Food Acidulants Market Outlook:
Food Acidulants Market size was valued at USD 5.7 billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 8.85 billion by 2035, expanding at over 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of food acidulants is estimated at USD 5.93 billion.
The reason behind this growth is anticipated by the increasing investments in food manufacturing and technologies led by the boosted demand for Food Acidulants as these acidulants play a vital role in preserving the freshness of food items, they are used in food and beverages to prevent bacterial growth and in several other industries including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dairy, and many others. According to the National Institutes of Health, the food manufacturing landscape contributes about 2.1% of the GDP in developing countries.