Potassium Citrate Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The potassium citrate market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from US$584.986 million in 2021 to US$704.816 million in 2028.

Potassium citrate is a type of citric acid salt that is crystalline and white. A few superior qualities of potassium citrate include flavor profile, hygroscopicity, and high solubility rate. Potassium citrate has several uses in various sectors, including foods and drinks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care items.

Consumers' quality of life has greatly improved, mostly due to improved personal income. As a result of rising health consciousness among consumers, the population's eating habits have shifted substantially. Furthermore, companies are investing a lot of time and resources in developing products composed of natural ingredients and specialized goods that improve health. Therefore, the global potassium market is expected to grow during the projected period due to the rising demand for low-sodium products. Potassium citrate is also used as a supplement or medication to treat the low potassium level in the blood level. It also has applications in other end-user industries, such as cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, etc. Therefore, one of the primary factors driving the growth of the potassium citrate market is the wide use of the product across end-user industry verticals.

However, complex laws, restrictions, possible side effects, high & volatile prices of raw materials, and a lack of knowledge obstruct the growth of the global market for potassium citrate during the analysis period.

The growing food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries will support global potassium citrate market growth.

Potassium citrate is primarily used as a food ingredient to control the product's acidity. It is also used as a buffering ingredient in several soft drinks and as an emulsifier in baked goods and packaged products to increase its shelf life. Potassium citrate is usually used as a sodium citrate replacement. Potassium citrate is utilized in foods with low sodium content. Excess salt consumption increases the risk of a heart attack. The recommended sodium consumption limit is 1,500 mg per day. However, the average sodium consumption in the United States is over 3,400 mg daily, nearly twice. Including potassium in your diet can help you prevent the health problems caused by salt.

Potassium citrate is also used as a mineral supplement or medication to control the potassium level in the blood. Potassium citrate aids in the healthy functioning of your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves. If the patient is hypokalemic, potassium citrate is an effective technique to manage arrhythmia. It's also used as an alkalizing agent to treat minor urinary tract infections like cystitis and prevent incidents of other kidney disorders such as stones. According to the official data, with almost 1 million prescriptions in 2020, potassium citrate was the 297th most widely prescribed drug in the United States.

Potassium citrate salt is also used as an alkalizing agent in cosmetics and personal care products to adjust their acid and base balance and naturally increase the product's shelf life.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant share of the global potassium citrate market during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold a significant market share in potassium citrate. This region will witness high growth during the forecast period due to the rising health copiousness among consumers, increased urbanization, and rising disposable income. Potassium citrate is in high demand in growing markets such as China and India. This region's market is expanding due to the presence of a well-established pharmaceutical and food & beverage industry. China's rise in detergents, agrochemicals, fertilizers, metal surface treatment, cosmetics, and medicines will also benefit the Asia Pacific market. In addition, the prevalence of key market players such as Foodchem International Corporation, Huangshi Xinghua Biochemical, and RZBC Group Co., Ltd. is also spurring the growth of potassium citrate in this region. India, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia are prime markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Market Developments:

• In March 2023, Advicenne, a specialty pharmaceutical business committed to the research and marketing of new therapies for patients suffering from uncommon renal illnesses, announced that Sibnayal®, a ready mix of potassium citrate and potassium bicarbonate, is now reimbursed in Denmark. Advicenne and FrostPharma, Nordic and Baltic partners, have achieved significant success with the permitted commercialization of Sibnayal®.
• In September 2020, Moonstone Nutrition, which offers the first OTC potassium citrate drink formula to prevent kidney stones, announced an educational partnership with the National Kidney Foundation. Moonstone Nutrition and the National Kidney Foundation will collaborate to provide educational materials to inform consumers and healthcare professionals about kidney stones, including risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures. Moonstone is also a Kidney Walk LaceUp National Multi-Market Sponsor, assisting in creating a new virtual movement of hope and wellness for kidney disease sufferers in 12 areas around the United States.
• In June 2020, Moonstone Nutrition launched the first-ever ready-to-drink functional beverage to assist customers who are at risk of developing kidney stones. The company offers a wide range of RTD drinks and stick packs of powdered drinks. The product provides 30mEq per serving of magnesium, sodium, and potassium citrate salt.

Market Segmentation:

By Grade Type

• Industrial
• Food
• Pharmaceuticals

By Application

• Food and Beverage
• Industrial
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others