetics and personal care industry in the region is positively impacting market growth.

Segmental Analysis

The global potassium citrate market has been segmented by function, application, and region. On the basis of function, the market has been segregated into acidulant, emulsifiers, stabilizer, chelating agent, antioxidant, diuretic, and others. On the basis of application, the market has been segmented into food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, household, and others. On the basis of region, the global potassium citrate market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Players

Some of the prominent players operating in the global potassium citrate market are Cargill, Incorporated (US), Tate & Lyle Plc (UK), Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH KG (Germany), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. (Israel), American Tartaric Products Inc (US), and FBC Industries, Inc. (US). Recent Development

In February of 2021, A business update from Parisian biotech Advicenne has been released, concentrating on the most recent positive scientific outlook for ADV7103 (potassium citrate/potassium hydrogen carbonate) in Europe. Advicenne is developing an application for the treatment of distal renal tubular acidosis, a rare genetic disease that affects the kidneys' ability to remove acid from the blood (dRTA). November 2020 is the target date. Gadot Biochemical Industries, based in Israel, recently completed the construction of a production process to produce special grades of Tri-Sodium Citrate (TSC) and Tri Potassium Citrate (TPC) that allow customers to meet the stringent chlorate content requirements of Regulation (EC) No.396/2005 for infant food. The company is the only global supplier of one-of-a-kind mineral additives with a concentration of less than 0.1 mg/kg, allowing customers to meet their regulatory requirements.

Regional Analysis

The report offers a brief analysis of the major regions in the market, namely, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Intended Audience

    • Potassium citrate manufacturers
    • Traders and distributors of potassium citrate
    • Production process industries
    • Potential investors
    • Raw material suppliers
    • Nationalized laboratories 

Potassium Citrate Market Industry Developments

  • Q1 2024: Gadot Biochemical Industries Expands Potassium Citrate Production Capacity in Israel Gadot Biochemical Industries announced the completion of a new production line at its Haifa facility, increasing its potassium citrate output to meet rising demand from the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Q2 2024: Cargill Launches Pharmaceutical-Grade Potassium Citrate for Global Markets Cargill introduced a new pharmaceutical-grade potassium citrate product, targeting manufacturers of kidney stone treatments and electrolyte supplements, with distribution beginning in North America and Europe.
  • Q2 2024: Jungbunzlauer Opens New R&D Center Focused on Citrate Salts Innovation Jungbunzlauer inaugurated a research and development center in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to developing new applications and improved formulations for potassium citrate and related products.
  • Q3 2024: Tate & Lyle Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Beverage Company for Potassium Citrate Supply Tate & Lyle entered a multi-year supply agreement with a major global beverage manufacturer to provide potassium citrate as a key ingredient in new low-sodium drink formulations.
  • Q3 2024: Foodchem International Corporation Receives Chinese FDA Approval for Expanded Potassium Citrate Use in Infant Formula Foodchem International Corporation secured regulatory approval from the Chinese FDA to supply potassium citrate for use in infant formula, expanding its market reach in the pediatric nutrition sector.
  • Q4 2024: Dr. Paul Lohmann Appoints New CEO to Drive Growth in Specialty Citrate Salts Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA announced the appointment of Dr. Anna Müller as CEO, with a mandate to expand the company’s presence in the potassium citrate and specialty salts market.
  • Q4 2024: ADM Invests $30 Million in US Potassium Citrate Production Facility Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) announced a $30 million investment to build a new potassium citrate manufacturing plant in Illinois, aiming to strengthen its supply chain for food and pharmaceutical clients.
  • Q1 2025: Gadot Biochemical Industries Signs Distribution Agreement with Indian Pharma Distributor Gadot Biochemical Industries entered into a distribution partnership with a leading Indian pharmaceutical distributor to expand potassium citrate sales in South Asia’s healthcare market.
  • Q1 2025: Cargill Receives EU Regulatory Approval for Potassium Citrate in Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives Cargill obtained regulatory clearance from the European Commission to market potassium citrate as a stabilizer in plant-based dairy alternative products across the EU.
  • Q2 2025: Jungbunzlauer Launches Sustainable Potassium Citrate Line with Reduced Carbon Footprint Jungbunzlauer introduced a new line of potassium citrate produced using renewable energy and sustainable sourcing, targeting environmentally conscious food and beverage manufacturers.
  • Q2 2025: Tate & Lyle Acquires Minority Stake in Chinese Potassium Citrate Producer Tate & Lyle announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in a leading Chinese potassium citrate manufacturer to secure supply and accelerate growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Q3 2025: ADM Secures Major Contract to Supply Potassium Citrate to US Hospital Network ADM signed a multi-year contract to supply pharmaceutical-grade potassium citrate to one of the largest US hospital networks, supporting the treatment of kidney stone and electrolyte disorders.
Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size   2030: USD 817.55 million
  CAGR   CAGR of 3% (2022-2030)
  Base Year   2021
  Forecast Period 2022-2030
  Historical Data   2019 & 2020
  Forecast Units   Value (USD Million)
  Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
  Segments Covered   Function, Application
  Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
  Key Vendors   Cargill, Incorporated (US), Tate & Lyle Plc (UK), Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH KG (Germany), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. (Israel), American Tartaric Products Inc (US), and FBC Industries, Inc. (US)
  Key Market Opportunities   New product launches and R&D Amongst major key Players
  Key Market Drivers growing demand in pharmaceuticals and food and beverage products growing awareness about the health benefits of potassium citrate


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

The market would achieve a 3.2% CAGR during the forecast period of 2021-2030.

Increasing demand from pharmaceuticals and food & beverage industries would assist the growth.

The Asia Pacific market had the lead in 2020.

Companies like Tate & Lyle Plc (UK), Cargill, Incorporated (US), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH KG (Germany), American Tartaric Products Inc (US), Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. (Israel), and FBC Industries, Inc. (US) are dominating the market.

The European potassium citrate market would enjoy backing from healthcare, cosmetics, and personal care industries.

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Potassium Citrate Market

The potassium Citrate Market and is expected to reach USD 817.55 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3% from Forecasts Period (2021-2028).

Segmentation
By Function acidulant Emulsifier Diuretic Stabilizer Chealting Antioxidant
Application Food & Beverage Pharmaceuticals Personal Care Household others
Key Players
Companies Profiled   Cargill   Incorporated (US)   Tate & Lyle Plc (UK)   Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH KG (Germany)   Archer Daniels Midland Company (US)   Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. (Israel)   American Tartaric Products Inc (US)   FBC Industries Inc. (US)
Drivers
Market Driving Forces   Growing demand in pharmaceuticals   Food & beverage products   Growing awareness about the health benefits of potassium citrate

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