Chelants Market Size is USD 3,988.29 Million in 2025

Chelants Market (By Type: Aminopolycarboxylates, Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts, Hydroxycarboxylic Acids, Organophosphonates, and Others; By Application: Cleaners, Water Treatment, Pulp and Paper, Agrochemicals, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Others; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) Industry Size, Share, Growth, Trends 2025 to 2034

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The global chelants market was valued at USD 3,941 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,440.29 million by 2034, growing at a modest CAGR of 1.2%. This steady growth is primarily driven by their continued use in water treatment, agriculture, and industrial applications, despite market saturation and slow adoption of alternative solutions.

Chelants Market Highlights

Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2024.
North America is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period.
By type, the aminopolycarboxylates segment held a dominant presence in the market in 2024.
By type, the organophosphonates segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period of 2025 to 2034.
By application, the water treatment segment accounted for a considerable share of the market in 2024.
By application, the personal care segment is projected to experience the highest growth rate in the market between 2025 and 2034.

Chelants Market Statical Scope

Reports Attributes	Statistics
Market Size in 2024	USD 3,941 Million
Market Size in 2025	USD 3,988.29 Million
Market Size in 2031	USD 4,284.2 Million
Market Size by 2034	USD 4,440.29 Million
CAGR 2025 to 2034	1.2%
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 to 2034

The chelants market is gaining momentum due to the increasing use of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and DTPA (Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) in industrial power plants and other systems to prevent corrosion. The popularity of chelants is significantly increasing for cleaning purposes, i.e., laundry detergents. The environmental concerns may play a restraining role in the market due to the synthetic nature of some chelants, which may gain traction towards sustainable alternatives. As a result, organizations are trying to introduce more eco-friendly chelants like GLDA and MGDA to grab more revenue in the coming years. The rapid urbanization in Asian countries is expected to grab more investment in water treatment and detergent applications.

The rise of AI modules is helping to reduce energy consumption in the manufacturing process, helping the chemicals market to grow at a rapid pace. AI is also expected to grab a rapid pace in industrial monitoring projects to maintain the workflow and also tackle machinery or system loss. 

Chelants Market Companies

BASF
AkzoNobel
Fuyang Biotech
DuPont
Dongxiao Biotech
Kaixiang BioChem
Taihe Chem
Huiyang Biotech
PMP
AVA Chemicals
Jungbunzlauer
Roquette Freres
Kemira
Langyatai
Jack Chem
IRO Chelating
Ashland
Qingshuiyuan
NICCA
ADM
Huntsman
Tosoh
Huaming Biotech
Unischem

Chelants Market Segmentation

By Type

Aminopolycarboxylates
Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts
Hydroxycarboxylic Acids
Organophosphonates
Others

By Application

Cleaners
Water Treatment
Pulp and Paper
Agrochemicals
Personal Care
Pharmaceutical
Food and Beverage
Others

By Region

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa

Published by Saurabh Bidwai

Global Market Revenue

Chelants Market Revenue, By Type 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
Aminopolycarboxylates	1,379.35	1,379.95	1,380.37	1,380.59	1,380.63	1,380.47	1,380.09	1,379.51	1,378.72	1,377.72	1,376.49
Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts	315.28	303.11	290.60	277.75	264.55	250.99	237.07	222.78	208.11	193.06	177.61
Hydroxycarboxylic Acids	867.02	897.37	928.31	959.88	992.06	1,024.88	1,058.35	1,092.47	1,127.26	1,162.72	1,198.88
Organophosphonates	1,103.48	1,108.74	1,113.98	1,119.18	1,124.34	1,129.46	1,134.55	1,139.60	1,144.60	1,149.56	1,154.48
Others	275.87	299.12	322.89	347.19	372.02	397.40	423.34	449.84	476.92	504.58	532.83

Chelants Market Revenue, By Application 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
Cleaners	1,103.48	1,120.72	1,138.20	1,155.93	1,173.94	1,192.22	1,210.75	1,229.56	1,248.66	1,268.02	1,287.68
Water Treatment	1,024.66	1,040.94	1,057.47	1,074.25	1,091.27	1,108.55	1,126.08	1,143.88	1,161.94	1,180.28	1,198.88
Pulp and Paper	472.92	470.62	468.19	465.64	462.96	460.15	457.21	454.13	450.90	447.54	444.03
Agrochemicals	354.69	362.93	371.33	379.87	388.56	397.40	406.41	415.57	424.89	434.38	444.03
Personal Care	275.87	283.17	290.60	298.18	305.89	313.74	321.74	329.88	338.18	346.62	355.22
Pharmaceutical	236.46	239.30	242.17	245.08	248.02	250.99	254	257.05	260.14	263.26	266.42
Food and Beverage	315.28	315.07	314.82	314.51	314.15	313.74	313.27	312.75	312.16	311.52	310.82
Others	157.64	155.54	153.37	151.13	148.81	146.41	143.94	141.38	138.74	136.02	133.21

Chelants Market Revenue, By Region 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
North America	945.84	945.22	944.46	943.54	942.46	941.22	939.81	938.24	936.49	934.57	932.46
Asia Pacific	1,576.40	1,611.27	1,646.75	1,682.85	1,719.58	1,756.95	1,794.97	1,833.63	1,872.99	1,913.01	1,953.73
Europe	906.43	909.33	912.17	914.95	917.66	920.30	922.88	925.39	927.82	930.18	932.46
LAMEA	512.33	522.47	532.77	543.25	553.90	564.73	575.74	586.94	598.31	609.88	621.64

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Global & Regional Market Overview

Table 1: Global Chelants Market Size, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 2: Chelants Market Share by Region, 2024 vs 2034 (%)
Table 3: Regional CAGR of Chelants Market, 2024–2034 (%)

Market Segmentation by Type (Country Level)

Table 4: Aminopolycarboxylates Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 5: Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 6: Hydroxycarboxylic Acids Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 7: Organophosphonates Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 8: Other Chelants Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)

Market Segmentation by Application (Country Level)

Table 9: Cleaners Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 10: Water Treatment Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 11: Pulp and Paper Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 12: Agrochemicals Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 13: Personal Care Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 14: Pharmaceutical Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 15: Food and Beverage Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)
Table 16: Other Applications Market Size by Country, 2024–2034 (USD Million)

Regional & Country Market Comparison

Table 17: North America Chelants Market Share by Type and Application, 2024 (%)
Table 18: Europe Chelants Market Share by Type and Application, 2024 (%)
Table 19: Asia Pacific Chelants Market Share by Type and Application, 2024 (%)
Table 20: South America Chelants Market Share by Type and Application, 2024 (%)
Table 21: Middle East & Africa Chelants Market Share by Type and Application, 2024 (%)

Top Countries & Companies

Table 22: Top 5 Countries by Chelants Market Size, 2024 vs 2034 (USD Million)
Table 23: Leading Chelants Manufacturers by Region and Country

List of Figures

Global & Regional Trends

Figure 1: Global Chelants Market Growth Trend, 2024–2034
Figure 2: Regional Market Share of Chelants, 2024 (%)
Figure 3: Regional CAGR Comparison, 2024–2034

Market Segmentation by Type

Figure 4: Aminopolycarboxylates Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 5: Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 6: Hydroxycarboxylic Acids Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 7: Organophosphonates Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 8: Other Chelants Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)

Market Segmentation by Application

Figure 9: Cleaners Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 10: Water Treatment Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 11: Pulp and Paper Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 12: Agrochemicals Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 13: Personal Care Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 14: Pharmaceutical Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 15: Food and Beverage Application Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)
Figure 16: Other Applications Market Share by Region, 2024 (%)

Country-Level Insights

Figure 17: Chelants Market Share by Country in North America, 2024 (%)
Figure 18: Chelants Market Share by Country in Europe, 2024 (%)
Figure 19: Chelants Market Share by Country in Asia Pacific, 2024 (%)
Figure 20: Chelants Market Share by Country in South America, 2024 (%)
Figure 21: Chelants Market Share by Country in Middle East & Africa, 2024 (%)

Global Market Revenue

Chelants Market Revenue, By Type 2024 to 2034 (USD Billion)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
Aminopolycarboxylates	1,379.35	1,379.95	1,380.37	1,380.59	1,380.63	1,380.47	1,380.09	1,379.51	1,378.72	1,377.72	1,376.49
Nitrilotriacetic Acid and Salts	315.28	303.11	290.60	277.75	264.55	250.99	237.07	222.78	208.11	193.06	177.61
Hydroxycarboxylic Acids	867.02	897.37	928.31	959.88	992.06	1,024.88	1,058.35	1,092.47	1,127.26	1,162.72	1,198.88
Organophosphonates	1,103.48	1,108.74	1,113.98	1,119.18	1,124.34	1,129.46	1,134.55	1,139.60	1,144.60	1,149.56	1,154.48
Others	275.87	299.12	322.89	347.19	372.02	397.40	423.34	449.84	476.92	504.58	532.83

Chelants Market Revenue, By Application 2024 to 2034 (USD Billion)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
Cleaners	1,103.48	1,120.72	1,138.20	1,155.93	1,173.94	1,192.22	1,210.75	1,229.56	1,248.66	1,268.02	1,287.68
Water Treatment	1,024.66	1,040.94	1,057.47	1,074.25	1,091.27	1,108.55	1,126.08	1,143.88	1,161.94	1,180.28	1,198.88
Pulp and Paper	472.92	470.62	468.19	465.64	462.96	460.15	457.21	454.13	450.90	447.54	444.03
Agrochemicals	354.69	362.93	371.33	379.87	388.56	397.40	406.41	415.57	424.89	434.38	444.03
Personal Care	275.87	283.17	290.60	298.18	305.89	313.74	321.74	329.88	338.18	346.62	355.22
Pharmaceutical	236.46	239.30	242.17	245.08	248.02	250.99	254	257.05	260.14	263.26	266.42
Food and Beverage	315.28	315.07	314.82	314.51	314.15	313.74	313.27	312.75	312.16	311.52	310.82
Others	157.64	155.54	153.37	151.13	148.81	146.41	143.94	141.38	138.74	136.02	133.21

Chelants Market Revenue, By Region 2024 to 2034 (USD Billion)

Subsegment	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031	2032	2033	2034
North America	945.84	945.22	944.46	943.54	942.46	941.22	939.81	938.24	936.49	934.57	932.46
Asia Pacific	1,576.40	1,611.27	1,646.75	1,682.85	1,719.58	1,756.95	1,794.97	1,833.63	1,872.99	1,913.01	1,953.73
Europe	906.43	909.33	912.17	914.95	917.66	920.30	922.88	925.39	927.82	930.18	932.46
LAMEA	512.33	522.47	532.77	543.25	553.90	564.73	575.74	586.94	598.31	609.88	621.64

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Chelants Market Segmentation

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Global Market Revenue

Chelants Market Revenue, By Type 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

Chelants Market Revenue, By Application 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

Chelants Market Revenue, By Region 2024 to 2034 (USD Million)

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