Citric Acid Anhydrous / Monohydrate
Food and technical citric acid in both forms for beverage, detergent and pharma buyers, shipped from Chinese and Thai plants.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Form (hydrate) / grade / pack | USD range per tonne | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0803-1 | C6H8O7·H2O 25 kg | 640 - 840 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0803-2 | C6H8O7·H2O 1000 kg | 650 - 850 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0803-3 | C6H8O7 25 kg | 720 - 920 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0803-4 | C6H8O7 1000 kg | 730 - 930 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY0803-5 | C6H8O7 BP/USP 25 kg | 820 - 1,020 | 1 × 20' container |
FOB Qingdao / Shanghai, per tonne. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Citric acid in anhydrous and monohydrate form for beverage and food makers, detergent and cleaning formulators, and pharma excipient buyers. Price follows Chinese fermentation output and corn cost; anhydrous carries a premium over monohydrate and BP/USP grades more again. Offered in 25 kg bags or 1,000 kg jumbo bags, full container loads from Chinese, Thai and Indian lines.
Specifications
| Assay | 99.5-100.5% |
|---|---|
| Grade | food E330, BP/USP, technical |
| Mesh | 8-40 / 30-100 |
| CAS | 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1 |
| Hazard | irritant, not IMDG regulated |
| Packing | 25 kg kraft or PP bags with liner, 1,000 kg jumbo bags, about 25 t per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | China, Thailand, India |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Qingdao / Shanghai, per tonne
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 1 × 20' container
- Lead time: 15-30 days