Chelating Agent Market Growth, Trends, and Analysis by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Chelating Agent Market covers analysis by Type (Aminopolycarboxylate, Organphosphonates, Phosphates and Phosphonates, Others); Application (Pulp and Paper , Water Treatment, Cleaners , Agrochemicals, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage , Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Oct 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00004217
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150
Page Updated: Jan 2025

AI overview of Chelating Agent Market


The Chelating Agent Market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach a market size of US$ XX million by 2031, with a steady CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2031. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for agricultural efficiency and sustainability, as well as the industrial growth that boosts the need for these agents across various applications, including water treatment and personal care. Notably, the trend towards biodegradable chelating agents is gaining momentum, reflecting a broader commitment to environmental sustainability. The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a key player, with new applications in cosmetics further expanding the market. This Chelating Agent Market Report provides a comprehensive analysis of these trends and opportunities, highlighting the evolving landscape of this essential industry.


The Chelating Agent Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The chelating agent market is segmented into type and application. Based on type, the chelating agent market is segmented into Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable. Based on application, the market is segmented into pulp and paper, water treatment, personal care, agrochemicals, and others.

Purpose of the Report

The report Chelating Agent Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Chelating Agent Market Segmentation

Type

  • Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable

Application

  • Pulp and Paper
  • Water Treatment
  • Personal Care
  • Agrochemicals

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Chelating Agent Market Growth Drivers

  • Chelating Agents Boosting Agricultural Efficiency and Sustainability: In the agricultural sector, which largely dictates the demand for chelating agents, the use of chelating agents to enhance the availability of nutrients essential for plant growth, such as iron, zinc, and magnesium in fertilizer, for example, has an application; the scenario makes all the more sense in the event of nutrient-poor soil. According to this concept, with increased demand for food across the world, farmers are increasingly using chelating agents to optimize fertilizer efficiency while adapting to perfect sustainable agriculture practices.
  • Industrial Growth Driving Demand for Chelating Agents: Industrial Applications and Manufacturing Growth: In recent years, industrial operations have grown significantly and have increased in various sectors like textiles, pulp and paper, as well as metal processing. In these operations, chelating agents play an important role in metal extraction, water treatment cycles, and cleaning compositions. The demand for nontoxic and environmentally friendly manufacturing operations forces industries to use chelating agents, thus creating greater business opportunities.
  • Environmental Sustainability and Water Quality Boost Chelating Agent Use: Environmental Sustainability and Water Quality Concerns: Chelating agents find support in the regulatory concern of environmental sustainability and water quality improvement. It helps to cut down the absorption of heavy metal pollutants and enhances the efficiency of the water treatment system. Regulatory bodies and organizations advocate safer and more efficient alternatives to traditionally used chemicals. This is helping chelating agents with their biodegradable and environmentally friendly properties.

Chelating Agent Market Future Trends

  • Shift Towards Biodegradable Chelating Agents for Sustainability: The transition towards Biodegradable Chelating Agents The trend has been towards developing and using biodegradable chelating agents. With the growing rise in environmental concerns, companies are looking for alternatives to minimize their ecological footprint. Biodegradable agents from natural sources have seen much application, especially in agriculture and personal care products. This is very much in line with consumer demand which looks for sustainable solutions that are also environment-friendly.
  • Technological Advances Enhancing Chelating Agent Formulations: Technological Advances in Formulations Technological advances in chelating agent formulations are very common. Companies look at effective and efficient formulations that give high performance while at the same time cutting down on impacts related to the environment. More advanced formulations, such as liquid and powder chelating agents, are introduced to cater to various needs, from agricultural use to pharmaceutical applications, thus increasing the versatility and marketability of the sectors.
  • Increased R&D Driving Innovation in Chelating Agents: Increased R&D Activities: The present focus in the chelating agent market is reflected through an increase in research and development activities. More and more companies are engaged in R&D to achieve new applications of already developed products or upgrade the products to serve needed industrial requirements. An emphasis on innovation is needed because of the constant quest for higher efficiency, lesser toxicity, and improved environmental profiles. So, the developed chelating agents with advanced and tailor-made functionalities can replace traditional and outdated products in practice.

Chelating Agent Market Opportunities

  • Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets Driving Chelating Agent Growth: Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets: Chelating agents have significant scope for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Huge industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural productivity create a tremendous market demand in India and China. With further development in their economy, more chelating agents will be needed in agriculture, water treatment, and industrial production.
  • New Applications in Personal Care and Cosmetics Expanding Chelating Agent Market: New Applications Offer Many Opportunities: Chelating agents would really have new applications to penetrate into, like personal care and cosmetics. With this awareness of consumers about the benefits of chelating agents in terms of improvement in efficacy and stability in the product, the manufacturers can open up these emerging segments. This expansion might lead to increased demand for more products and diversification of revenues.
  • Strategic Collaborations Fueling Chelating Agent Market Growth: Collaboration and Partnerships: Manufacturers of chelating agents and end-user industries may combine for some significant growth prospects. Strategic partnerships can be helpful in better consulting on each other's areas of expertise and resources to come up with solutions tailored to specific market needs, and it may also help to enter new markets and increase brand presence, hence leading to the overall growth in the market.

Chelating Agent Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Chelating Agent Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Chelating Agent Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Chelating Agent Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 4%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable
By Application
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Water Treatment
  • Personal Care
  • Agrochemicals
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Ava Chemicals Private Limited
  • BASF SE
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Nagase ChemteX Corporation
  • Shandong IRO Chelating Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Tate and Lyle PLC,

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1
    What is the furture trend for chelating agent market?
    Shift toward biodegradable chelating agents is expected to be the key market trends.
    2
    Based on geography, which region held the largest share of the market?
    Based on geography, Asia Pacific held the largest share of the chelating agent market.
    3
    Which is the fastest growing segment based on type?
    Based on type, the biodegradable segment is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period.
    4
    What are key players operating in the market?
    BASF SE, ADM, Kemira, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Shandong IRO Chelating Chemical Co., Ltd., DOW, Tate and Lyle, Shandong Fuyang Bio-Tech Co.,Ltd, Nouryon, and Ascend Performance Materials are some of the players operating in the market.
    5
    What are the driving factors impacting the chelating agent market?
    The major factors driving the chelating agent market are:

    1. Growing Demand from Agriculture

    2. Industrial Applications and Manufacturing Growth
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    What is the expected CAGR of the Chelating Agent Market?
    The Chelating Agent Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2031
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    1.AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
    2.Archer Daniels Midland Company
    3.Ava Chemicals Private Limited
    4.BASF SE
    5.Kemira Oyj
    6.Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    7.Nagase ChemteX Corporation
    8.Shandong IRO Chelating Chemical Co., Ltd.
    9.Tate and Lyle PLC,
    10.The Dow Chemical Company
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