November 27, 2025
Potassium Citrate is a white to light yellow crystalline powder, odorless, with a lemon aroma and a slightly bitter taste. Potassium Citrate has functions as a food additive and pharmaceutical ingredient, mainly used to regulate acid-base balance, prevent stones, and supplement potassium elements. Potassium Citrate is widely used in medical and food processing fields through mechanisms such as neutralizing acidic substances in the body and inhibiting stone formation.
The global Potassium Citrate market is expected to reach a size of $773.65 million by 2025 and is projected to reach $911.33 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.33% during the forecast period. This stable growth trajectory reflects the solid position of Potassium Citrate in multiple high-value application areas.
The global reduction of sodium content in the food system is driving the growth of the Potassium Citrate market. With regulatory agencies advocating for reducing sodium intake, Potassium Citrate has emerged as a viable alternative. As a sodium free substance, Potassium Citrate can replace traditional sodium based additives and maintain key functions such as buffering, emulsification, and mineral enhancement. This is particularly important in processed foods.


Specific advantages and effects of Potassium Citrate:
Regulate acid-base balance
Potassium Citrate metabolizes to produce bicarbonate, which can increase urine pH to the ideal range of 6.2-6.8, improve chronic metabolic acidosis, and enhance the efficacy of antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) for urinary tract infections.
Preventing calcium containing kidney stones
Potassium Citrate combines with calcium ions in urine to form soluble complexes, reducing the crystallization of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate and lowering the risk of stone recurrence. Long term use requires monitoring of urinary calcium levels to avoid hypocalcemia.
Correcting hypokalemia
Potassium Citrate, as a potassium ion supplement, is suitable for mild to moderate hypokalemia. Compared to potassium chloride, Potassium Citrate has less gastrointestinal irritation and is suitable for chronic disease patients who require long-term potassium supplementation. People with renal insufficiency should use it with caution.
Assist in reducing uric acid levels
Alkalizing urine can promote uric acid excretion and reduce the deposition of sodium urate crystals in the joint cavity during gout attacks. Potassium Citrate is often used in combination with drugs such as allopurinol. But it is necessary to control the pH value of urine not to exceed 7.0 to prevent calcium salt stones.


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