Bulk citric acid, from US stock

Anhydrous fine granular 30–80 mesh, USP/FCC food grade. Non-Chinese origin and AD/CVD cleared. 50 lb bags, 44 per pallet, sold from a single bag to full pallets.

Home Citric Acid Bulk supply

Grade, pack, order volume, stock location and lot paperwork are below. For the chemistry, use rates by application and the anhydrous-versus-monohydrate decision, see the citric acid product page.


Origin is the part of a citric acid quote that costs money.

PAT's citric acid is non-Chinese origin and AD/CVD cleared. That is worth checking on any bulk quote you receive.

The US antidumping and countervailing duty order on citric acid has been in effect since 2009 and applies to Chinese-origin material. Duty rates run from roughly 40% to over 200% depending on the producer. A quote that looks cheap on a spot basis can carry that exposure, along with the scope-ruling risk that follows it, and the importer of record is the one who pays.

Ask any bulk supplier for the country of origin in writing before you compare prices. If the answer is vague, the price is not comparable. Get a quote


What you are buying.

Citric acid anhydrous, fine granular 30–80 mesh, USP/FCC food grade. Anhydrous holds 0.5% moisture or less, which is the standard for beverage, supplement, confectionery, cannabis and food manufacturing. Monohydrate carries 7.5–9.0% bound water and is a different specification, so check which one your formula is written against.

Citric acid is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1033 with no functional-use limit, and it is produced by microbial fermentation of plant-derived sugars. It is kosher, halal and non-GMO.

Identity: CAS 77-92-9 · INS 330 / E330 · assay 99.5–100.5% · water ≤0.5% · shelf life 36 months sealed · storage 5–30°C, ≤65% RH


Pack, volume and lead time.

Citric acid ships in 50 lb paper bags, 44 bags to a pallet, which is 2,200 lb or 998 kg per pallet.

PAT sells from a single bag up to full pallets and full truckloads. There is no pallet-quantity gate on a first order, which is the practical difference between buying here and buying from a bulk chemical reseller.

Orders ship from US warehouse stock. Samples typically ship within one business day. Lead time on a given volume moves with the stock position, so ask and we will give you the current number.


Documentation per lot.

A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis and an SDS ship with every order. The full regulatory pack is available on request: specification sheet, allergen and GMO statements, kosher and halal certificates, manufacturer audit certificate, and a country of origin statement. Lot-specific OMRI listing is available on request where current stock carries it.

Buyers running a supplier qualification can pull current versions through the documentation portal.


Frequently asked

What is the minimum order for bulk citric acid?

PAT sells from a single 50 lb bag up to full pallets and full truckloads. There is no pallet-quantity gate on a first order. Tell us the volume and we will confirm what is in stock now.

What pack size does bulk citric acid ship in?

50 lb paper bags, 44 bags per pallet, which is 2,200 lb or 998 kg per pallet.

Is PAT's citric acid Chinese origin, and does the AD/CVD order apply?

No on both counts. PAT's citric acid is non-Chinese origin and AD/CVD cleared. The US antidumping and countervailing duty order on citric acid, in effect since 2009, applies only to Chinese-origin material, and duty rates there run from roughly 40% to over 200% depending on the producer. Non-Chinese origin removes that exposure and removes the scope-ruling risk that comes with it. This is the part of a bulk citric acid quote that is easy to overlook and expensive to get wrong.

Which form does PAT stock, anhydrous or monohydrate?

Anhydrous, fine granular 30–80 mesh. Anhydrous contains 0.5% moisture or less and is the standard for beverage, supplement, confectionery, cannabis and food manufacturing. If your specification calls for monohydrate, contact us.

How fast does bulk citric acid ship?

Orders ship from US warehouse stock. Samples typically ship within one business day. Contact us for the current lead time on a specific volume, since it moves with the stock position.

What documentation ships with a bulk citric acid order?

A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis and an SDS ship with every order. The full regulatory pack is available on request: specification sheet, allergen and GMO statements, kosher and halal certificates, manufacturer audit certificate, and a country of origin statement. Lot-specific OMRI listing is available on request where current stock carries it.

Pricing a bulk citric acid line

Send the annual volume and the pack you want. We will come back with availability, current lead time and a quote. If you are switching suppliers, ask for the country of origin statement up front so you are comparing the same thing.

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