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Report Overview
The global citral market size reached around USD 3.13 Billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.70% between 2024 and 2032 to reach nearly USD 5.61 Billion by 2032.
2023
Base Year
2018-2023
Historical Year
2024-2032
Forecast Year
- As per industry reports, Takasago International Corporation, a key market player, incurred total sales worth 195,940 million yen in 2023-24.
- Symrise AG occupies a 12% share in the global market for flavours and fragrances.
- BASF is expected to increase its annual citral production capacity to 118,000 tons by 2026, thereby raising citral market value.
Global Citral Market Growth
Increasing consumer awareness regarding the importance of personal hygiene has prompted individuals to switch to effective detergent formulas which impart a unique fragrance to personal clothing while effectively removing germs. As per the market analysis, dirty clothes contain 70% body oils, sweat, dead skin cells, and small quantities of soil. Moreover, an average adult sweats 6 litres daily, 50% of which occurs in sock-covered feet. This is expected to increase the frequency of laundry operations worldwide and can also boost citral market size. In the United States, 100 million tons of clothes are washed in 35 billion loads in washing machines annually. Also, an average American spends around USD 100 on laundry detergent and USD 50 on dry cleaning.
Moreover, major manufacturers are incorporating citral as an aromatic ingredient in mosquito repellent sprays to enhance the consumer appeal for their products while ensuring high standards of safety. Citral is also being extensively used to make air freshers, scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, and cleaning products, thereby leading to citral market expansion.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
Value in USD Billion
6.7%
2024-2032
Citral Market Outlook
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Key Trends and Developments
Rising appeal for menthol soaps; growth of fragrance industries; technological advancements; sustained demand for natural products; and increasing therapeutic applications are factors favouring the citral market growth.
Growth of fragrances industry
This trend can be attributed to the increasing demand for cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and sunscreens, among others. As the demand for fragrant products rises, citral market is expected to grow.
Sustained demand for natural products
Citral is extensively used as a natural preservative by the food processing industry for maintaining the shelf life of perishable products by inhibiting the growth of harmful fungi and bacteria.
Technological advancements
Rapid technological innovations in citral extraction and synthesis have aided in citral market development by making product’s production more cost-effective and efficient.
Increasing therapeutic applications
Citral is extensively used for providing aromatherapies as it has been found to alleviate stress, improve mood levels, and provide relief from minor ailments such as headaches.
Global Citral Market Trends
The Takasago International India Fragrance Centre (TIIFC) has an annual production capacity of around 20,000 tons. By collaborating with prominent FMCG companies in India, Takasago has witnessed a growth of around 40% over the past few years, thereby creating a favourable citral market outlook. The company enjoys a business of INR 1500 million in India and has recorded 10 times increase in its business volume since establishment. This is expected to attract more chemical manufacturers to the nation and propel the market growth.
Global Citral Industry Segmentation
The EMR’s report titled “Global Citral Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Breakup by Product Type
- Natural
- Synthetic
Breakup by Application
- Synthesis of Vitamin A and E
- Lemon Essence
- Menthol
- Others
Breakup by End Use
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Household Care
- Laundry Detergents and Cleaners
- Dishwashers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and Beverages
- Air Care
- Others
Breakup by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
Global Citral Market Share
Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Over the forecast period of 2024-32, the Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% due to the growth of the fragrance industry in the region. As per the market analysis, the demand for citral in India is expected to increase at a CAGR of 8.5%, due to the increasing demand for cosmetics products by women in the country.
Leading Companies in the Global Citral Market
Major players are establishing strategic partnerships with FMCG companies to gain a substantial citral market share.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, United States. It is engaged in manufacturing natural ingredients, perfumes, probiotics, and other fragrance and flavour solutions across 100 R&D centers worldwide to serve nearly 33, 000 customers.
Symrise AG
Symrise AG was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is engaged in producing flavo...
Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited
Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India. As per citr...
Takasago International Corporation
Takasago International Corporation was founded in February 1920 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is en...
*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*
Other players included in the citral market report are Kalpsutra Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Industrial And Fine Chemicals, BASF SE, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Merck KGaA, and Jayshree Aromatics Pvt. Ltd., among others.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2023, the citral market reached an approximate value of USD 3.13 Billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.70% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 5.61 Billion by 2032.
The different regions considered in the citral market report include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The different types of products in the market are natural and synthetic.
The different applications of citral include synthesis of Vitamin A and E, lemon essence, and menthol, among others.
The different end uses of citral are cosmetics and personal care, household care, laundry detergents and cleaners, dishwashers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and air care, among others.
Key players in the market are BASF SE, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Merck KGaA, Industrial And Fine Chemicals, Jayshree Aromatics Pvt. Ltd., Kalpsutra Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited, Symrise AG, Takasago International Corporation, and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., among others.
Report Summary
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Product Type |
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| Breakup by Application |
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| Breakup by End Use |
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