About Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate - most commonly trisodium citrate - is the sodium salt of citric acid and one of the most versatile buffering and sequestering agents in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. It regulates acidity, buffers pH, chelates metal ions, and acts as the classic emulsifying salt in processed cheese, while in medicine it serves as an anticoagulant and alkalinising agent.

Sodium citrate is sourced globally alongside citric acid, and dependable supply is as much about grade (mono/di/trisodium), mesh and documentation as chemistry. Sodium citrate (CAS 68-04-2) is affirmed GRAS by the US FDA under 21 CFR 184.1751 and carries FCC, USP-NF, BP and Ph.Eur. monographs.

Industrial buyers placing bulk orders also keep a close eye on sodium citrate pricing, since contract rates feed directly into the cost of everything they produce downstream.

Manufacturing Process of Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate is produced by neutralising citric acid - itself made by Aspergillus niger fermentation - with a sodium base such as sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. Controlling the degree of neutralisation gives monosodium, disodium or trisodium citrate. The neutralised solution is purified, decolourised over activated carbon, concentrated and crystallised, then dried and screened to the target mesh. Crystallisation conditions set the hydrate form (the dihydrate is the common commercial trisodium product).

Every shipment Elchemy supplies is tested for assay, pH, chloride/sulphate and heavy metals before dispatch, with a Certificate of Analysis travelling alongside each order.

Sodium Citrate Price: Bulk Pricing for Industrial Buyers

If you're looking for current sodium citrate pricing for bulk procurement, Elchemy provides quotes based on your specific requirements. Fill out the quote request form with your volume, grade, destination and packaging preference, and our team will revert with a detailed offer within 24 to 48 hours.

Pricing works on a quote basis rather than a published rate because the cost is driven by the price of citric acid feedstock (and therefore the corn/glucose crop and Chinese supply balance) plus the sodium base, rather than tracking a fixed list.

Beyond that, several factors layer in to shape the final number: grade, committed volume, origin country, packaging format, freight, Incoterm choice (FOB, CIF or DDP) and applicable import duty (HTS 2918.15 for US-bound shipments).

For an approximate read on where the market sits, procurement teams often reference citric acid and corn price indices, which give a sense of how rates are trending.

Trade publications also report the sodium citrate price per kg as a unit-level benchmark, useful for spotting short-term regional shifts even on large industrial orders.

At bulk procurement scale, however, the sodium citrate price per ton is the most relevant commercial unit, since contracts are typically negotiated and committed at that level.

For an exact rate, none of these references replaces a direct quote. The actual price depends on your contract structure, destination, committed volume and timing of dispatch, which is why a quote from our team will always be the most accurate number for your specific procurement.

Packaging & Logistics

Sodium Citrate ships in 25 kg (55 lb) bags, 50 lb bags for the US market, or 1 MT (2,205 lb) FIBC jumbo bags (liquids ship in drums, IBCs or ISO tanks as applicable), supplied as per buyer requirements. A typical 20' container holds approximately 18 to 24 MT depending on packaging.

For US-bound orders, domestic stock supports faster fulfilment. Where sourcing is required from origin countries, transit times typically run 24 to 28 days to the US East Coast and 18 to 22 days to the West Coast. Elchemy offers EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP terms, depending on how your procurement team prefers to handle landed cost and customs.

Material should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area per the storage conditions on the TDS. Standard dispatch follows agreed contract terms, with expedited timelines available where needed. Samples are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours.

Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Sodium Citrate Supplier?

Elchemy makes sodium citrate procurement straightforward for industrial buyers. That means consistent material across the grades listed above, with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch and full documentation (TDS, SDS) as standard.

Because we source across multiple origins, we quote on the best landed cost for your destination rather than a single manufacturer's list price. Our partner plants operate to recognised quality standards (ISO 9001, plus food/pharma certifications where relevant), with Halal and Kosher certification available on request.

Beyond the US, Elchemy ships into 40+ countries with samples available for qualification before any bulk order, and pricing tailored to volume, destination and contract terms.

Safety & Handling

Not classified as hazardous under GHS and not DOT-regulated. Handle as a mildly alkaline food powder with basic dust control.

Sodium citrate is a food-grade, GRAS substance and is non-toxic at use levels. Ingested in large amounts it can have a mild laxative effect and contributes to dietary sodium, a labelling consideration for low-sodium products. The powder is mildly alkaline and can cause minor eye or respiratory irritation as a nuisance dust. There is no significant chronic hazard; basic dust control and eye protection suffice in bulk handling.

The full 16-section GHS-aligned SDS is available alongside material orders.