How do I find citric acid suppliers?

Choose your preferred origin and share the form, grade, quantity and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy citric acid from a manufacturer, distributor or re-seller?

A manufacturer can offer direct production control and better pricing for large volumes, while a distributor provides stock and fast delivery for smaller orders. Choose based on your volume, lead time and need for direct quality assurance.

What should I include in a citric acid quotation request?

Specify the form (anhydrous or monohydrate), grade, purity or analytical requirements, packaging, quantity, and delivery location. Also include your intended application and any regulatory standards.

How do I compare wholesale citric acid offers?

Compare the same product specification, packaging, delivery terms and payment conditions. For bulk orders, consider the total landed cost including freight and duties.

How should I assess a citric acid sample?

Test the sample against your agreed analytical specification, including purity and moisture. Retain a reference sample from the same batch for later comparison.

How can I check a citric acid supplier before signing a contract?

Check the supplier's business credentials, trade references and production or repackaging facility. Put the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.

Citric Acid Suppliers

Find citric acid suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Citric acid suppliers include primary producers who ferment and crystallize the acid, and distributors who repackage and supply from stock. Choose the route that fits your order: a dedicated production batch, a standard grade from stock, or a contract for regular supply.

Specify the form (anhydrous or monohydrate), grade, quantity and delivery country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our citric acid supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore citric acid suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
COFC*****	Thailand	Email availablePhone available
Atla*****	Germany	Email availablePhone available
Citr*****	Belgium	Email availablePhone available
HERG*****	Colombia	Email availablePhone available
Nu P*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing citric acid

Product specification

A food-grade citric acid for beverages and a technical-grade for cleaning have different requirements. Start with the intended application and purity standard.

Form and grade

Specify anhydrous or monohydrate, and the grade required for your application, such as food, pharmaceutical or technical.

Physical characteristics

Agree on particle size (granular, powder) and any limits on moisture or free-flowing properties.

Compliance and standards

Confirm which pharmacopoeia or food additive standard applies, and whether you need a certificate of analysis for each lot.

Quality acceptance

Quality acceptance for citric acid depends on agreed analytical parameters and a sample that represents the lot. Define how the sample will be taken and tested.

Analytical specification
Set the required purity, water content, sulfate and heavy metal limits, and the test methods to be used.
Sample and inspection
Agree on a pre-shipment sample, independent laboratory testing, and the process for rejecting a non-conforming batch.
Certificate of analysis
Request a CoA for each lot, and confirm that the results match the agreed specification and the sample tested.

Origin requirements

Origin matters less for a processed chemical than for an agricultural raw material, but the production route still affects quality and supply. Ask about the fermentation feedstock and the manufacturing location.

Production process

Ask whether the acid is produced by fermentation of molasses, corn syrup or other sugars, and where the plant is located.

Traceability

Request the manufacturing batch number, production date and the source of the raw material used.

Availability

Confirm whether the product is from current production or from a warehouse stock, and the lead time for a new batch.

Commercial terms

Citric acid is often priced per ton, but the basis of the quote can vary. Compare offers on the same delivery terms and payment structure.

Price basis: Confirm whether the price is ex-works, FOB, CIF or delivered duty paid, and what is included.
Order terms: Match the quantity, packaging (bags, bulk, etc.), payment terms and the validity of the quote.
Contract flexibility: For recurring orders, agree on a price adjustment mechanism based on a defined index or renegotiation period.

Documentation & compliance

Documentation must prove the identity and quality of the batch, not just the supplier's registration. Check that the paperwork matches the product you receive.

Shipping documents: Align the batch number, quantity and packaging across the invoice, packing list and transport documents.
Quality certificate: Ensure the certificate of analysis is signed and dated, and that it covers the specific batch and test results.
Regulatory compliance: For food or pharmaceutical use, confirm the required certificates such as GMP or food safety, and check destination-specific import rules.

Supplier capability

A manufacturer, a repacker and a distributor each play a different role. Establish who is accountable for production quality and who handles logistics.

Production and quality control
Ask about the supplier's manufacturing process, in-house testing, and how they handle non-conforming batches.
Capacity and lead times
Check the supplier's production capacity, typical lead times, and ability to meet your order volume consistently.
Support and risk
Confirm the supplier's complaint process, return policy, and whether they can provide regulatory support for your market.

Citric Acid Supplier Questions

How do I find citric acid suppliers?: Choose your preferred origin and share the form, grade, quantity and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy citric acid from a manufacturer, distributor or re-seller?: A manufacturer can offer direct production control and better pricing for large volumes, while a distributor provides stock and fast delivery for smaller orders. Choose based on your volume, lead time and need for direct quality assurance.
What should I include in a citric acid quotation request?: Specify the form (anhydrous or monohydrate), grade, purity or analytical requirements, packaging, quantity, and delivery location. Also include your intended application and any regulatory standards.
How do I compare wholesale citric acid offers?: Compare the same product specification, packaging, delivery terms and payment conditions. For bulk orders, consider the total landed cost including freight and duties.
How should I assess a citric acid sample?: Test the sample against your agreed analytical specification, including purity and moisture. Retain a reference sample from the same batch for later comparison.
How can I check a citric acid supplier before signing a contract?: Check the supplier's business credentials, trade references and production or repackaging facility. Put the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.