Lignosulfonates Market reports and Global Analysis

 Lignosulfonates Market reports and Global Analysis

Lignosulfonates , Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Development, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2025 ? 2035, Chem Reports

Detailed global analysis of lignosulfonates market including applications, demand, and growth trends.

Pages: 190

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Date: 11-2025

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Chem Reports that the Lignosulfonates market size will grow from USD XX Million in 2025 to USD XX Million by 2035, at an estimated CAGR of XX%. The base year considered for the study is 2024, and the market size is projected from 2025 to 2035.

The Lignosulfonates market focuses on water-soluble anionic polyelectrolytes derived from lignin, a by-product of the sulfite pulping process. Lignosulfonates are widely used as dispersants, binders, complexing agents, and additives across industries such as construction, animal feed, oil & gas, agrochemicals, and ceramics.

Chem Reports projects that the Lignosulfonates market will grow steadily from 2025 to 2035, increasing from USD XX million in 2025 to USD XX million by 2035 at an estimated CAGR of XX%. The base year for the study is 2024, with historical data from 2020–2024 and forecasts from 2025–2035.

The report aims to help readers understand the market’s structure, key segments, growth potential, emerging trends, and major challenges. Data is gathered from company reports, industry publications, and expert interviews, and is presented through charts, graphs, and other visual tools for better clarity.

2. Market segmentation

2.1 By product type

  • Calcium Lignosulfonate
    Label: Widely used
    Use: Construction admixtures, animal feed binders, dust control, ceramics.
  • Sodium Lignosulfonate
    Label: High solubility
    Use: Concrete admixtures, dye and pigment dispersants, agrochemicals.
  • Magnesium Lignosulfonate
    Label: Niche applications
    Use: Animal feed, drilling fluids, specialty dispersants.
  • Other Lignosulfonates
    Label: Blends & specialty grades
    Use: Tailor-made products for specific industrial applications.

2.2 By application

  • Construction (Concrete Admixtures)
    Label: Major application
    Role: Water-reducing agent, plasticizer, workability enhancer.
  • Animal Feed Binders
    Label: Growth area
    Role: Pellet binder, dust reduction, improved feed stability.
  • Oil & Gas (Drilling Fluids)
    Label: Technical use
    Role: Thinner/dispersant in drilling muds, rheology control.
  • Agrochemicals
    Label: Functional dispersant
    Role: Dispersing and binding agent in formulations (fertilizers, pesticides).
  • Dyes & Pigments
    Label: Dispersant application
    Role: Stabilizes pigment and dye suspensions.
  • Ceramics & Mineral Processing
    Label: Process aid
    Role: Dispersant and deflocculant, improving processing and product quality.
  • Others
    Label: Diverse uses
    Role: Leather tanning, gypsum board, carbon black dispersants, and more.

2.3 By source/pulping process

  • Softwood Lignosulfonates
    Label: Higher molecular weight
    Use: Often preferred in construction and industrial applications.
  • Hardwood Lignosulfonates
    Label: Different performance profile
    Use: Targeted where specific solubility and dispersing properties are required.

2.4 By end-use industry

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Agriculture & Animal Nutrition
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals & Dyes
  • Ceramics & Mining
  • Others (Paper, Leather, Gypsum, etc.)

2.5 By region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

3. Key players

  • Borregaard
  • Sappi Limited
  • Domtar Corporation
  • Nippon Paper Industries
  • Domsjö Fabriker
  • Tembec (now Rayonier Advanced Materials)
  • Flambeau River Papers
  • Shenyang Xingzhenghe Chemical
  • Tianjin Yeats Chemical
  • Greenagrochem
  • Wuhan Xinyingda Chemicals

These players compete on cost, product quality, consistency of supply, application-specific performance, and customized formulations. Vertical integration with pulp mills provides key players with stable access to raw lignin streams and a cost advantage.

4. SWOT analysis

4.1 Strengths

  • Bio-based and sustainable origin
    Point: Derived from lignin, a renewable by-product of the pulp and paper industry, supporting circular economy and sustainability narratives.
  • Cost-effective functionality
    Point: Competitive alternative to synthetic dispersants and binders in many applications.
  • Wide industrial applicability
    Point: Used across construction, feed, oil & gas, agrochemicals, ceramics, and more, reducing dependency on a single sector.
  • Good dispersing and binding properties
    Point: Effective water-reducing and dispersing characteristics, especially in concrete, drilling fluids, and pigments.
  • Established supply chain
    Point: Strong linkages with existing sulfite pulping operations.

4.2 Weaknesses

  • Dependence on pulping processes
    Point: Availability is tied to sulfite pulping capacity, which is more limited than kraft pulping.
  • Quality variability
    Point: Properties can vary depending on wood source and process conditions, requiring careful standardization.
  • Performance limitations
    Point: In some high-performance or highly specialized applications, synthetic chemicals may outperform lignosulfonates.
  • Perception as low-value by-product
    Point: Market sometimes views lignosulfonates as commodity by-products rather than high-value specialty chemicals.

4.3 Opportunities

  • Rising demand for bio-based additives
    Point: Environmental regulations and customer preference for greener inputs favor lignosulfonates over fossil-based alternatives.
  • Growth in construction and infrastructure
    Point: Increasing concrete consumption in emerging markets supports demand for lignosulfonate-based admixtures.
  • Innovation in value-added derivatives
    Point: Modified lignosulfonates and lignin-based chemicals can open higher-margin segments.
  • Expansion in agriculture and animal nutrition
    Point: Growing interest in sustainable binders for feed and dispersants for agrochemicals.
  • Integration with biorefineries
    Point: New biorefinery models can improve supply stability and expand application development.

4.4 Threats

  • Competition from synthetic and alternative dispersants
    Point: Naphthalene sulfonates, polycarboxylate ethers, and other synthetic products compete on performance.
  • Changing pulp industry dynamics
    Point: Shifts away from sulfite pulping or mill closures could reduce raw material availability.
  • Price volatility and margin pressure
    Point: Lignosulfonates are often treated as low-cost additives, limiting pricing power.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on process chemicals
    Point: Any tightening of regulations around pulping processes or effluents can indirectly affect lignosulfonate supply and costs.

5. Porter’s Five Forces analysis

5.1 Competitive rivalry — Moderate to high

  • Label: Fragmented yet competitive
  • Details:
  • Multiple global and regional players compete primarily on price, performance, and reliability of supply.
  • Product differentiation exists by grade and application, but many offerings are still seen as semi-commodities.
  • Strong competition from alternative chemistries in key segments (e.g., concrete admixtures).

5.2 Threat of new entrants — Moderate

  • Label: Technically feasible but constrained
  • Details:
  • New entrants require access to lignin streams, technical expertise in purification and formulation, and market relationships.
  • Capital requirements are moderate, but integration with pulp mills can be a barrier.
  • Established supplier relationships with large industrial users can limit new penetration.

5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers — Moderate

  • Label: Linked to pulp mills
  • Details:
  • Primary “suppliers” are pulp and paper mills using sulfite pulping processes.
  • Limited number of such mills in some regions gives them a degree of leverage.
  • However, lignosulfonates are often by-products, and monetizing them creates value for mills, balancing supplier power.

5.4 Bargaining power of buyers — Moderate to high

  • Label: Strong for large industrial users
  • Details:
  • Large buyers in construction chemicals, feed, and oil & gas can negotiate aggressively on price and terms.
  • Product is often seen as a cost-sensitive commodity, increasing price pressure.
  • Switching costs are moderate; technical validation is needed but not insurmountable.

5.5 Threat of substitutes — High in some applications

  • Label: Significant but context-dependent
  • Details:
  • In concrete, sophisticated superplasticizers (e.g., PCEs) can replace lignosulfonates for higher performance mixes.
  • In dispersant applications, various synthetic surfactants and polymers compete.
  • However, lignosulfonates retain an edge where cost, bio-based content, and “good enough” performance are prioritized.

6. Strategic implications (brief)

  • Positioning: Lignosulfonates are well-positioned as bio-based, cost-effective functional additives, especially where sustainability and circularity are valued.
  • Differentiation: Upgrading from commodity positioning to specialty performance grades and application-specific solutions will be critical for margin expansion.
  • Growth focus: Construction, agriculture/animal nutrition, and emerging biorefinery-linked applications offer strong medium- to long-term growth potential.



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Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Product
1.2.1 Calcium Lignosulfonates
1.2.2 Sodium Lignosulfonates
1.2.3 Magnesium Lignosulfonates
1.2.4 Others (Ammonium Lignosulfonates, Chrome Lignosulfonates, etc.)
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Application
1.3.1 Oil Well Additives
1.3.2 Concrete Additives
1.3.3 Animal Feed Binder
1.3.4 Dust Control
1.3.5 Others (Plasterboard Additives, Leather Tanning, Disperse Pesticides, etc.)
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4 Brief Introduction by Major Regions
1.4.1 United States
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 India
1.5 Brief Introduction by Major
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.6 Brief Introduction by Major
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.6.9
1.7 Brief Introduction by Major
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
1.7.9
1.8 Brief Introduction by Major
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
Chapter 2 Production Market Analysis
2.1 Global Production Market Analysis
2.1.1  Global Capacity, Production, Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex-Factory Price, Revenue, Cost, Gross and Gross Margin Analysis
2.1.2  Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
2.2 Regional Production Market Analysis
2.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
2.2.2 United States Market
2.2.3 Europe Market
2.2.4 China Market
2.2.5 Japan Market
2.2.6 India Market
2.2.7  Market
Chapter 3 Sales Market Analysis
3.1 Global Sales Market Analysis
3.1.1  Global Sales Volume, Sales Price and Sales Revenue Analysis
3.1.2  Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
3.2 Regional Sales Market Analysis
3.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
3.2.2 United States Market
3.2.3 Europe Market
3.2.4 China Market
3.2.5 Japan Market
3.2.6 India Market
3.2.7  Market
Chapter 4 Consumption Market Analysis
4.1 Global Consumption Market Analysis
4.1.1  Global Consumption Volume Analysis
4.2 Regional Consumption Market Analysis
4.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
4.2.2 United States Market
4.2.3 Europe Market
4.2.4 China Market
4.2.5 Japan Market
4.2.6 India Market
4.2.7  Market
Chapter 5 Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.1 Global Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.2 Regional Production, Sales Volume and Consumption Volume Market Comparison Analysis
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.3 China
5.2.4 Japan
5.2.5 India
5.2.6
Chapter 6 Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1.1  Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison
6.2 Regional Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.2.1 United States
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 India
6.2.6
Chapter 7 Major Product Analysis
7.1  Major Product Market Share
7.2 Calcium Lignosulfonates
7.3 Sodium Lignosulfonates
7.4 Magnesium Lignosulfonates
7.5 Others (Ammonium Lignosulfonates, Chrome Lignosulfonates, etc.)
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major ApplicationAnalysis
8.1  Major Application Market Share
8.2 Oil Well Additives
8.2.1  Sales Analysis
8.3 Concrete Additives
8.3.1  Sales Analysis
8.4 Animal Feed Binder
8.4.1  Sales Analysis
8.5 Dust Control
8.5.1  Sales Analysis
8.6 Others (Plasterboard Additives, Leather Tanning, Disperse Pesticides, etc.)
8.6.1  Sales Analysis
8.7
8.7.1  Sales Analysis
8.8
8.8.1  Sales Analysis
8.9
8.9.1  Sales Analysis
8.10
8.11.1  Sales Analysis
Chapter 9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Up Stream Industries Analysis
9.1.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
9.1.2 Equipment and Suppliers
9.2 Manufacturing Analysis
9.2.1 Manufacturing Process
9.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure
9.2.3 Manufacturing Plants Distribution Analysis
9.3 Industry Chain Structure Analysis
Chapter 10 Global and Regional Market Forecast
10.1 Production Market Forecast
10.1.1 Global Market Forecast
10.1.2 Major Region Forecast
10.2 Sales Market Forecast
10.2.1 Global Market Forecast
10.2.2 Major Classification Forecast
10.3 Consumption Market Forecast
10.3.1 Global Market Forecast
10.3.2 Major Region Forecast
10.3.3 Major Application Forecast
Chapter 11 Major Manufacturers Analysis
11.1 Borregaard LignoTech
11.1.1 Company Introduction
11.1.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.1.3  Production Market Performance
11.1.4  Sales Market Performance
11.1.5 Contact Information
11.2 Burgo Group S.p.A.
11.2.1 Company Introduction
11.2.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.2.3  Production Market Performance
11.2.4  Sales Market Performance
11.2.5 Contact Information
11.3 Domsj? Fabriker AB
11.3.1 Company Introduction
11.3.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.3.3  Production Market Performance
11.3.4  Sales Market Performance
11.3.5 Contact Information
11.4 Green Agrochem
11.4.1 Company Introduction
11.4.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.4.3  Production Market Performance
11.4.4  Sales Market Performance
11.4.5 Contact Information
11.5 Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
11.5.1 Company Introduction
11.5.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.5.3  Production Market Performance
11.5.4  Sales Market Performance
11.5.5 Contact Information
11.6 Sappi Limited
11.6.1 Company Introduction
11.6.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.6.3  Production Market Performance
11.6.4  Sales Market Performance
11.6.5 Contact Information
11.7 Shenyang Xingzhenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
11.7.1 Company Introduction
11.7.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.7.3  Production Market Performance
11.7.4  Sales Market Performance
11.7.5 Contact Information
11.8 Tembec Inc.
11.8.1 Company Introduction
11.8.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.8.3  Production Market Performance
11.8.4  Sales Market Performance
11.8.5 Contact Information
11.9 The Dallas Group of America
11.9.1 Company Introduction
11.9.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.9.3  Production Market Performance
11.9.4  Sales Market Performance
11.9.5 Contact Information
11.10 Qingdao New World Material Co. Ltd.
11.10.1 Company Introduction
11.10.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.10.3  Production Market Performance
11.10.4  Sales Market Performance
11.10.5 Contact Information
11.11
11.11.1 Company Introduction
11.11.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.11.3  Production Market Performance
11.11.4  Sales Market Performance
11.11.5 Contact Information
11.12
11.12.1 Company Introduction
11.12.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.12.3  Production Market Performance
11.12.4  Sales Market Performance
11.12.5 Contact Information
11.13
11.13.1 Company Introduction
11.13.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.13.3  Production Market Performance
11.13.4  Sales Market Performance
11.13.5 Contact Information
11.14
11.14.1 Company Introduction
11.14.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.14.3  Production Market Performance
11.14.4  Sales Market Performance
11.14.5 Contact Information
11.15
11.15.1 Company Introduction
11.15.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.15.3  Production Market Performance
11.15.4  Sales Market Performance
11.15.5 Contact Information
11.16
11.16.1 Company Introduction
11.16.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.16.3  Production Market Performance
11.16.4  Sales Market Performance
11.16.5 Contact Information
11.17
11.17.1 Company Introduction
11.17.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.17.3  Production Market Performance
11.17.4  Sales Market Performance
11.17.5 Contact Information
11.18
11.18.1 Company Introduction
11.18.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.18.3  Production Market Performance
11.18.4  Sales Market Performance
11.18.5 Contact Information
11.19
11.19.1 Company Introduction
11.19.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.19.3  Production Market Performance
11.19.4  Sales Market Performance
11.19.5 Contact Information
11.20
11.20.1 Company Introduction
11.20.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.20.3  Production Market Performance
11.20.4  Sales Market Performance
11.20.5 Contact Information
11.21

11.21.1 Company Introduction
11.21.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.21.3  Production Market Performance
11.21.4  Sales Market Performance
11.21.5 Contact Information
11.22

11.22.1 Company Introduction
11.22.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.22.3  Production Market Performance
11.22.4  Sales Market Performance
11.22.5 Contact Information
11.23

11.23.1 Company Introduction
11.23.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.23.3  Production Market Performance
11.23.4  Sales Market Performance
11.23.5 Contact Information
11.24

11.24.1 Company Introduction
11.24.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.24.3  Production Market Performance
11.24.4  Sales Market Performance
11.24.5 Contact Information
11.25

11.25.1 Company Introduction
11.25.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.25.3  Production Market Performance
11.25.4  Sales Market Performance
11.25.5 Contact Information
11.26

11.26.1 Company Introduction
11.26.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.26.3  Production Market Performance
11.26.4  Sales Market Performance
11.26.5 Contact Information
11.27

11.27.1 Company Introduction
11.27.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.27.3  Production Market Performance
11.27.4  Sales Market Performance
11.27.5 Contact Information
11.28

11.28.1 Company Introduction
11.28.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.28.3  Production Market Performance
11.28.4  Sales Market Performance
11.28.5 Contact Information
11.29

11.29.1 Company Introduction
11.29.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.29.3  Production Market Performance
11.29.4  Sales Market Performance
11.29.5 Contact Information
11.30

11.30.1 Company Introduction
11.30.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.30.3  Production Market Performance
11.30.4  Sales Market Performance
11.30.5 Contact Information
11.31

11.31.1 Company Introduction
11.31.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.31.3  Production Market Performance
11.31.4  Sales Market Performance
11.31.5 Contact Information
11.32

11.32.1 Company Introduction
11.32.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.32.3  Production Market Performance
11.32.4  Sales Market Performance
11.32.5 Contact Information
11.33

11.33.1 Company Introduction
11.33.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.33.3  Production Market Performance
11.33.4  Sales Market Performance
11.33.5 Contact Information
11.34

11.34.1 Company Introduction
11.34.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.34.3  Production Market Performance
11.34.4  Sales Market Performance
11.34.5 Contact Information
11.35

11.35.1 Company Introduction
11.35.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.35.3  Production Market Performance
11.35.4  Sales Market Performance
11.35.5 Contact Information
11.36

11.36.1 Company Introduction
11.36.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.36.3  Production Market Performance
11.36.4  Sales Market Performance
11.36.5 Contact Information
11.37

11.37.1 Company Introduction
11.37.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.37.3  Production Market Performance
11.37.4  Sales Market Performance
11.37.5 Contact Information
11.38

11.38.1 Company Introduction
11.38.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.38.3  Production Market Performance
11.38.4  Sales Market Performance
11.38.5 Contact Information
11.39

11.39.1 Company Introduction
11.39.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.39.3  Production Market Performance
11.39.4  Sales Market Performance
11.39.5 Contact Information
11.40

11.40.1 Company Introduction
11.40.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.40.3  Production Market Performance
11.40.4  Sales Market Performance
11.40.5 Contact Information
Chapter 12 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
12.1 New Project SWOT Analysis
12.2 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Chapter 14 Appendix
Author List
Disclosure Section
Research Methodology
Data Source
Interview List
Global Disclaimer

2. Market segmentation

2.1 By product type

  • Calcium Lignosulfonate
    Label: Widely used
    Use: Construction admixtures, animal feed binders, dust control, ceramics.
  • Sodium Lignosulfonate
    Label: High solubility
    Use: Concrete admixtures, dye and pigment dispersants, agrochemicals.
  • Magnesium Lignosulfonate
    Label: Niche applications
    Use: Animal feed, drilling fluids, specialty dispersants.
  • Other Lignosulfonates
    Label: Blends & specialty grades
    Use: Tailor-made products for specific industrial applications.

2.2 By application

  • Construction (Concrete Admixtures)
    Label: Major application
    Role: Water-reducing agent, plasticizer, workability enhancer.
  • Animal Feed Binders
    Label: Growth area
    Role: Pellet binder, dust reduction, improved feed stability.
  • Oil & Gas (Drilling Fluids)
    Label: Technical use
    Role: Thinner/dispersant in drilling muds, rheology control.
  • Agrochemicals
    Label: Functional dispersant
    Role: Dispersing and binding agent in formulations (fertilizers, pesticides).
  • Dyes & Pigments
    Label: Dispersant application
    Role: Stabilizes pigment and dye suspensions.
  • Ceramics & Mineral Processing
    Label: Process aid
    Role: Dispersant and deflocculant, improving processing and product quality.
  • Others
    Label: Diverse uses
    Role: Leather tanning, gypsum board, carbon black dispersants, and more.

2.3 By source/pulping process

  • Softwood Lignosulfonates
    Label: Higher molecular weight
    Use: Often preferred in construction and industrial applications.
  • Hardwood Lignosulfonates
    Label: Different performance profile
    Use: Targeted where specific solubility and dispersing properties are required.

2.4 By end-use industry

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Agriculture & Animal Nutrition
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals & Dyes
  • Ceramics & Mining
  • Others (Paper, Leather, Gypsum, etc.)

2.5 By region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

3. Key players

  • Borregaard
  • Sappi Limited
  • Domtar Corporation
  • Nippon Paper Industries
  • Domsjö Fabriker
  • Tembec (now Rayonier Advanced Materials)
  • Flambeau River Papers
  • Shenyang Xingzhenghe Chemical
  • Tianjin Yeats Chemical
  • Greenagrochem
  • Wuhan Xinyingda Chemicals

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