Global Chelating Agents Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Chelating agents are chemical compounds or ligands that possess multiple coordinating atoms capable of forming stable complexes with metal ions. The term ＂chelate＂ comes from the Greek word ＂chelē,＂ meaning ＂claw,＂ which metaphorically illustrates how the chelating agent＇s structure wraps around the metal ion like a claw. Chelating agents can form these stable metal complexes by coordinating with the metal ion through lone pairs of electrons, creating a ring-like structure known as a chelate complex. Chelation enhances the stability and solubility of metal ions, preventing them from precipitating or forming undesirable compounds in various industrial processes and applications. Chelating agents have diverse uses in industries such as water treatment, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and metal extraction, where they effectively sequester and control metal ions, improve the performance of detergents and cleaning agents, and facilitate metal ion removal in waste treatment processes. Moreover, chelation therapy, a medical application of chelating agents, is used to remove certain heavy metals from the body and treat metal poisoning or other medical conditions related to metal toxicity.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Chelating Agents market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Chelating Agents include BASF, Nouryon, Fuyang Biotech, Dow, Dongxiao Biotech, Kaixiang BioChem, Taihe Chem, PMP, Kemira, Innospec, Jungbunzlauer, AVA Chemicals, Roquette Freres, Langyatai, ADM, Huntsman, Qingshuiyuan, IRO Chelating, Tosoh, Jack Chem etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Chelating Agents. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Chelating Agents market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Chelating Agents market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Chelating Agents industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Chelating Agents Include:

BASF

Nouryon

Fuyang Biotech

Dow

Dongxiao Biotech

Kaixiang BioChem

Taihe Chem

PMP

Kemira

Innospec

Jungbunzlauer

AVA Chemicals

Roquette Freres

Langyatai

ADM

Huntsman

Qingshuiyuan

IRO Chelating

Tosoh

Jack Chem

Chelating Agents Product Segment Include:

Hydroxycarboxylic Acids

Organophosphonates

Aminopolycarboxylates

Others

Chelating Agents Product Application Include:

Detergent

Water Treatment

Personal Care

Pulp & Paper

Food & Beverage

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Chelating Agents Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Chelating Agents Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Chelating Agents Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Chelating Agents Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Chelating Agents Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Chelating Agents Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources