US Food Acidulants Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

US Food Acidulants Market is segmented By Type (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, and Others), and by Application (Beverages, Dairy, Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Confectionery, and Others).

US Food Acidulants Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

US Food Acidulants Market Size

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United States Food Acidulants Market Overview
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 3.72 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

United States Food Acidulants Market Key Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Compare market size and growth of United States Food Acidulants Market with other markets in Food & Beverage Industry

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US Food Acidulants Market Analysis

The United States Food Acidulants Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.72% during the forecast period.

  • Acidulants are one of the major food additives used in the food & beverage industry and are one of the fastest-growing segments. The main function of the acidulants is to stabilize the pH level of the food product and preserve the product shelf life.
  • Citric acid is the most used acid in food products, due to its compatibility with most of the end products. In most processed foods, lactic acid is not only used to regulate acidity but also as an antioxidant and a preservative.
  • Consumers in the United States are more health-conscious than ever before and have increased their demand for specificities from the products to its freshness and safety. The consumers' interest in food and beverage products prepared from safe ingredients is projected to remain strong in the near future. This factor is driving the market for natural food acidualnts.

US Food Acidulants Industry Overview

The United States food acidulants market is dominated by global players, and the market is highly competitive owing to the presence of numerous regional and global players. The steady growth of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage applications, in the country caters to the growing market share of the key players. Companies are actively are increasing production capacities to meet the rising demand of United States consumers. Product innovation and expansion is the prominent strategy adopted by the leading players of the market with an aim to strengthen their position.

US Food Acidulants Market Leaders

  1. Cargill, Incorporated

  2. Tate & Lyle PLC

  3. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

  4. Corbion NV

  5. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Cargill, Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC , Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Corbion NV, Archer Daniels Midland Company
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US Food Acidulants Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Citric Acid
    • 5.1.2 Lactic Acid
    • 5.1.3 Acetic Acid
    • 5.1.4 Others
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Beverages
    • 5.2.2 Dairy
    • 5.2.3 Bakery
    • 5.2.4 Meat & Poultry
    • 5.2.5 Confectionery
    • 5.2.6 Others

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Position Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Cargill, Incorporated
    • 6.3.2 Brenntag Holding GmbH
    • 6.3.3 Tate & Lyle PLC
    • 6.3.4 Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
    • 6.3.5 Corbion NV
    • 6.3.6 Bartek Ingredients Inc.
    • 6.3.7 FBC Industries
    • 6.3.8 Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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US Food Acidulants Industry Segmentation

The United States food acidulants market is segmented based on type and application. By type, food acidulants market is segmented into citric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, and others. The application segment involves beverages, dairy, bakery, meat, confectionery, and others.

By Type Citric Acid
Lactic Acid
Acetic Acid
Others
By Application Beverages
Dairy
Bakery
Meat & Poultry
Confectionery
Others
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US Food Acidulants Market Research FAQs

What is the current United States Food Acidulants Market size?

The United States Food Acidulants Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.72% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in United States Food Acidulants Market?

Cargill, Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Corbion NV and Archer Daniels Midland Company are the major companies operating in the United States Food Acidulants Market.

What years does this United States Food Acidulants Market cover?

The report covers the United States Food Acidulants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United States Food Acidulants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

US Food Acidulants Industry Report

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