Inorganic Salts Market Outlook - 2030
The inorganic salts market size was valued at $92.2 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $150.7 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2030.
Inorganic salts include various types of salts such as oxides, halides, carbonates, sulfates, acetates, chlorides, fluorides, hypochlorites, nitrates, phosphates, silicates, and sulfides. Physical and chemical properties and uses of each of these classes of inorganic salts differ from each other. Each class of these inorganic salts can be further distinguished based on bound functional groups. For instance, carbonates can be combined with calcium, magnesium, or potassium to obtain calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and potassium carbonate. Inorganic salts are also part of the human body. They are essential for maintenance of various metabolic processes, conduct nerve impulses, and are part of the bones.
Inorganic salts are used in several industries. The growth of the fertilizer and pesticide industry is one of the main drivers of the inorganic salt market. The use of calcium salts, ammonium phosphates, nitrates, zinc salts, and others to improve soil nutrient levels is a major driver of growth in the inorganic salt market. In addition, the growing rubber industry is driving the growth of the zinc oxide market, which is an important component of rubber vulcanization. Magnesium oxide is an important inorganic salt. It is used as an antacid in the pharmaceutical industry, as an Epsom salt in cement manufacturing, and as an important ingredient in papermaking. Growth in the pharmaceutical and construction and construction industries is a further driver of the inorganic salt market.
However, the toxic nature of some of the inorganic salts, for example, alkyl halides, such as chloroform and chloro flouro carbons are restraining the market of inorganic salts. Research in biotechnology is opening new avenues for inorganic salts. Inorganic salts are used as reagents in modern biotechnological devices such as HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography). This is expected to open new areas of opportunity for the market of inorganic salts.
The global inorganic salts market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the inorganic salts industry is divided into sodium salts, magnesium salts, calcium salts, potassium salts, and ammonium salts. On the basis of application, the market is classified into agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cement, rubber processing, food, and others. Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major companies profiled in this inorganic salts market report include BEHN MEYER, Eastman Chemical Company, GFS Chemicals, Inc., Hunter Chemical LLC, Lanxess, Lenntech, LobaChemie Pvt. Ltd, Merck KGaA, Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., The global inorganic salts market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players.
Inorganic salts market, by type
By type, the sodium salts segment held the largest share of more than 58.5% in the inorganic salts market in 2020 due to their broad spectrum of applications across various industries.
By Type
Sodium Salts is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Inorganic salts market, by application
By application, agriculture segment held the largest share in the inorganic salts market in 2020 and is growing at a CAGR of 5.3% during 2021-2030 due to the use of inorganic salts in augmenting the soil nutrients and thereby improving the yield.
By Application
Agriculture is projected as the most lucrative segment.
Inorganic salts market, by region
By region, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2030. Emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are expected to experience significant demand for inorganic salts as a result of the expansion of the applications, due to rapid economic development and urbanization.
By Region
Asia Pacific holds a dominant position in 2020 and would continue to maintain the lead over the forecast period.
Key benefits for stakeholders
- Porter’s five forces analysis helps analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the inorganic salts industry for strategy building.
- It outlines the current inorganic salts market trends and future estimations from 2020 to 2030 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
- The major countries in the region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
- The key drivers, restraints, & inorganic salts market opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are explained in the study.
- The profiles of key players and their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.
Inorganic Salts Market Report Highlights
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Key Market Players | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., LobaChemie Pvt. Ltd, LANXESS AG, GFS CHEMICAL, MERCK KGAA, Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd, Hunter Chemical LLC, Lenntech, BEHN MEYER, EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY |
Analyst Review
The global inorganic salts market is anticipated to witness growth during the forecast period, owing to rise in demand from agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cement, and rubber processing end-use industry. Sodium salts was the leading commodity segment in 2020, with a market share of 58.5%.
Increase in consumption of salt and its applications in manufacturing of chemicals is one of the major factors boosting the market on a global level. Inorganic salts have a wide base of applications including usage in fertilizers, ceramics, rubber, agrochemicals, paint, paper, pharmaceuticals, and several others. In addition, these salts are used in small portions in animal feed as catalyst and sulphur adsorbents. Inorganic salts can be categorized into a number of salt groups including oxides, carbonates, fluorides, nitrates, silicates, chlorides, acetates, phosphates, hypochlorides sulphides, halides, and several others. Each of these inorganic salt groups can be sub-categorized by their attached functional group. On the basis of their type, these salts are used for particular purposes across industries. For instance, phosphates are used in fertilizers, carbonates in the cement sector, and silicates are used in manufacturing glass. Countries such as Brazil, Argentina, China, and India are the major consumers of inorganic salts. Use of inorganic salts in fertilizers is wide spread in these countries.
Increasing consumption of salt and its application in several for the manufacturing of chemicals is one of the major factors boosting the market on a global level.
The global inorganic salts market is driven by increased salt consumption and its application in various chemical manufacturing industries. It is also used extensively in industries, such as fertilizer, agrochemicals, paint, rubber, paper, ceramics, pharmaceutical and many others.
The market players are adopting various growth strategies and also investing in R&D extensively to develop technically advanced unique products which are expected to drive the market size.
Asia-Pacific region will provide more business opportunities for inorganic salts market in coming years.
Type segment holds the maximum share of the inorganic salts market
BEHN MEYER, Eastman Chemical Company, Emerald Performance Materials, GFS Chemicals, Inc., Lanxess, Lenntech, LobaChemie Pvt. Ltd, Merck KGaA are the top players in inorganic salts market.
Agriculture, pharmaceuticals, construction, rubber processing, food industry are the potential customers of inorganic salts industry
The global inorganic salts market was valued at $ 150.7 Billion in 2030
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