Citric Acid Disinfectant Market Report 2026

The citric acid disinfectant market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.46 billion in 2025 to $3.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer awareness of chemical safety, growth of household cleaning products, availability of citric acid, expansion of food hygiene standards, demand for mild disinfectants.

The citric acid disinfectant market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of eco friendly cleaning products, stricter sanitation regulations, rising health awareness, expansion of online retail channels, innovation in natural disinfectant formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing preference for non toxic disinfectants, rising adoption of plant based cleaning solutions, expansion of citric acid use in food safety, increasing demand for biodegradable disinfectants, higher focus on household hygiene products.

The growing emphasis on hygiene and cleanliness is expected to drive the expansion of the citric acid disinfectant market in the future. Hygiene and cleanliness involve practices and conditions designed to maintain health and prevent disease by keeping environments and personal spaces free from dirt, germs, and contaminants. This increased awareness is largely due to public health campaigns, a rise in infectious diseases, and a global focus on disease prevention. Citric acid disinfectants contribute to maintaining hygiene by disrupting the cellular membranes of microorganisms, leading to their destruction. The low pH of citric acid creates an environment that is unfavorable for microbial growth and reproduction. For instance, in July 2023, United Nations Water reported that, in 2022, approximately 3.5 billion people lacked access to safely managed sanitation, and 2 billion lacked essential hygiene services. To achieve universal coverage by 2030, there needs to be a five-fold increase in safely managed sanitation and a three-fold increase in essential hygiene services. Thus, the heightened focus on hygiene and cleanliness is fueling the growth of the citric acid disinfectant market.

Key players in the citric acid disinfectant market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as plant-based disinfecting wipes, to offer convenient and effective cleaning solutions. Plant-based disinfecting wipes use ingredients derived from plants instead of synthetic chemicals, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional disinfectants. These wipes are designed to be biodegradable and less harmful to the environment. For example, in August 2024, The Clorox Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer, introduced Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes. These wipes contain citric acid as an active ingredient, effectively killing 99.9% of germs, including cold and flu viruses, without the use of bleach, ammonia, or alcohol. The Clorox EcoClean wipes are an environmentally friendly option for cleaning professionals, offering effective sanitation without strong chemical odors and using 38% less plastic. They are suitable for use in shared spaces and are gentle on surfaces such as doorknobs, countertops, tables, and desks while being effective against grease, grime, and germs, including cold and flu viruses, norovirus, and COVID-19.

In November 2023, Virox Technologies Inc., a disinfectant company based in Canada, formed a partnership with Diversey, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This collaboration aims to launch sustainable disinfectant products powered by Citr-IQ to improve infection prevention and control in healthcare settings while reducing environmental impact. Diversey Inc. is a cleaning products company headquartered in the United States.

Major companies operating in the citric acid disinfectant market are Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Ecolab, S. C. Johnson & Son, Clorox, Diversey, Zep, Betco, 3M, STERIS, Virox Technologies Inc., Contec, International Products Corp, Medline, Arxada, Laboratorium Dr. Deppe, Midlab, Guangdong Biolight, Shandong Retouch Wash and Sterilize Technology, Hebei Chuanglong Biotechnology.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the citric acid disinfectant market in 2025. The regions covered in the citric acid disinfectant market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the citric acid disinfectant market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The citric acid disinfectant market consists of sales of hand sanitizers, multi-surface sprays, and surface cleaners. 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.

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