
Citrus Fiber Market
Citrus Fiber Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Nature (Organic and Conventional), Source (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruits and Other Citrus Fruits), Function (Water Binding, Thickening, Gelling, Fat Replacement, Dietary Fiber Source and Emulsification), Grade, Application, Distribution Channel and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Citrus Fiber Market is accounted for $338.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $494.4 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The citrus fiber market involves the production and sale of dietary fibers derived from citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. These fibers are used in the food and beverage industries for their functional properties, such as water binding, emulsification, and texturizing. Citrus fiber is valued for its natural origin, health benefits, and ability to improve the texture and stability of various products, including baked goods, dairy products, and meat products.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in 2019, around 463 million people, aged between 20 to 79 years, were suffering from diabetes and this number is estimated to rise to 700 million by 2045.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing demand for natural ingredients
The increasing consumer preference for natural and clean-label products is a significant driver for the citrus fiber market. Citrus fiber, derived from citrus fruits, is a natural ingredient used in various food and beverage applications for its functional properties, such as water binding, thickening, and emulsifying. The demand for natural ingredients is driven by health-conscious consumers seeking products free from synthetic additives and preservatives, which boosts the adoption of citrus fiber in the food industry.
Restraint:
Price volatility
Price volatility of raw materials, particularly citrus fruits, poses a significant restraint on the citrus fiber market. Factors such as seasonal variations, climatic conditions, and supply chain disruptions can lead to fluctuations in the prices of citrus fruits. This volatility affects the cost of production and pricing of citrus fiber, making it challenging for manufacturers to maintain consistent pricing and profitability. The unpredictability of raw material costs can hinder market growth and stability.
Opportunity:
Expansion of food industry
The expansion of the global food industry presents a substantial opportunity for the citrus fiber market. As the food industry grows, there is an increasing demand for functional ingredients that enhance the nutritional profile and shelf life of food products. Citrus fiber, with its natural origin and multifunctional properties, is gaining traction as a preferred ingredient in various food applications, including bakery, dairy, and beverages. The growth of the food industry, coupled with the rising trend of clean-label products, drives the demand for citrus fiber.
Threat:
Seasonal availability
The seasonal availability of citrus fruits poses a threat to the consistent supply of citrus fiber. Citrus fruits are subject to seasonal harvesting, which can lead to supply shortages during off-seasons. This seasonal dependency can disrupt the production and availability of citrus fiber, affecting the market's ability to meet continuous demand. Manufacturers need to manage inventory and sourcing strategies effectively to mitigate the impact of seasonal fluctuations on the supply chain.
Covid-19 Impact:
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting the availability of raw materials and production processes for citrus fiber. However, the pandemic also increased consumer demand for health-focused and natural food products, boosting the market for citrus fiber as an ingredient in immunity-boosting and clean-label foods. The shift towards healthier eating habits during the pandemic positively impacted the citrus fiber market.
The conventional segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The conventional segment is anticipated to dominate the citrus fiber market due to its widespread availability and cost-effectiveness. Conventional citrus fiber is derived from standard agricultural practices and is extensively used in various food and beverage applications. Its affordability and functional benefits, such as water binding and texturizing, make it a preferred choice for manufacturers. The large-scale production and established supply chains for conventional citrus fiber contribute to its significant market share.
The fat replacement segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The fat replacement segment is projected to have the highest CAGR due to the growing demand for low-fat and healthier food products. Citrus fiber is increasingly used as a fat replacer in various food formulations, providing similar texture and mouthfeel while reducing calorie content. The rising health consciousness among consumers and the trend towards weight management and healthier diets drive the adoption of citrus fiber as a fat replacement ingredient, contributing to its rapid growth in this segment.
Region with largest share:
North America is positioned to dominate the citrus fiber market due to its advanced food industry and high consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients. The region's strong focus on health and wellness, coupled with the presence of major food manufacturers, drives the adoption of citrus fiber in various applications. Additionally, the regulatory environment in North America supports the use of natural ingredients, further boosting the market's growth in this region.
Region with highest CAGR:
The Asia Pacific region anticipates rapid growth in the citrus fiber market, driven by increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and growing health awareness among consumers. The expanding food and beverage industry in countries like China and India, along with the adoption of clean-label and natural products, fuels the demand for citrus fiber. Government initiatives to promote healthy eating and the development of the food processing sector also contribute to the high CAGR in the Asia Pacific region.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Citrus Fiber Market include Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill, Incorporated, Dupont de Nemours, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Tate & Lyle PLC, Fiberstar, Inc., Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, FMC Corporation, Kerry Group, Hawkins Watts, Naturex S.A., Dohler Group, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Roquette Frères, JM Smucker Company, Synergy Flavors, Inc., BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, Danisco A/S and SunOpta Inc.
Key Developments:
In June 2024, Tate & Lyle has acquired CP Kelco, a manufacturer of ingredients such as citrus fiber, pectin, and other hydrocolloids. This acquisition is expected to enhance Tate & Lyle's capabilities in sweetening, mouthfeel, and fortification platforms, and unlock new growth opportunities
In March 2023, Ingredion has introduced Fibertex CF citrus fibers, made from the peels of citrus fruits like lemons and limes. These fibers help manufacturers replace undesirable and high-cost ingredients while providing unique textures and sensory experiences. They also extend shelf life and stability in various applications, including baked foods, snacks, dressings, condiments, processed meats, and plant-based meat alternatives.
In January 2023, Fiberstar, Inc., the leader of innovative citrus fibers launched a line of new organic citrus fibers – Citri-Fi® 400 series. These new citrus fibers are in response to the increasing demand for natural, sustainable and organic food ingredients. Market drivers fueling the uptick in demand include a growth in consumer health and wellness initiatives, limited availability of hydrocolloids due to supply chain challenges and increased visibility of sustainable business practices.
Natures Covered:
• Organic
• Conventional
Sources Covered:
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Limes
• Grapefruits
• Citrus Fruits
Functions Covered:
• Water Binding
• Thickening
• Gelling
• Fat Replacement
• Dietary fiber source
• Emulsification
Grades Covered:
• Food Grade
• Pharmaceutical Grade
• Cosmetic Grade
• Industrial Grade
Applications Covered:
• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Industrial Applications
• Other Applications
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Direct Sales
• Indirect Sales
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Nature
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Organic
5.3 Conventional
6 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Source
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Oranges
6.3 Lemons
6.4 Limes
6.5 Grapefruits
6.6 Citrus Fruits
7 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Function
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Water Binding
7.3 Thickening
7.4 Gelling
7.5 Fat Replacement
7.6 Dietary fiber source
7.7 Emulsification
8 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Grade
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Food Grade
8.3 Pharmaceutical Grade
8.4 Cosmetic Grade
8.5 Industrial Grade
9 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Food & Beverages
9.2.1 Bakery
9.2.2 Confectionery
9.2.3 Dairy Products
9.2.4 Meat & Seafood Products
9.2.5 Beverages
9.2.6 Other Food & Beverage Applications
9.3 Pharmaceuticals
9.4 Personal Care & Cosmetics
9.5 Industrial Applications
9.6 Other Applications
10 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Distribution Channel
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Direct Sales
10.3 Indirect Sales
10.3.1 Online Retail
10.3.2 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
10.3.3 Specialty Stores
11 Global Citrus Fiber Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Ingredion Incorporated
13.2 Cargill, Incorporated
13.3 Dupont de Nemours, Inc.
13.4 Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
13.5 Tate & Lyle PLC
13.6 Fiberstar, Inc.
13.7 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
13.8 FMC Corporation
13.9 Kerry Group
13.10 Hawkins Watts
13.11 Naturex S.A.
13.12 Dohler Group
13.13 Sensient Technologies Corporation
13.14 Roquette Frères
13.15 JM Smucker Company
13.16 Synergy Flavors, Inc.
13.17 BASF SE
13.18 Huntsman Corporation
13.19 Danisco A/S
13.20 SunOpta Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Nature (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Organic (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Conventional (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Source (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Oranges (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Lemons (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Limes (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Grapefruits (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Citrus Fruits (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Function (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Water Binding (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Thickening (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Gelling (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Fat Replacement (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Dietary fiber source (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Emulsification (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Food Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Cosmetic Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Industrial Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Bakery (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Confectionery (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Dairy Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Meat & Seafood Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Other Food & Beverage Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Personal Care & Cosmetics (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Industrial Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Indirect Sales (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Online Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Global Citrus Fiber Market Outlook, By Specialty Stores (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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