How to Choose the Best Citric Acid Supplier (2026):
16 Suppliers Compared
There's no single best citric acid supplier: the right one depends on grade and form, where it is made and duty exposure. Here are 16 suppliers with a dedicated citric acid page, compared on the facts buyers filter on.
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| Supplier | Headquarters | Organic | Kosher / Halal | Food safety cert | Pack sizes | Ships from |
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| Chicago, Illinois, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | US stock | |
| Chicago-based agribusiness that says its citric acid and other acidulants are made in the U.S.A. from plant-based ingredients.
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| Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Specialty ingredients distributor serving beverage, dairy, bakery and prepared food makers, with a citric acid page for flavoring and preserving use.
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| Reading, Pennsylvania, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Chemical and ingredient distributor whose citric acid page covers food and beverage, pharma and cleaning uses.
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| Tienen, Belgium | Not stated | Kosher, Halal | FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 | 25 kg and 1,000 kg; 1,000 L for 50% solution; 15 kg and 500 kg on some grades | Not stated | |
| Belgian maker of citric acid and citrates by fermentation of sugar beet molasses, supplying food, pharma and nutraceutical buyers worldwide.
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| Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | 50 lb bag, pallet of 44 bags | Not stated | |
| Tennessee chemical supplier and distributor selling food grade anhydrous citric acid (FCC) in bulk package sizes.
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| Schaumburg, Illinois, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | 55-gallon drum, 275-gallon tote, bulk tank truck | US stock | |
| Illinois maker of FCC grade liquid citrates, producing liquid citric acid to order at plants in Rochelle, Illinois and Spencer, Wisconsin.
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| Haifa, Israel | Not stated | Kosher, Halal | None stated | 25 kg, 1,000 kg, 50 lb, 2,000 lb | Not stated | |
| Israeli maker of citric acid, citrates and other food ingredients, made by submerged fermentation.
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| Fenton, Missouri, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Bag, tote, drum, pail | Not stated | |
| Missouri ingredient supplier selling bulk food-grade citric acid to food manufacturers.
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| Basel, Switzerland | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Swiss maker of citric acid and other naturally derived acidulants and texturants, headquartered in Basel.
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| New Rochelle, New York, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Bulk, railcar, barge, tote, drum, bag | Not stated | |
| New York supplier of fine and specialty chemicals; lists a food grade citric acid aqueous solution.
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| Itasca, Illinois, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | 50 lb bag | Not stated | |
| Ingredient distributor and manufacturer of nutrient blends, listing citric acid anhydrous with United States as country of origin.
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| Rizhao, Shandong, China | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | 25 kg bag; 500 kg and 1,000 kg bulk bags | Not stated | |
| Chinese producer listing a citric acid and citrate series, including anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid.
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| Anqiu, Shandong, China | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Chinese producer of a citric acid series, including monohydrate and anhydrous, plus sodium and potassium citrates.
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| Santa Barbara, California, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Bulk, IBC tote, drums, supersacks, small bags (inquiry options) | Not stated | |
| Bulk specialty chemicals supplier and distributor serving North American manufacturers for over 20 years.
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| Fullerton, California, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| California ingredient supplier for nutraceutical, food and beverage makers, with a citric acid anhydrous page.
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| Fort Worth, Texas, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | From 25 kg; 100 lb minimum order | Not stated | |
| Wholesale distributor of ingredients and chemicals, founded in 1957, with bulk citric acid in stock.
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Citric acid suppliers by what you need
Grouped only by facts a supplier states on its own website. Where a supplier does not say, it is left out.
Kosher certified citric acid suppliers
Halal certified citric acid suppliers
Citric acid suppliers with SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS or PrimusGFS certification
US-made citric acid
Citric acid suppliers shipping from US stock
Suppliers selling citric acid in bulk totes and drums
Citric acid manufacturers
Sourcing risks
What goes wrong when sourcing citric acid
A few big producers, and China leads
Large Chinese fermenters such as RZBC and Shandong TTCA, both in Shandong, are among the makers listed here. In the US, ADM says its citric acid is made in Southport, North Carolina, and FBC Industries makes liquid citric acid in Rochelle, Illinois. Distributors often resell a few plants, so ask which plant made your lot.
US duties on Chinese citric acid
Antidumping and countervailing orders cover citric acid, sodium citrate and potassium citrate from China, dry or in solution. After a sunset review the USITC voted on May 21, 2026 that revoking them would likely bring back injury, and Commerce continued both orders effective May 26, 2026. Rates differ by producer, so ask every importer which producer and rate applies to your shipment.
Landed cost differs by region
Imported lots carry duty and freight on top of the plant price and add transit time to your lead time. Compare quotes on a landed basis and keep safety stock.
The most common quality failures
- Wrong form: anhydrous or monohydrate. Monohydrate carries one water molecule per molecule of citric acid, so it holds less acid per kg than anhydrous. Write the form into the spec and the assay basis so a lot is not swapped.
- Wrong grade or compendium. Suppliers cite different standards, such as USP, FCC, Ph. Eur. and JP. Name the one your product needs and ask for a certificate of analysis against it on every lot.
- Technical grade sold as food grade. Some distributors sell food grade and technical grade citric acid as separate products. Require FCC food grade, in writing, on the quote, the label and the CoA.
- Granulation and dissolving problems. Fine, medium and standard granulations dissolve and blend differently, and anhydrous is recommended for dry blends. Specify the mesh or granulation and the test method for your mixer or process.
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What makes a citric acid supplier the best fit
There is no single best supplier. These are the criteria buyers use to pick the right one for their spec.
- Grade and form. Match anhydrous, monohydrate or 50% solution, and FCC or USP grade, to what your plant and label need.
- Plant and country of manufacture. Know which plant made the lot and what duties apply to that country.
- Landed cost. Compare quotes with duty, freight and pack size included, not the ex-works price.
- Certificate of analysis. Get a CoA for every lot against the standard you name, plus allergen and GMO statements.
- Food safety certification. Look for a GFSI-benchmarked scheme such as FSSC 22000 that covers the plant making the acid.
- Pack size and lead time. Confirm bag, tote or tank-truck sizes, minimum order and stated lead time before you commit.
Citric acid supplier FAQ
Who are the best citric acid suppliers?
It depends on your spec. Buyers usually compare grade and form, country of manufacture, duty exposure and food safety certification. Waystation lists 16 suppliers with a dedicated citric acid page, including ADM, Gadot Biochemical Industries and Jungbunzlauer.
Is citric acid made in the US?
Yes. ADM says its citric acid is made in Southport, North Carolina, and FBC Industries says it makes liquid citric acid in Rochelle, Illinois and Spencer, Wisconsin. Prinova lists a US country of origin for one anhydrous grade. Jungbunzlauer bought an Illinois site in 2025 but has not given a production date.
Is there a tariff on citric acid from China?
Yes. US antidumping and countervailing duty orders on Chinese citric acid were continued effective May 26, 2026. Rates differ by producer, so check the rate for your exact producer with your customs broker.
Is organic citric acid available?
None of the suppliers listed here state an organic certification for citric acid on their own pages. If your label needs organic, ask for the certificate before you quote.
What should I ask for when I request a quote?
Ask for the form (anhydrous, monohydrate or solution), grade (FCC or USP), granulation, producing plant and country, pack size, minimum order, lead time and a lot CoA. Few of these suppliers publish lead times, so ask for them in writing.
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Waystation started from its supplier discovery results and kept only suppliers whose own website has a page dedicated to citric acid. Table entries are what each supplier states on its own site as of November 2026; "Not stated" means it doesn't say. Manufacturer means the supplier says it makes citric acid, brand means it sells under its own consumer brand, distributor covers the rest. Listed alphabetically, no paid placement, not an endorsement. Corrections: info@waystationai.com.
Sources
- Continuation of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China (Federal Register, May 29, 2026)
- Antidumping administrative review final results, citric acid from China, 2023-2024 (Federal Register, March 24, 2026)
- USITC vote on third sunset review, citric acid and certain citrate salts from China (May 2026)
- Jungbunzlauer closes acquisition of Illinois facility (company press release, November 2025)
- ADM acidulants, citric acid and citrates
- FBC Industries citrates and liquid citric acid
- Citribel citric acid grades, packaging and certifications
- Jungbunzlauer citric acid anhydrous specifications
- Brenntag citric acid, anhydrous and monohydrate
- CORECHEM food grade citric acid anhydrous (FCC)
- RZBC citric acid anhydrous product page