Citrus Oil Market Report 2026

The citrus oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.78 billion in 2025 to $9.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumer preference for natural ingredients, expansion of food and beverage flavor applications, increasing use in personal care formulations, rising aromatherapy adoption, availability of citrus by-products.

The citrus oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label products, rising use of citrus oils in pharmaceuticals, expansion of online distribution channels, growing interest in functional fragrances, increasing focus on sustainable sourcing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural flavoring ingredients, rising adoption of citrus oils in wellness products, growing use of cold-pressed extraction techniques, expansion of organic citrus oil offerings, enhanced focus on product traceability.

The growing application of citrus oil in food and beverages is expected to drive the expansion of the citrus oil market going forward. Food and beverages include all edible and drinkable products, both solid and liquid, that are prepared and consumed by people. The increasing demand for food and beverages is influenced by factors such as population growth, evolving lifestyles, rising health awareness, and sustainability trends. Citrus oils improve the taste and aroma of food and beverage products by adding a fresh, zesty note. They also offer potential health benefits, including antioxidant properties and digestive support, making them popular in health-focused formulations. For instance, in April 2025, according to GOV.UK, a UK-based public sector information portal, spending on food and beverages consumed outside the home increased by 0.6%, rising from £116.9 billion in 2022 to £117.6 billion in 2023. Therefore, the expanding use of citrus oil in food and beverages is driving the growth of the citrus oil market.

Major companies operating in the citrus oil market are concentrating on developing advanced offerings, such as high-purity natural lime flavor ingredients, to meet consumer demand for natural and sustainable alternatives. These ingredients enhance flavor, deliver potential health benefits, and support clean-label formulations across food, beverage, and personal care applications. For instance, in October 2025, BASF Aroma Ingredients, a Netherlands-based company specializing in natural aroma ingredients, launched Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95. Produced using advanced fermentation technology, this ingredient achieves over 95% purity and ensures consistent availability independent of weather or harvest conditions. It complies with EU and US food-grade regulations and is natural, pesticide-free, kosher, halal, and FSSC 22000 certified. Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 features a vegetal aroma with celery-like notes, fresh plant stem characteristics, and citrus peel nuances, making it suitable for lime oil applications, beverages, confectionery, and a wide range of citrus and fruit flavor formulations. The launch complements BASF’s existing lime flavor portfolio, including Isobionics Natural beta-Bisabolene 90, trans-alpha-Bergamotene 80, and beta-Caryophyllene 80, offering a comprehensive natural flavor solution for lime-based applications.

In April 2024, Berjé Inc., a US-based manufacturer and supplier of flavor and fragrance ingredients, acquired Global Citrus International and Acelim del Peru for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition underscores Berjé's commitment to expanding its citrus product offerings and meeting the growing consumer demand for natural ingredients. Global Citrus International (GCI) is a Peru-based company that manufactures lime-based products such as lime essential oils, and Acelim del Peru is a Peru-based grower and processor of lime-based products, including fresh limes, lime essential oils, lime juice, and lime peel.

Major companies operating in the citrus oil market are The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Givaudan SA, Firmenich SA, Takasago International Corporation, Young Living Essential Oils LC, dōTERRA International LLC, Robertet SA, Kalsec Inc., Citromax Group, Mountain Rose Herbs, Lebermuth Inc., Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd., Lionel Hitchen, Biolandes, K. K. Enterprise, Florachem Corp., Shiva Exports India, Sensient Essential Oils, Kanta Enterprises Private Limited, INDIA AROMA OILS AND COMPANY, Bontoux S.A.S., AG Organica Private Limited.

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

The citrus oil market consists of sales of bergamot oil, pomelo oil, pomelo oil, and calamondin oil. 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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