Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Citric acid. In 2022, Citric acid were the world's 1021st most traded product, with a total trade of $3.59B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Citric acid grew by 60.6%, from $2.24B to $3.59B. Trade in Citric acid represent 0.015% of total world trade.
Citric acid are a part of Carboxylic Acids.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Citric acid were China ($2.18B), Austria ($318M), Thailand ($224M), Belgium ($204M), and Canada ($145M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Citric acid were United States ($364M), Germany ($292M), Mexico ($192M), India ($165M), and Netherlands ($135M).
Ranking Citric acid ranks 2375th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Citric acid is most commonly used as an acidulant in the manufacturing of foods and beverages, and as an acidity regulator in the production of cosmetics. Citric acid is also used as a preservative in many products, as it is an antimicrobial agent. Citric acid is also a buffering agent, which helps to maintain a pH balance in liquids.