PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1170923
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1170923
The global citrus extracts market size is expected to reach USD 10,437.1 million by 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2030. The industry growth is majorly driven by increasing product use in a variety of applications including beverages, food, and personal care and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Citrus is one of the leading flavors in new launches most specifically in beverage items. In 2017 around 45-47% of flavored water drinks contained citrus extracts for flavoring. In addition to this, in the same year citrus was incorporated in 34% of carbonated soft drinks, 38% of energy and sports drinks, 29% of iced teas, 30% of flavored alcoholic beverages, and 26% of juices. In 2019 this usage of extracts in beverages has further increased by 19%.
In the food industry, it is used as it imparts flavor and aroma to cakes, chocolates, candies, pastries, and desserts. These extracts are rich sources of minerals, dietary fibers, and vitamins which are required for overall nutritional well-being. As people are becoming conscious about their health thus shifting towards consuming healthy processed food that is free from any synthetic flavoring agents or chemicals thus, increasing the use of extracts in the food industry.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the market as citrus were considered an important component in boosting the immunity of the body against various infections. Thus, citrus based food and beverages demand increased, which in turn boosted the extracts market demand.
As per a study published, during the pandemic, the prices of citrus fruits in the European Union rose by 15-20% whereas in Italy and Greece prices rose by 24% and 27% due to increased demand and disrupted supply chains. These increased prices have in turn resulted in an increase in the price of citrus extracts thus hampering the market.