Citral Market,, By Application, By End User, By Geography

Description

Global Citral Market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.19 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5.03 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 3.19 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	6.70%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 5.03 Bn

Figure. Citral Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Citral, which is also known as 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, is a crystalline, colorless liquid that occurs naturally in lemongrass oil. Derived commonly from lemongrass and litsea cubeba May Chang, it is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in perfumes, soaps, lotions, and household products. It provides a lemony scent, and is valued for its ability to mask unpleasant odors. Rising consumer preference for natural ingredients and rising popularity of essential oil products c can boost demand for citral from personal care and home care industries. Citral is used in formulation of many types of cosmetic and personal care products including aftershave lotions, bath products, moisturizers, perfumes & colognes, and skin care products. Growing cosmetics & personal care industry is expected to boost growth of the citral market.

Market Dynamics:

Citral market growth is primarily driven by its increasing application as a flavoring and fragrance agent in various sectors including food & beverages, personal care, home care, and others. Growing consumer preference for natural ingredients coupled with rising demand for aromatherapy and essential oils is driving the market growth. Citral provides fresh, clean, lemony fragrance which makes it a popular choice for perfumes, soaps, detergents, and cleaning products. Changing lifestyle and growing middle-class population are also driving the market growth. However, availability issues pertaining to raw materials that are used for citral extraction and price volatility associated with its natural derivatives can hamper the market growth. Expanding use of citral in products like air fresheners and disinfectants can offer opportunities for the market growth.

Key features of the study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citral market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the citral market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Beijing Lys Chemicals Co. Ltd., Indukern SA, Industrial and Fine Chemicals, Kuraray Co. , Privi Specialty Chemicals Limited, Rajkeerth Aromatics and Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Symrise AG, Takasago International Corporation, Vee Kay International, and Zhejiang Xinchecheng Co. Ltd.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Citral market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the citral market

Detailed Segmentation:

By Type
- Natural Citral
- Synthetic Citral
By Application
- Lemon Essence
- Vitamin
- Menthol
- Others
By End-use Industry
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Household Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverages
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Company Profiles
- BASF SE
- Beijing Lys Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Indukern SA
- Industrial and Fine Chemicals
- Kuraray Co. Ltd.
- Privi Specialty Chemicals Limited
- Rajkeerth Aromatics and Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
- Symrise AG
- Takasago International Corporation
- Vee Kay International
- Zhejiang Xinchecheng Co. Ltd.

Product Code: CMI4436

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Citral Market, By Type
- Citral Market, By Application
- Citral Market, By End-use Industry
- Citral Market, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Wide range of applications in perfumes, soaps, detergents and other products
- Restraints
Stringent regulations regarding usage of citral
- Opportunities
Development of new application areas
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations

4. Citral Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Citral Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
- Segment Trends
Natural Citral
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Synthetic Citral
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

6. Citral Market, By Application, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2020, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Lemon Essence
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Vitamin
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Menthol
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Citral Market, By End-use Industry , 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Household Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Pharmaceuticals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Food & Beverages
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020- 2032, (US$ Bn)

8. Citral Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021- 2032
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
  - South Africa
  - Central Africa
  - North Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Company Profile
- BASF SE
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Beijing Lys Chemicals Co. Ltd.
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Indukern SA
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Industrial and Fine Chemicals
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Kuraray Co. Ltd.
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Privi Specialty Chemicals Limited
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Rajkeerth Aromatics and Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Symrise AG
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Takasago International Corporation
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Vee kay International
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
- Zhejiang Xinchecheng Co. Ltd.
Company Overview
Component Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Analyst Views

10. Section

References
Research Methodology
About us