Citrus Peel Fibre and Pectin Market to Reach USD 8,276 Million by 2031 Top 10 Company Globally

Citrus peel fibre and pectin are extracted value streams derived from the peels of oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits; they are used as gelling, stabilizing, thickening and dietary-fibre ingredients across food & beverage, pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals, cosmetics and technical applications. The industry converts low-value citrus peel by-product from juice and fresh-fruit processing into higher-value ingredients through washing, drying, milling, extraction, purification and drying operations. Pectin (chiefly high-methoxyl and low-methoxyl grades) addresses texture and sugar-reduction needs in confectionery, jams, dairy and plant-based alternatives, while citrus fibre products are positioned primarily as clean-label texturants and fiber fortification ingredients. This report uses the provided market baseline

The citrus peel fibre and pectin global market size in 2024 = USD 5,326 million, with a projected CAGR 6.5% to 2031, reaching USD 8,276 million in 2031. An average realized selling price of USD 4,200 per ton, approximately 1,268,095 tons of finished citrus peel fibre and pectin sold globally in 2024. A factory gross margin of 30%, the factory gross profit equals USD 1,260 per ton and the factory cost of goods sold equals USD 2,940 per ton. A breakdown of COGS is shown raw citrus peel feedstock is the largest single input, followed by processing reagents, energy, labor/overhead, packaging, depreciation/maintenance and logistics. These figures are intended as an operational benchmark for plant-level modelling and capacity planning; external market research firms report somewhat different total-value estimates depending on scope and whether citrus fibre and other fibre streams are bundled with pectin in the same market definition. COGS breakdown is Raw citrus peel (feedstock) 45%, Chemical reagents & consumables 20%, Energy (steam, electricity) 10%, Labor & overhead 8%, Packaging 7%, Maintenance & depreciation 5%, Logistics & port handling 5%. A single full production line for citrus fibre / pectin extraction is around 5,000 tons per line per year. Downstream Demand is concentrated in Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Animal Feed, Other industrial/technical uses.

Latest Trends and Technological Developments
The industry is showing two simultaneous, reinforcing trends: scale-up and portfolio integration by large ingredient groups, and product innovation toward high-function, clean-label and health-oriented pectin/modified-pectin ingredients. A major industry M&A and strategic event was Tate & Lyles acquisition of CP Kelco announced June 2024 (reported widely), which consolidates pectin, citrus fibre and speciality gum capabilities under a broader portfolio and signals strategic priority for plant-based, texture and fibre solutions. This deal and subsequent product rollouts illustrate consolidation-driven access to new customers and routes to market. In 2024 to 2025 CP Kelco completed a significant citrus fibre capacity expansion (Matão, Brazil), with the new deployment and second production line adding roughly a 5,000 t/year incremental capacity for citrus fibre an example of supply-side scaling to meet uptake in clean-label and fiber-fortified products. In 2025 Tate & Lyle and related industry players continued to highlight mouthfeel and sugar-reduction solutions at trade shows and product announcements (e.g., Tate & Lyle portfolio extensions in mid-2025). Across the industry there is continued R&D emphasis on extraction yield improvements, enzyme-assisted extraction, membrane concentration, and modified-pectin formulations for enhanced bioavailability (MCP) used in nutraceuticals
Asia is already a major source of citrus fruit production and has rapidly growing local processing; the combination of abundant citrus peel feedstock, rising domestic F&B manufacturing and expanding nutraceutical demand make Asia a strategic region for lower-cost supply and local value capture. China, India and large Southeast Asian producers are increasingly important both as production hubs and consumption markets for pectin and citrus fibre, with several local producers and contract processors emerging. Supply-chain considerations in Asia hinge on feedstock seasonality, logistics to coastal processing hubs, and the ability of local facilities to meet international food-safety and clean-label specifications required by multinational customers. Regional players and multinationals are investing in localized capacity to secure freshness of feedstock and reduce freight/cost exposure for large industrial customers.
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Citrus Peel Fibre and Pectin by Type:
Citrus Fibre

Citrus Pectin

Citrus Bioflavonoids

Citrus Peel Fibre and Pectin by Application:
Food and Beverages

Pharmaceuticals

Nutraceuticals

Cosmetics

Others

Global Top 10 Key Companies in the Citrus Peel Fibre and Pectin Market
CP Kelco

Cargill Inc.

DuPont (IFF)

Herbstreith & Fox

Yantai Andre Pectin Co., Ltd.

Ceamsa

Fiberstar Inc.

Silvateam S.p.A.

Naturex (Givaudan)

Quadra Chemicals

Regional Insights
Within ASEAN, Indonesia stands out because of its large domestic food manufacturing sector, rising interest in fibre-fortified and plant-based products, and strategic position for sourcing citrus residues from neighboring producers. ASEAN demand growth is driven by retail and ingredient reformulation trends (sugar reduction, clean label) and by expansions of local food processors incorporating pectin and citrus fibre into yogurts, beverages and confectionery. However, ASEAN players often import specialized pectin grades from established global suppliers while domestic citrus fibre production capacity scales. Local policy incentives for waste-to-value projects, as well as prioritization of export-oriented ingredient plants, mean ASEAN (and specifically Indonesia) will likely increase both processing throughput and value-add within the region. Industry voices and published regional case studies point to incremental investments and pilot projects across ASEAN in recent years.
Key challenges include volatility and seasonality of citrus peel feedstock (affecting raw material costs), energy and logistics costs that materially affect dry-ingredient economics, regulatory and quality compliance across export markets, and technology intensity required to make high-purity pectin and consistent fibre products at scale. Price volatility for commodity citrus peels (and competition with uses such as animal feed or composting) can compress margins when producers are forced to absorb feedstock inflation. In addition, the market has seen occasional overcapacity in specific regions following rapid expansion, which can put short-term pressure on prices and utilization. Finally, differentiating on high-value, application-specific modified pectins requires R&D investment and rigorous regulatory substantiation, which favors larger incumbents.
Companies should prioritize feedstock-secure procurement strategies (contracts with juice processors, seasonal storage), invest selectively in membrane / concentration and enzyme-assisted extraction technologies that improve yield and lower energy intensity, and target high-value downstream niches low-sugar gelling systems, nutraceutical MCP, and functional beverage stabilization where price realization is higher than commodity pectin. Regional investors and producers in Asia/ASEAN should compete on logistics and speed-to-customer by siting plants near juice processors and ports, while leveraging sustainability and upcycling credentials to command premium pricing. Strategic partnerships with global ingredient houses can accelerate market access but may also reduce margin capture; joint ventures that secure feedstock and combine local execution with global distribution are often preferred.

Product Models
Citrus peel fiber and pectin are valuable, multi-functional ingredients extracted from the peels of citrus fruits. Used in the food industry to improve texture, as fat replacers and thicknersm and other health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and blood sugar.
Citrus fibre is a dietary fibre mixture (both soluble and insoluble) that can enhance texture, water-binding, and emulsion stability in foods. Notable products include:
Citri-Fi® - Fiberstar, Inc.: a citrus fibre for use in meats, sauces, bakery, beverages, offering high water binding and emulsification.
FIBERTEX® CF - Ingredion: a multi-benefit citrus fibre family for viscosity, texture and shelf-life stability.
Aglufiber® - Silvateam / JRS: an off-white powder from 100% citrus peels with cold swelling, emulsifying and texture improving properties.
CitriPure® - Cargill: a label-friendly citrus fibre obtained without chemical modification, containing both soluble and insoluble fibre.
NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber - Tate & Lyle: a clean-label fibre from citrus peels, functional in bakery, beverages, condiments.
Citrus pectin is a soluble polysaccharide known primarily for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing functions in jams, jellies, and acidified systems. Examples include:
Aglupectin® - JRS Silvateam: the Silvateam brand line of citrus pectins derived from fresh and dried citrus peel.
UniPECTINE® - Cargill: label-friendly pectin portfolio (HM & LM) for jams, dairy, beverages, sauces.
Pacific Pectin - Pacific Pectin Inc: supplier of pectin grades for jam, beverage, dessert, and baking.
CEAMSA Pectin - CEAMSA: citrus-derived pectin for fruit processing, confections, dairy, etc.
JRS / Aglupectin high-methoxyl pectin: a specific variant under the Aglupectin line from JRS used for high-sugar gels.
Citrus bioflavonoids are a class of polyphenolic compounds (like flavanones, flavones, hesperidin, quercetin) that are valued for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vascular health effects. Notable products include:
Brewster Bioflavonoids - Ingredients By Nature / IBN: a brand family of citrus-derived bioflavonoid extracts used in nutritional supplements.
Eriomin® - ingredients By Nature: a specific blend of citrus flavonoids, clinically studied for glucose support.
Sytrinol® - Ingredients By Nature: patented citrus extract blend used for lipid / cholesterol support.
BioGin Citrus Lemon Bioflavonoids / Pectin: a standardized source combining lemon bioflavonoids and pectin.
Phytochem Citrus Bioflavonoids - Phytochem International Inc: a supplier of citrus bioflavonoid extracts.

The citrus peel fibre and pectin sector occupies a favorable intersection of strong, resilient demand from food & beverage formulation, growing nutraceutical and cosmetic applications, and sustainability/ upcycling narratives that make citrus by-products commercially attractive. While raw material seasonality, energy and logistics remain constraints, consolidated global suppliers and targeted regional investments (especially in Asia and ASEAN) are scaling capacity and product innovation. For investors and industry participants the market presents both stable volume demand and selective, higher-margin opportunity areas where technological differentiation and regional positioning yield outsized returns.

Investor Analysis
This research highlights several investor-relevant points. What: the market baseline and the implied volume give investors a quantifiable sense of market scale and average pricing. How: unit economics permit straightforward scenario modelling for greenfield or brownfield plant investments and help calculate payback under varying utilization rates. Why: the sectors durable demand in F&B, combined with product premiumization (MCP, modified pectins) and large incumbents consolidating capability, means correctly timed capacity investments near feedstock sources in Asia/ASEAN can deliver attractive returns while benefiting from sustainability narratives that support premium pricing and preferential offtake. Risk factors described earlier (feedstock seasonality, energy/logistics) allow investors to stress-test returns; strategic mitigants include long-term feedstock contracts, combined heat & power, and co-location with juice processors. The reports operational benchmarks enable investors to size capital expenditures, estimate EBITDA under various scenarios, and compare acquisition targets against realistic production economics.
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5 Key Questions Answered
What is the implied global volume of citrus peel fibre and pectin in 2024?
What are realistic factory economics for a commercial pectin/citrus fibre plant?
What is a pragmatic breakdown of COGS components and their relative weight for extraction and drying operations?
What are the current supply-side moves and major corporate actions that affect near-term pricing and availability?
Where in Asia and ASEAN are the best opportunities to site new capacity or JV to capture feedstock and logistics advantages?
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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