A benign, neutral salt with little reactivity is sodium citrate. It has no smell, dissolves in water, barely deliquesces in wet air, and is insoluble in alcohol. It is made by neutralizing citric acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate of the highest purity and then crystallizing the result. Sour salt, also known as sodium citrate, is a common food preservative and flavoring ingredient. It is additionally utilized in food as an antioxidant. Numerous domestic and commercial uses of citric acid exist, including bacterial growth control, pH adjustment, sourness and tartness provision, and flavor enhancement. As a buffer, an alkalizing agent, an emulsifying agent, or a sequestering agent, sodium citrate dehydrate is employed. It lessens the acidity in food products and gives soft drinks flavor. As an emulsifier, it lengthens the oil’s storage life.
COVID-19 impact analysis
The market expansion for sodium citrate has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic epidemic. People prefer eating at home to eating out when there is a global lockdown in place, which causes a sharp drop in the demand for food supplies. The food sector only produces the bare minimum of food goods on a modest scale. Additionally, because the pharmaceutical business is the only one that is fully operational throughout this crisis, the use of sodium citrate in this sector is anticipated to accelerate global market expansion. The absence of raw resources and supply chain disruptions, however, limit the expansion of the global market.
Market scenario analysis
The market is being fueled primarily by a rise in the use of processed foods and beverages. Additionally, an increase in demand from the pharmaceutical sector is anticipated to drive market expansion in the upcoming years. The demand for pharmaceutical supplies, increased consumer knowledge, urbanization, and the tendency toward packaged foods are other factors that support the rise of sodium citrate use. The price volatility of raw materials, however, is anticipated to impede the expansion of the sodium citrate market globally.
Market drivers and restraints
The main growth drivers of the global sodium citrate market are novel detergent uses and seasonal fluctuations in beverage consumption. Additionally, during the anticipated period, a rise in demand from the medical sector is predicted to support market expansion. Consumers, however, favor organic food preservatives since they have fewer chemicals in them. This change in customer preferences may have a detrimental effect on the sodium citrate market’s expansion. Additionally, rising health issues associated with prolonged usage of sodium citrate and fluctuating raw material prices are anticipated to pose major obstacles to the market’s expansion in the near future.
Recent trends
Many carbonated beverages, including club sodas, contain sodium citrate as a preservative or taste ingredient.
Sodium citrate is a substance used in the food and beverage industry to enhance flavor and regulate pH, extending the shelf life of packaged food items.
Additionally, it is utilized as an emulsifier for oils during the production of cheese.
The cheese may melt without getting greasy thanks to it.
Regional insights
The market is dominated by Asia-Pacific as a result of the fast expansion of the food and beverage sector in nations like China, India, and Indonesia. The demand for sodium citrate in pharmaceutical applications is rising in one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical markets, China. Therefore, it is projected that the growing population in developing nations like China and India will accelerate the expansion of the pharmaceutical business in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, China has a significant portion of the Asia-Pacific sodium citrate market. Additionally, during the projection period, India’s personal care and cosmetics business is anticipated to rise significantly.
Key benefits of the report
In order to identify the most promising investment opportunities, this report analyses the worldwide sodium citrate market and includes future projections as well as existing trends.
The research provides in-depth analysis of the global Sodium citrate market share as well as information on key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
For the period of 2020 to 2027, a quantitative analysis of the existing market is conducted to highlight potential future growth.
Porter’s five forces study demonstrates the market power of both buyers and providers.
Based on the level of market competition and how the industry is expected to develop over the next few years, the research offers a comprehensive analysis of the global sodium citrate market.
Questions answered in the global sodium citrate market research report:
- Who are the major participants in the sodium citrate industry throughout the world?
- Which current developments will have the greatest impact on the market over the coming few years?
- What are the market’s driving forces, limitations, and opportunities?
- What future predictions might be useful for determining the next course of action?
Key Market Segments
By Type
- Monosodium Citrate
- Disodium Citrate
- Trisodium Citrate
By Form
- Granular
- Crystal
By Application
- Food & Beverages
- Cleaners & Detergents
- Industrial Applications
- Health Care Industry
- Others
By Region
- North America
US
Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Archer Daniels Midland Company.
- ATP Group
- Cargill Incorporated
- Gadot Biochemical Industries LTD
- Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
- Pan Chem Corporation
- S.A. Citrique Belge N.V.
- Tate & Lyle
- COFCO Bio-chemical (Anhui) Co., Ltd
Laiwu Taihe Biochemical Co., Ltd