Acicorn (Acicorn Organic) is building Ukraine's first independent citric acid plant through deep corn processing, targeting EU and global export markets
The global citric acid market is dominated by China, creating systemic risks for Europe and opening a unique window of opportunity.
China controls over 70% of global production and dictates market conditions
Geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions create market vulnerability
The majority of citric acid consumed in the EU is sourced from outside the region
Ukraine has no industrial citric acid production despite having a strong raw material base
Construction of a modern facility leveraging domestic raw material resources
Ukraine is one of the world's largest corn producers, enabling a competitive cost structure
Direct export to the EU leveraging free trade agreement benefits
Lower production cost than Chinese competitors thanks to local inputs and logistics
Production is based on a proven industrial fermentation process using natural microorganisms.
Direct access to Poland, Romania, Hungary, and beyond across the EU
Access to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa via Black Sea routes
Ukraine's developed rail network enables efficient domestic transport and EU access
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