North America Lactic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The North America Lactic Acid Market is segmented by Source (Natural and Synthetic), Application (Meat, Poultry and Fish, Beverage, Confectionery, Bakery, Fruits and Vegetable and Dairy), and Geography.

North America Lactic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

North America Lactic Acid Market Size

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North America Lactic Acid Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 8.90 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

North America Lactic Acid Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Lactic Acid Market Analysis

The North America Lactic Acid Market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.

  • Natural lactic acid has been the most in-demand type of lactic acid in the market. Its
    use as a preservative has been well known since ages. With the trending concept
    of natural, bio-preservatives are gaining momentum.
  • Distinct role of lactic acid within the confectionery segment has been a driving factor for lactic acid market, which can otherwise be replaced by other organic acids.

United States Holds the Largest Market Share

United States is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the increased usage of lactic acid in a number of end-use applications and the high level of consumer awareness within the country. The increasing number of consumers in the market who depict a willingness to pay a premium to source organic lactic acid category is also driving growth in the region. The sustainable production of lactic acid has proven to be a big opportunity for the lactic acid market as depending on plant source, less energy requirement, low cost, and eco-friendly benefits. The substitute for the acid market in food sector is a big challenge for the market.

North America Lactic Acid Industry Overview

The North America lactic acid market is fragmented. The major competitors prefer investment in new product development and marketing strategy, due to volatility in commodity costs to maintain their position. Some of the major players in the North America lactic acid market are Corbion NV, Cellulac, Galactic, Cargill, Kemin Industries Inc., among others.

North America Lactic Acid Market Leaders

  1. Corbion NV

  2. Cellulac

  3. Galactic

  4. DuPont

  5. Cargill

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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North America Lactic Acid Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 3.1 Market Overview

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Source
    • 5.1.1 Natural
    • 5.1.2 Synthetic
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Meat, Poultry, and Fish
    • 5.2.2 Beverage
    • 5.2.3 Confectionery
    • 5.2.4 Bakery
    • 5.2.5 Fruits and Vegetable
    • 5.2.6 Dairy
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 United States
    • 5.3.2 Canada
    • 5.3.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.4 Rest of North America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Corbion NV
    • 6.3.2 Cellulac
    • 6.3.3 Galactic
    • 6.3.4 DuPont
    • 6.3.5 Cargill
    • 6.3.6 NingXia Hypow Bio-Technology Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.7 Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.8 Kemin Industries Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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North America Lactic Acid Industry Segmentation

The North America lactic acid market is segmented by source and application. On the basis of source, the market is segmented into natural and synthetic. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into meat, poultry and fish, beverages, confectionery, bakery, fruits and vegetables, and dairy. The market is also segmented by geography.

Source Natural
Synthetic
Application Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Beverage
Confectionery
Bakery
Fruits and Vegetable
Dairy
Geography United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
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North America Lactic Acid Market Research FAQs

What is the current North America Lactic Acid Market size?

The North America Lactic Acid Market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in North America Lactic Acid Market?

Corbion NV, Cellulac, Galactic, DuPont and Cargill are the major companies operating in the North America Lactic Acid Market.

What years does this North America Lactic Acid Market cover?

The report covers the North America Lactic Acid Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Lactic Acid Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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