Global Citrus Molasses Market Snapshot (2023 To 2033)

In 2022, the global citrus molasses market was estimated to have acquired USD 687.2 million. Changing consumer preferences towards healthy and organic products is likely to aid the sales to USD 1507.06 million by 2033, garnering a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period, 2023 to 2033.

The global citrus molasses market is expected to rise in response to rising demand for plant-based products and the popularity of special diets. The demand for citrus products is increasing, which has led to a slew of new players entering the market and attempting to entice customers by offering exclusive citrus molasses product offerings. According to www.feedipedia.org, citrus molasses is a by-product of the extraction of citrus juice. After pressing the fruit, the fresh pulp is mixed with lime and pressed to extract moisture. The resulting liquid (press juice) is filtered to extract larger particles, heated to sterilize it, and then condensed.

Report Attribute Details
Estimated Market Value (2022) USD 687.2 million
Expected Market Value (2023) USD 738.05 million
Projected Forecast Value (2033) USD 1507.06 million
Anticipated Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) 7.4%

Consumers are migrating to organic and natural goods, as they are more conscious about the wellbeing and health of their own and their families. This is anticipated to bode well for the market. Growing awareness has led customers to learn about the additives that are used in the beauty products they use, the drugs they consume, or the food they purchase for themselves or for the animals.

This has contributed to a move towards natural food products. The desire of customers to pay a higher price for more natural food products has changed the perception of citrus molasses markets. Manufacturers of citrus molasses often want to preserve the trust of their customers and so maintain transparency in the ingredients and manufacturing processes that they use. Many manufacturers of citrus molasses often specify the source of the raw material procurement, along with the area from which it is sourced.

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Global Citrus Molasses Market Historical Analysis (2018 To 2022) Vs. Forecast Outlook (2023 To 2033)

Internationally, per capita expenditure on food and beverages by the total population has increased. The key reason behind the growing per capita consumption expenditure is the increasing concern of consumers about health and wellness of livestock. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the nature of their food products, as well as making a habit of reading ingredient labels on the products. Demand for customers for organic ingredients and products has been observing considerable growth in past few years. The organic segment in the citrus molasses market is expected to have a profitable growth over the forecast year owing to the growing customer demand for better and organic goods health impact of genetically-modified food products.

According to FMI’s analysis, citrus molasses market has anticipated to grow at 7.4% CAGR between 2023 and 2033. The livestock population is expected to increase in the upcoming years, catering to rising demand from the livestock industry in terms of meat, dairy products or for farming. The rising livestock population is expected to increase the demand for feed as well. The demand for immunity increasing and natural ingredients in the animal feed has increased due to the rising concern among the consumers about eating healthy. This is expected to increase the demand for citrus molasses in the animal feed industry

Livestock and pet owners have become more concerned about the welfare of their animals. One of the main reasons for their increased spending on nutritious livestock feed is because of this. Customers are looking for more precise livestock feed, which has resulted in an increase in global livestock feed demand. Consumers are becoming more aware of their pets' intolerances and allergies which will give opportunity for manufacture of citrus molasses.

Will Economic Pricing of Citrus Molasses Affect Sales?

It is likely to Boost the Sales Globally Owing to the End-use Application

Citrus molasses are produced in huge quantities and thus they are easily available in the market. This is a key factor helping the market gain traction from end users. Availability of citrus molasses and no additional processing required has resulted in the price of the citrus molasses being low. The makes the product highly appealing to be used in the end-use applications especially in the animal feed and biofuel market. The high nutrition content adds to the market value along with economic prices.

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How will Expansion of Retail Sector Affect Citrus Molasses Sales?

Easy Availability of These Products is Propelling the Growth

The demand for natural ingredients has been remarkably increasing in the food and beverage industry. The same trend also is registered in the animal feed market. Demand for molasses obtained from sugarcane beet and citrus is very high. This is especially common in the developed countries. The easy availability of these products in the retail market has resulted in the large consumer base.

This offers an opportunity for the citrus molasses manufacturers. The use of the citrus molasses in the feed industry has increased exponentially in the past few years. Thus, there is an underlying opportunity for the manufacturers to research on the possibilities of citrus molasses and launch their products in the retail market to enter in to the food industry.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Conventional Citrus Molasses More in Demand?

Usage of Citrus Molasses for Animal Feed is Boosting Growth

FMI has projected conventional citrus molasses held dominant market share, which is around 81% in 2022 and it is expected to grow at a notable CAGR around 6.9% over forecast period.

Conventional citrus molasses, obtained from processing, were thrown away as waste. The rise in research and technological developments have resulted in the citrus molasses being known to be an important ingredient in the animal feed. This has resulted into more demand of conventional citrus molasses from customers for feeding livestock.

Why is Pulp Production Is Leading Market in End Use Application?

The Food and Beverage Segment is anticipated to Aid Growth in this segment

In terms of application, pulp production holds significant market share. Pulp production citrus molasses segment is expected to expand at 6.1% CAGR over the forecast period. Pulp production segment was estimated to account for 44% revenue share of the global citrus molasses market by 2022 end and is expected to lose 455 BPS in its market share by 2033 over 2022. Pulp production citrus molasses market is expected to create absolute USD opportunity of USD 147.2 Million between 2023 and 2033.

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Region-wise Analysis

What is Driving Citrus Molasses Sales in Brazil?

New Policies for Manufacturers to Help the Market Grow

Brazil accounts for a significant share in the citrus molasses market both in terms of consumption and in terms of production, but if the pandemic lasts unabated, the sales of the citrus molasses could get affected in the forecast years due to economic instability and lack of product availability.

Improvement of new policies for the manufacturers and the workers will lead to successful operations. This could lead to the citrus molasses market to grow at a high rate in the Brazil.

How large is the Opportunity in United States for Citrus Molasses?

United States is likely to be a Lucrative market in the North American Region

United States is one of key countries for citrus molasses market globally. FMI has projected that United States is predicted to stay one of the supreme profitable markets over the course of the forecast period.

According to FMI, United States has around 71.2% of market share in North America in year 2022. It is anticipated to intensify in the coming years, which is symbolic of noticeable scope for extension it is likely to offer to citrus molasses market manufacturing businesses.

What is the outlook of Mexican Market for Citrus Molasses?

Key Players are Innovating Products that is anticipated to Boost Growth

Companies are aligning their innovation capacities and competency in citrus ingredients market with modern digital technologies to create benefits for customers. New technological innovation and several other features are likely to upsurge the citrus molasses market in Mexico

Mexico holds around 26.2% of market share in Latin America in year 2022 and it is expected that it grows with CAGR of 6.23%.

How Big is the Opportunity in China?

China is likely to Hold a Significant Market Share

China is expected to hold more than 35.2% of market share in year 2022 for citrus molasses market for Asia Pacific and it is anticipated to grow with notable CAGR of 8.5%.

In terms of absolute GDP, China is the world's second largest economy after the United States. The Chinese economy is rapidly expanding, creating a massive and unique international business climate. China is a major global trade crossroads. It lends itself openly to massive international trade due to its vast land mass, population, rapidly increasing economy, and strategic ports. This business climate in china will help to boost citrus molasses market.

What is India's position in the Citrus Molasses Market?

New Product Launches in the Region to Aid Sales

According to FMI, India holds more than 26.4% of market share in India for citrus molasses market and it is anticipated to grow at notable CAGR in forecasted period.

Citrus molasses industry involves a lot of research and development in order to assure the high quality and to find out better solutions in products. Many manufacturing companies of citrus molasses are heavily investing in the research to find launch new product line which is should be more cost effective as well as high in nutrition as compare to the traditional citrus molasses for consumption, which is expected to boost citrus molasses market.

Market Competition

The key players in this market include:

  • Lemon Concentrate S.L.
  • Louis Dreyfrus Company B.V.,
  • Citrusuco S.A.,
  • Citromax Group,
  • Sucocitrico Cutrale Ltd.,
  • Yantai North Andre Juice Co. Ltd.
  • Vita-Pakt Citrus Products,
  • Peace River Citrus Products
  • Rio Grande Juice Company
  • Citrus Processing India (P) Ltd.

Some of the products being launched by the key players are:

  • In 2023, amid new and ongoing macroeconomic, geopolitical, and environmental unrest, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) released its consolidated financial statements for the year 2022. The Group continued to play its part in keeping vital food and agricultural supply networks moving safely, dependably, and responsibly. LDC also disclosed a 33.6% reduction commitment for its Scope 1 & 2 emission rates of greenhouse gasses by 2030, as opposed to 2022 as its baseline year, as part of the Group's decarbonization journey.
  • In 2022, Citrosuco, a Brazilian company that produces 20% of the world's orange juice, recently announced its establishment of Evera, an innovative division that will manufacture natural ingredients for various industries using a technology that repurposes orange waste such as peels, husks, flowers, leaves, and seeds.
  • In 2018, Louis Dreyfus Company completes acquisition of Sinarmas Natural Resources Foodstuff Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd to expand their global sales footprint.
  • In 2015, Wonderful Citrus Company acquired the operation of Texas Citrus Exchange, which is the processor of citrus juice in Texas. The operation of Texas Citrus Exchange has been renamed Rio Grande Juice Company after the acquisition.

Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 7.4% from 2022 to 2032
Market value in 2023 USD 738.05 million
Market value in 2033 USD 1507.06 million
Base Year for Estimation 2022
Historical Data 2018 to 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Quantitative Units USD million/ billion for value
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends, and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered Nature, Sales Channel, End-use, Region
Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Profiled United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Rest of Latin America, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Israel, GCC countries, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key Companies Profiled Lemon Concentrate S.L.; Louis Dreyfrus Company B.V.,; Citrusuco S.A.,; Citromax Group,; Sucocitrico Cutrale Ltd.,; Yantai North Andre Juice Co. Ltd.; Vita-Pakt Citrus Products,; Peace River Citrus Products; Rio Grande Juice Company; Citrus Processing India (P) Ltd.
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Key Segments Profiled in the Global citrus molasses Market

By Nature:

  • Conventional
  • Organic

By Sales Channel:

  • B2B/ Direct Sales
  • B2C/ Indirect Sales

By End Use Application:

  • Animal Feed
  • Pulp Production
  • Biofuel

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Higher Demand for Global Citrus Molasses Market ?

Asia Pacific is dominating the citrus molasses market, followed by North America.

How was the Historical Performance of the Market?

The market recorded a valuation of USD 687.2 million in 2022.

Which is the Preferred Material for Making Global Citrus Molasses Market?

Citrus pulp is the preferred ingredient when creating citrus molasses.

Which Form/Product Type is in Higher Demand for Global Citrus Molasses Market?

Citrus molasses is most frequently found in liquid form.

How the Global Citrus Molasses Market is Estimated to Develop in the Future?

The market is expected to reach USD 1,507.06 million by 2033.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Nature
		5.1. Conventional
		5.2. Organic
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Sales Channel
		6.1. B2B
		6.2. B2C
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application
		7.1. Animal Feed
		7.2. Pulp Production
		7.3. Biofuel
	8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		8.1. North America
		8.2. Latin America
		8.3. Europe
		8.4. Asia Pacific
		8.5. MEA
	9. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. Key Countries Market Analysis
	15. Market Structure Analysis
	16. Competition Analysis
		16.1. Lemon Concentrate S.L.
		16.2. Louis Dreyfrus Company B.V.
		16.3. Citrusuco S.A.
		16.4. Citromax Group
		16.5. Sucocitrico Cutrale Ltd.
		16.6. Yantai North Andre Juice Co. Ltd.
		16.7. Vita-Pakt Citrus Products
		16.8. Peace River Citrus Products
		16.9. Rio Grande Juice Company
		16.10. Citrus Processing India (P) Ltd.
	17. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	18. Research Methodology
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