South Korea Citric Acid Market Outlook | Share, COVID-19 IMPACT, Analysis, Growth, Size, Revenue, Forecast, Value, Trends, Companies & Industry

Market Forecast By Form (Liquid, Powder), By Application (Pharmaceutical, Food & beverages, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC130685 Publication Date: Jun 2021 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 5

South Korea Citric Acid Market Competition 2023

South Korea Citric Acid market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 8112, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 8066 in 2017. The market is moving towards Highly concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.

 South Korea Citric Acid Market Competition 2023

South Korea Export Potential Assessment For Citric Acid Market (Values in USD Thousand)


South Korea Export Potential Assessment For Citric Acid Market (Values in USD Thousand)

South Korea Citric Acid Market Overview

The Citric Acid market is driven by its use as a preservative, acidulant, and flavoring agent in food and beverages. Additionally, it is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning products, further boosting demand.

Drivers of the market

The South Korean citric acid market is expanding with food and beverage additives, pharmaceutical formulations, and industrial applications. Citric acid serves as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and chelating agent in food processing, pharmaceutical production, and personal care products, supporting product formulation, consumer preferences, and manufacturing efficiency.

Challenges of the market

Balancing demand from food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, managing price volatility in raw materials, and addressing environmental concerns related to production waste pose challenges for the citric acid market in South Korea.

Government Policy of the market

In South Korea, government policies impacting the citric acid market primarily address food additives regulations, industrial applications, and consumer health. Regulations govern the production, importation, and use of citric acid as a food preservative, flavor enhancer, and chemical intermediate for beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products to ensure product safety, ingredient transparency, and regulatory compliance. Government agencies oversee food additives approvals, enforce hygiene standards, and conduct product testing to protect public health and promote consumer confidence. Policies also support biotech R&D investments, industrial chemistry advancements, and industry collaborations to develop sustainable citric acid solutions, improve production processes, and drive growth in the citric acid market in South Korea.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • South Korea Citric Acid Market Outlook
  • Market Size of South Korea Citric Acid Market, 2020
  • Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market, 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Revenues & Volume for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • South Korea Citric Acid Market Trend Evolution
  • South Korea Citric Acid Market Drivers and Challenges
  • South Korea Citric Acid Price Trends
  • South Korea Citric Acid Porter's Five Forces
  • South Korea Citric Acid Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Form for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Liquid for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Powder for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Pharmaceutical for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Food & beverages for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2027
  • South Korea Citric Acid Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Form
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
  • South Korea Citric Acid Top Companies Market Share
  • South Korea Citric Acid Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • South Korea Citric Acid Company Profiles
  • South Korea Citric Acid Key Strategic Recommendations

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South Korea Citric Acid

1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 South Korea Citric Acid Market Overview

3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2027F

3.3 South Korea Citric Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 South Korea Citric Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2020 & 2027F

3.6 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2020 & 2027F

4 South Korea Citric Acid Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing demand for citric acid in food and beverage industries due to its natural preservative properties.

4.2.2 Growing awareness of citric acid's health benefits and its applications in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of citric acid in various industries for sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in citric acid production, such as sugarcane or corn.

4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to the production and usage of citric acid in the market.

4.3.3 Competition from substitute products in the market, such as lactic acid or acetic acid.

5 South Korea Citric Acid Market Trends

6 South Korea Citric Acid Market, By Types

6.1 South Korea Citric Acid Market, By Form

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2018 - 2027F

6.1.3 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2018 - 2027F

6.1.4 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2018 - 2027F

6.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market, By Application

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2018 - 2027F

6.2.3 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & beverages, 2018 - 2027F

6.2.4 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2027F

7 South Korea Citric Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 South Korea Citric Acid Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Imports from Major Countries

8 South Korea Citric Acid Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Percentage of citric acid usage in food and beverage products in South Korea.

8.2 Number of new product launches containing citric acid in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

8.3 Citric acid production capacity utilization rate in South Korea.

9 South Korea Citric Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 South Korea Citric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2020 & 2027F

9.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2020 & 2027F

10 South Korea Citric Acid Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 South Korea Citric Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2020

10.2 South Korea Citric Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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