Chelating Agents Market Growth Analysis | 2025-2030

Market Insights

The chelating agents market was estimated at USD 7.7 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during 2025-2030 to reach USD 10.28 billion in 2030.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Chelating agents are chemical substances that form stable complexes with metal ions. They are often referred to as chelants or sequestering agents. These substances can bind to metal ions and stop any undesirable reactions. Chelating compounds are used in various fields, including water treatment, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, pulp and paper production, and industrial and domestic cleaning. They are used to soften water, remove metal ions, stabilize formulations, increase the potency of detergents, and act as additives in various procedures.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID pandemic impacted value chains in the chelating agent market. However, market demand bounced back in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the coming years.

Market Drivers

Chelating agents are gaining traction in emerging economies with factors driving the market:

• Production of eco-friendly chelating agents to tackle environmental issues.
• Development of chelating agents derived from biomolecules.
• Regulatory measures for environmental protection and water treatment.
• Factors like industrialization, urbanization, and increasing environmental consciousness drive the growth.
• Companies are investing in R&D for innovative and durable chelating agents. Introduction of specialized chelating agents for specific applications.

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Key Players

The market is highly populated, with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete on some of the governing factors, including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. Most of the major players are providing complete profile systems including profile seals. The following are the key players in the chelating agents market.

• BASF SE
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
• Dow
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Evonik Industries AG
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Segment Analysis

By Type

The chelating agents market is segmented into non-biodegradable and biodegradable. The biodegradable type is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market during the forecast period. The demand for biodegradable chelating agents is driven by several factors.

Environmental regulations and policies aimed at reducing pollution and minimizing the release of hazardous substances have prompted industries to seek greener alternatives. Biodegradable chelating agents offer a sustainable solution by providing effective metal ion sequestration while minimizing the environmental impact.

By Application Type

The market is segmented into pulp & paper, cleaning, water treatment, agrochemicals, personal care, and others. The cleaning segment type is expected to be the fastest-growing application type in the market during the forecast period. Chelating agents play a vital role in improving the performance of cleaning products by sequestering metal ions and preventing their negative effects.

As consumer preferences shift towards sustainable cleaning practices, the use of chelating agents in the cleaning industry is expected to continue to grow.

Regional Insights

In terms of region, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest and fastest-growing region for the cheating agents market during the forecast period. As the region continues to experience economic growth, urbanization, and increasing environmental concerns, the demand for chelating agents is expected to remain high.

Countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are the growth engines of the market in the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, ongoing technological advancements and investments in research and development are likely to further strengthen the dominance of the Asia-Pacific region in the chelating agents market.

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s chelating agents market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2025 to 2030. After a continuous interest in our chelating agents market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the chelating agents market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as in formulating the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The chelating agents market is segmented into the following categories:

By Product Type

• Earthmoving & Road Building Equipment [Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Compaction Equipment, and Others]
• Material Handling & Cranes [Storage & Handling Equipment, Engineered Systems, Industrial Trucks, and Bulk Material Handling Equipment]
• Concrete Equipment [Concrete Pumps, Crushers, Transit Mixers, Asphalt Pavers, and Batching Plants]

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players).
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players).

Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the types by application type.

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.

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