Citrus Pectin Market Expected to Register a CAGR of More Than 4.6% during the Forecast Period 2029
Published by mark itwired
Posted on September 17, 2021
5 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026

Published by mark itwired
Posted on September 17, 2021
5 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026

The Citrus Pectin Market is projected to grow at a 4.6% CAGR by 2029, driven by demand in food and pharmaceutical industries.
Against the backdrop of expanding food and pharmaceutical industries, the demand for citrus pectin is rapidly increasing. The globally rising prevalence of diabetes, obesity and cardiac issues has increased consumers’ focus on healthy, natural and fruit-based products, which in turn, is fuelling the demand in the citrus pectin market. The market is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of ~4.6% between 2019 and 2029, Future Market Insights foresees stable growth for the market.
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“Citrus Pectin market is gaining strength from increasing applications in diverse industries such as food and pharmaceutical industries. Increasing usage of hydrocolloids in food and beverages industry is fuelling the demand for citrus pectin. Moreover, developing clean label citrus pectin products is a major focus of market players. This is expected to create growth opportunities for the market in the near future” says an FMI analyst.
Owing to their natural pectin content, citrus pectin enables formation of gels in high-brix, high-acid applications such as preparations for spreads, bakery and yogurt. Using citrus pectin as an alternative to pure pectin is cost-effective and offers a cleaner label. Different grind sizes of citrus pectin are available in the market which helps the formulator in selecting a pulpy or fine texture based on the target application requirements. In addition, citrus pectin enable syneresis control in cultured dairy products.
Along with the provision of increased yields, citrus pectin enables manufacturers to make the most of fat and water in the gel system. Hydration and dispersion are key to citrus pectin’s functionality. For most of the applications, citrus pectin is dispersed with dry ingredients, followed by adding liquids later. Manufacturers are observing such functionalities as opportunities for extending their product lines.
During process of meat extension, the imperative need of retaining added water while maintaining its edibility and texture has fuelled the demand for citrus pectin. The structural perviousness of which aids in texturizing and binding water in meat processing systems. Moreover, citrus pectin is also capable for improving the quality of mechanically deboned meat (MDM). The manufactures operating in citrus pectin market are also focusing to invest in diversification of portfolio of citrus pectin, in order to meet multiple end uses like pet food.
Some of the market players profiled in the report are Fiberstar, Ceamsa, Herbafood, Florida Food Products, Cargill Inc., Quadra Chemicals, Naturex, Compañía Española de Algas Marinas S.A. (CEAMSA), Herbstreith & Fox, Yantai Andre Pectin Co. Ltd., Lucid Colloids Ltd., DuPont, Silvateam S.p.A., and CP Kelco.Several leading market players are acquiring smaller businesses to expand their footprint and product portfolio. Besides this, acquisition often allows them to gain competitive advantage.
The global Citrus Pectin market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to readers.
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Future Market Insights, in its new offering, provides an unbiased analysis of the global citrus pectin market, presenting historical demand data (2014-2018) and forecast statistics for the period from 2019-2029. The study divulges compelling insights on the citrus pectin market based on the product type (High Methoxyl pectin, Low Methoxyl Pectin), source (Oranges, Tangerines/ Mandarins, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime) and application (Jams & Jellies, Beverages, Bakery Fillings & Toppings, Dairy Products & Frozen Desserts, Confectionery, Meat & Poultry, Dietary Supplements, Functional Food, Pharmaceutical, Personal care & Cosmetics and others) across seven region.
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The article discusses the growth and trends in the Citrus Pectin Market, projected to grow at a 4.6% CAGR by 2029.
The market is driven by increasing demand in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and a focus on clean label products.
Key players include Fiberstar, Ceamsa, Herbafood, Florida Food Products, and Cargill Inc.
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