Citrus Seeds Market Report 2026

The citrus seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.07 billion in 2025 to $5.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial citrus cultivation, growing demand for citrus-based ingredients, traditional use of citrus seeds in medicine, increasing nursery-based plantation activities, availability of diverse citrus varieties.

The citrus seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of sustainable farming practices, rising use of citrus seed extracts in cosmetics, expansion of organic citrus farming, growing focus on traceable seed sourcing, increasing investments in citrus breeding programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of certified organic citrus seeds, growing demand for high-germination seed varieties, expansion of citrus seed utilization in extracts, rising focus on seed quality standardization, enhanced adoption of controlled cultivation practices.

The increasing demand from the personal care industry is expected to drive the growth of the citrus seed market going forward. The personal care industry includes the manufacturing and sale of products associated with personal hygiene, grooming, skincare, cosmetics, and wellness, all intended to enhance an individual’s appearance and overall health. Growth in the personal care industry is fueled by rising consumer awareness of health, wellness, and self-care, along with a growing preference for natural and sustainable products. Citrus seed is widely used in personal care formulations due to its antioxidants, essential oils, and vitamins, which provide moisturizing, anti-aging, and antimicrobial benefits, making it well suited for skincare and haircare applications. For instance, in September 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a U.S.-based government agency, spending on personal care products and services increased by 9.7 percent during 2022-2023. Therefore, the increasing demand from the personal care industry is driving the growth of the citrus seed market.

Major companies operating in the citrus seed market are developing innovative products, such as citrus fibers, to offer excellent functional benefits, including improved texture and stability in food products. Citrus fiber is a natural fiber derived from the pulp and peels of citrus fruits, used for its functional properties in food and beverage products, such as improving texture, stability, and dietary fiber content. For instance, in January 2023, Fiberstar Inc., a US-based plant-based food ingredient manufacturing company, launched a new line of Citri-Fi 400 citrus fiber. Derived as a byproduct of the citrus juice process, the Citri-Fi 400 organic series combines both insoluble and soluble fibers with native pectin, offering excellent water-holding and emulsification properties for a smooth mouthfeel. This dual function enhances the texture, stability, and nutritional value of food and beverage products, even at usage levels below 1%. USDA-certified organic, non-allergenic, gluten-free, and free of E-numbers, Citri-Fi 400 is also recognized as an organic source by the European Union, making it a versatile and sustainable ingredient.

In January 2024, Invaio Sciences, a US-based agricultural biotechnology company, partnered with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) to advance sustainable citrus groves for the future. Through this collaboration, Invaio Sciences and LDC aim to combine Invaio’s innovative plant health and crop management technologies with LDC’s global citrus farming and supply-chain expertise to improve grove productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The partnership focuses on addressing critical challenges such as citrus greening disease (HLB), optimizing resource use, and enhancing yield stability in commercial citrus operations, particularly in major citrus-producing regions. Louis Dreyfus Company is a Netherlands-based global merchant and processor of agricultural commodities with significant citrus operations worldwide.

Major companies operating in the citrus seeds market are Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., Dole Food Company Inc., Citrosuco S.A., Sun Pacific Inc., Citrofrut, Yantai North Andre Juice Co. Ltd., Sunkist Growers Inc., Gless Ranch Inc., Sun Orchard LLC, Alico Inc., Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery, Noble Citrus, Southern Citrus Nurseries, Citrusvil S.A., Territorial Seed Company, Greenfield Citrus Nursery, Lyn Citrus Seed Inc., The Wonderful Company LLC, Moora Citrus, Tropicana Products Inc., Prodalim Group.

North America was the largest region in the citrus seeds market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the citrus seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the citrus seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The citrus seeds market consists of sales of citrus seed oil, organic seeds, citrus seed supplements, citrus saplings, and citrus rootstock. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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