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Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Research Report 2025

This report on the global biodegradable chelating agents market research report 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of market size, growth drivers, emerging trends,

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Date: 12-2025

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Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Report (2025–2035)

Market Outlook

Chem Reports projects that the Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market was valued at USD xxxx million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD xxxx million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally.

Global Market Overview

The Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Report 2020 provides an extensive analysis of industry development drivers, patterns, flows, and market size. Historical and present values are assessed to forecast market performance through 2025–2035. The study integrates both primary and secondary data sources, examining:

  • Government policies and regulatory environment
  • Competitive landscape and market structure
  • Historical data and current market trends
  • Technological innovation and upcoming advancements
  • Industry progress in related sectors

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 in late 2019 disrupted global supply chains and industrial activity. The Biodegradable Chelating Agents market experienced significant challenges in 2020, with long-term effects on production, distribution, and consumption trends across disinfectants, pulp & paper, and industrial cleaning applications.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Sodium Gluconate
  • Ethylenediamine-n
  • N-disuccinic Acid (EDDS)
  • Glutamic Acid Diacetic Acid (GLDA)
  • Methylglycinediacetic Acid (MGDA)
  • Others

By Application

  • Disinfectants
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Bleach Stabilization
  • Scale Removal & Prevention
  • Metal Treatment Working
  • Dishwashing Agents
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in industrial cleaning and pulp & paper.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by sustainability regulations and advanced industrial applications.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by industrial expansion, water treatment, and consumer cleaning products.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in industrial and consumer cleaning applications.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports, infrastructure projects, and diversification in industrial activities.

Key Players

  • AkzoNobel
  • Archer Daniels Midland
  • BASF
  • Cargill
  • Innospec
  • Dow Chemical
  • Nippon Shokubai
  • Kemira
  • Lanxess

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in industrial cleaning, pulp & paper, and water treatment.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by stringent sustainability regulations and advanced industrial applications.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by industrial expansion, consumer cleaning products, and water treatment infrastructure.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in industrial and consumer cleaning applications.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports, infrastructure projects, and diversification in industrial activities.

Detailed Segmentation Analysis

By Type

  • Sodium Gluconate: Widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning agents.
  • Ethylenediamine-n: Specialty chelating agent for industrial applications.
  • N-disuccinic Acid (EDDS): Eco-friendly alternative to EDTA, strong adoption in detergents.
  • Glutamic Acid Diacetic Acid (GLDA): High biodegradability, strong demand in cleaning and water treatment.
  • Methylglycinediacetic Acid (MGDA): Versatile, widely used in detergents and industrial cleaning.
  • Others: Specialty formulations for niche applications.

By Application

  • Disinfectants: Growing demand post-COVID for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
  • Pulp & Paper: Used in bleaching and stabilization processes.
  • Bleach Stabilization: Essential for maintaining performance in detergents.
  • Scale Removal & Prevention: Strong demand in industrial water treatment.
  • Metal Treatment Working: Adoption in surface treatment and finishing.
  • Dishwashing Agents: Expanding use in consumer cleaning products.
  • Others: Specialty uses in niche industrial applications.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Competitive Rivalry: High; global leaders compete with regional specialty chemical producers.
  2. Threat of New Entrants: Moderate; barriers include R&D, certification, and regulatory compliance.
  3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate; raw material costs (bio-based inputs, specialty chemicals) influence pricing.
  4. Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; industries demand cost efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
  5. Threat of Substitutes: Moderate; alternatives include conventional chelating agents (EDTA, NTA) and natural formulations.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong alignment with sustainability and regulatory trends
  • Versatile applications across industrial and consumer sectors
  • Growing consumer preference for eco-friendly cleaning products

Weaknesses

  • Higher production costs compared to conventional chelating agents
  • Limited supply chain maturity for bio-based raw materials
  • Regulatory hurdles in developed markets

Opportunities

  • Expansion into water treatment, detergents, and industrial cleaning
  • Rising demand in Asia-Pacific and South America consumer markets
  • Growth in premium eco-friendly cleaning and industrial solutions

Threats

  • Competition from conventional chelating agents and substitutes
  • Volatile raw material prices
  • Stringent environmental regulations in Europe and North America

Trend Analysis

  • Rising demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable chelating agents in detergents and cleaning products
  • Increasing adoption in water treatment and industrial applications
  • Growth in consumer preference for sustainable cleaning solutions
  • Technological advancements in formulations for improved performance and biodegradability

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers

  • Expanding global cleaning and water treatment industries
  • Rising demand for sustainable and high-performance chelating agents
  • Technological innovation in eco-friendly and advanced formulations

Challenges

  • Environmental concerns and regulatory pressures
  • High production costs compared to conventional alternatives
  • Competition from substitutes and conventional chelating agents

Value Chain Analysis

  • Upstream: Suppliers of bio-based raw materials and specialty additives
  • Midstream: Chemical manufacturers (AkzoNobel, BASF, Dow, Kemira, Lanxess, ADM, Cargill, Nippon Shokubai, Innospec)
  • Downstream: End-users in detergents, disinfectants, pulp & paper, water treatment, and industrial cleaning
  • Support Activities: Logistics, certification, regulatory compliance, R&D innovation

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in bio-based and eco-friendly formulations to meet sustainability demands.
  • Distributors: Expand networks in Asia-Pacific and South America to capture high-growth consumer markets.
  • Investors: Focus on companies innovating in premium eco-friendly chelating agents for detergents and water treatment.
  • Policy Makers: Encourage sustainable chemical technologies and incentivize eco-friendly adoption.
  • End-users (detergents, pulp & paper, water treatment): Diversify suppliers and adopt advanced chelating agents to align with performance and sustainability goals.

 

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1. Market Overview of Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market
    1.1 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Overview
        1.1.1 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth,  Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Sodium Gluconate
    2.4 Ethylenediamine-n
    2.5 N-disuccinic Acid (EDDS)
    2.6 Glutamic Acid Diacetic Acid (GLDA)
    2.7 Methylglycinediacetic Acid (MGDA)
    2.8 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Disinfectants
    3.4 Pulp & Paper
    3.5 Bleach stabilization
    3.6 Scale removal and prevention
    3.7 Metal treatment working
    3.8 Dishwashing Agent
    3.9 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Business
    5.1 Akzonobel
        5.1.1 Akzonobel Company Profile
        5.1.2 Akzonobel Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.1.3 Akzonobel Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Archer Daniels Midland
        5.2.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company Profile
        5.2.2 Archer Daniels Midland Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.2.3 Archer Daniels Midland Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 BASF
        5.3.1 BASF Company Profile
        5.3.2 BASF Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.3.3 BASF Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Cargill
        5.4.1 Cargill Company Profile
        5.4.2 Cargill Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.4.3 Cargill Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Innospec
        5.5.1 Innospec Company Profile
        5.5.2 Innospec Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.5.3 Innospec Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Dow Chemical
        5.6.1 Dow Chemical Company Profile
        5.6.2 Dow Chemical Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.6.3 Dow Chemical Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 NIPPON SHOKUBAI
        5.7.1 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Company Profile
        5.7.2 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.7.3 NIPPON SHOKUBAI Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Kemira
        5.8.1 Kemira Company Profile
        5.8.2 Kemira Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.8.3 Kemira Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Lanxess
        5.9.1 Lanxess Company Profile
        5.9.2 Lanxess Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Product Specification
        5.9.3 Lanxess Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    6.2 North America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    8.2 Europe Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    12.2 Africa Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    14.2 South America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Size by Application
16 Biodegradable Chelating Agents Market Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Sodium Gluconate
  • Ethylenediamine-n
  • N-disuccinic Acid (EDDS)
  • Glutamic Acid Diacetic Acid (GLDA)
  • Methylglycinediacetic Acid (MGDA)
  • Others

By Application

  • Disinfectants
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Bleach Stabilization
  • Scale Removal & Prevention
  • Metal Treatment Working
  • Dishwashing Agents
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in industrial cleaning and pulp & paper.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by sustainability regulations and advanced industrial applications.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by industrial expansion, water treatment, and consumer cleaning products.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in industrial and consumer cleaning applications.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports, infrastructure projects, and diversification in industrial activities.

Key Players

  • AkzoNobel
  • Archer Daniels Midland
  • BASF
  • Cargill
  • Innospec
  • Dow Chemical
  • Nippon Shokubai
  • Kemira
  • Lanxess

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