The sodium metal market is estimated to be valued at USD 342.4 Mn in 2025 and exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period 2025-2032. Sodium metal is a soft silvery white metallic element which is highly reactive. It has a melting point of 98°C and it boils at 883°C. Sodium metal easily reacts with oxygen and water to form sodium oxide and sodium hydroxide respectively. It is highly combustible in the presence of air and must be stored under oil or inert gas to prevent contact with air. Major applications of sodium metal include in sodium-vapor lamps, sodium-sulfur batteries, dyes and chemicals, glass manufacturing and textiles. Sodium metal is also used as reducing agent in organic synthesis and metallurgy.
Market Dynamics:
Sodium metals market growth is driven by growing applications of sodium metal batteries for energy storage applications. Sodium sulfur and sodium ion batteries are gaining traction for large scale energy storage due to low cost of sodium compared to lithium. Additionally, growing glass and detergent industry is also fueling the demand for sodium metal in the manufacturing of sodium hydroxide. However, high costs associated with the production of sodium metal due to complex process and safety hazards during production and storage is a major challenge. Development of safe and economical production techniques can help in overcoming this challenge. Furthermore, growing research in sodium ion batteries for electric vehicles also presents new opportunities in coming years.
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