Potassium Citrate Industry Growth Rate Analysis and Key Players Forecast, 2014 - 2025 By Million Insights

Potassium citrate is a tribasic potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula “K3C6H5O7”. It is also known as “tripotassium citrate”. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste. Potassium is an essential mineral which is found in many foods and is needed for the maintenance of total body fluid volume, normal cell function, and acid & electrolyte balance. The potassium citrate market is expected to witness a 3.7% CAGR in the years to come.

Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called “renal tubular acidosis”. Also, it is used as an alkalizing agent in the treatment of mild urinary tract infections such as cystitis. It acts as a cleansing agent in various other industries. Potassium citrate is used in baby products, bath products, make-up, detergents & soaps, hair & skin care products and hair dyes & colors.

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Potassium citrate is used in various industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and others. The “food & beverage” industry is expected to hold the largest market share in the upcoming period due to growing M&A activities and emergence of new economies in the sector. Moreover, growing purchasing power in developing nations such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, and China are expected to boost the market growth in the next couple of years. Also, potassium citrate is used as an acid regulator, buffering agent and preservative in various products including baby food, dairy, infant formula, snacks, cereals, dessert, ice cream and carbonated soft drinks.

Functions such as emulsification, acidification, and others could be explored in potassium citrate industry. The “emulsifier” segment is projected to grow at a high CAGR in the upcoming period owing to the increasing utilization of emulsifiers in several food products including creamy sauce, margarine, candy, mayonnaise, confectionery & baked goods and packaged processed foods. Emulsifiers perform various functions such as potassium fortification, treatment of kidney stones & bladder infection and as a sequestering agent.