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Persulfates Market Size

ID: MRFR//4667-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Priya Nagrale| December 2024

The global persulfates market is poised for robust growth throughout the forecast period from 2021 to 2030. In 2021, the market achieved a valuation of USD 522,634.41 thousand, and projections indicate a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.79%, reaching USD 796,057.87 thousand by 2030. In terms of volume, the market measured 677,799.69 tons in 2021, with an estimated CAGR of 2.70%, reaching 861,574.49 tons by the end of 2030. A pivotal driver for this growth is the escalating demand for persulfates in the polymer industry. These compounds act as initiators in various chemical processes essential for the production of acrylics, polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrene, and neoprene, thereby fueling the demand for persulfates in the polymer sector. Additionally, the flourishing personal care and cosmetic industry is set to contribute to the market's expansion in the coming years. The increasing use of persulfates in the electronics industry, particularly in applications like printed circuit boards, is also anticipated to drive market growth during the forecast period.
However, challenges related to the storage and transportation of persulfates pose constraints on the global market's growth during the review period.

According to an analysis by MRFR, the global persulfates market is categorized based on type, application, end use, and region. The types of persulfates considered are ammonium persulfates, sodium persulfates, and potassium persulfates. Ammonium persulfates held the largest share, accounting for 47.04% in 2021, primarily due to their widespread applications in the polymer industry. The segment's value in 2021 was USD 245,869.00 thousand, with an expected CAGR of 5.00%, reaching USD 381,577.99 thousand by 2030. In terms of volume, the segment measured 318,281.67 tons in 2021, with a projected CAGR of 2.91%, reaching 412,204.46 tons by 2030.

In terms of application, the global persulfates market is divided into polymer initiators, oxidation, bleaching, and sizing agents, down-hole applications, and others. Polymer initiators dominated the market in 2021, securing a share of 36.74% by value. The value of this segment in 2021 was USD 192,015.07 thousand, with an anticipated CAGR of 5.20%, reaching USD 303,116.36 thousand by 2030. Regarding volume, the polymer initiator segment measured 246,700.75 tons in 2021, with a projected CAGR of 3.21%, reaching 327,982.79 tons by 2030.

The end-use classification encompasses polymer, electronics, cosmetics and personal care, pulp and paper, textiles, water treatment, soil remediation, oil and gas, and others. The polymer segment led the market in 2021, contributing 18.43% by value, driven by its extensive applications in the electronics sector.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size Value In 2022 USD 0.81126 Billion
Market Size Value In 2023 USD 0.82 Billion
Growth Rate 5.75% (2023-2030)

Global Persulfates Market Overview


The Persulfates Market Size was valued at USD 0.81126 Billion in 2022. The Persulfates market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.82 Billion in 2023 to USD 0.96565 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.75% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Persulfates are the chemically active components that are active peroxygenase which is capable of serving a host of applications. Persulfates are considered a crucial component in the manufacturing of plastics, and rubber and they are also used as emulsion polymerization. They are curing agents and they are capable of stabilizing the soil near the buildings and thereby protecting the buildings and so on. The persulfates are used as oxidizing agents as well. They have a wide range of applications and are thereby used in varied end-user industries like Oil and gas, textiles, electrical and electronics, cosmetics and skincare, and significant others. The changing attitude and growing population are propelling the overall growth of the persulfates industry in recent times.Persulfates Market OverviewSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Persulfates Market Trends




  • The rising demand for persulfates across different end-use markets will drive market growth.




Persulfates are used in cleaning the metals like brass, copper, nickel, and aluminum which are utilized for industrial purposes. The coatings are made after the cleaning processes because of their efficiency. Therefore, the increasing growth in the industrial verticals is propelling the overall growth of the persulfates industry in recent years.


Sodium persulfates are considered the key component in the pharmaceutical industry. The potential characteristics of varied persulfates are used in varied applications and hence promoting the overall growth of the persulfates industry. Moreover, persulfates can eliminate the toxic substances that are present in the wastewater by degradation. Such water treatment applications are getting highly essential in recent times.


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Additionally, the increasing utilization of persulfates in varied end-user industries like cosmetics, personal care, and preservative agents in the food industry is expected to boost the overall growth of the persulfates industry during the forecast period. The bolstering growth of the key end-user industries and the increasing investment in persulfates are expected to stimulate the growth of persulfates during the forecast period.


The increasing inclination towards electronics and the increasing penetration of the internet across the globe are propelling the overall growth of the persulfates industry in recent times. The etching processes in the printed circuit boards are crucial and they are carried out by these persulfates. Such factors are expected to boost the overall growth of the persulfates industry during the forecast period.


Persulfates Market Segment Insights


Persulfates Type Insights


The Persulfates market segmentation, based on Type, includes Ammonium, Sodium, and Potassium. The ammonium segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 50.0% in 2021. The growth is attributed to the wide range of applications of ammonium persulfate including the treatment of metal surfaces, manufacturing of semiconductors, and etching copper on printed circuit boards. Additionally, it is extensively used in wastewater treatment and as an initiator for the emulsion polymerization of acrylic monomers. Ammonium persulfate (APS) finds application in several commercial applications. It is used for denim desizing and bleach activators in the textile industry. In the paper industry, it is used for de-inking and re-pulping. Moreover, APS is used as a reagent in molecular biology and biochemistry for the preparation of polyacrylamide gels.


Persulfates End-use Insights


Based on End-use, the Persulfates market segmentation includes Polymers, Electronics, Oil & Gas. The polymers segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 50.0% in 2021. This is attributed to the application of all three persulfates as initiators in emulsion polymerization reactions for the preparation of polystyrenes, polyvinyl chlorides, neoprene, and acrylics. The product is also used as an initiator in concrete formulations and for the polymeric coating of graphite filaments.


Figure 2: Persulfates Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)Persulfates Market, by TypeSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Persulfates Regional Insights


By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific dominates the persulfates market on the back of the large consumption of plastics, electronics, and cosmetics & personal care industry. China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and India are amongst the top consumers of persulfates in the region. The United States drives the demand in the North America region. The implementation of stringent health and safety regulations in the cosmetic industry may impact the adoption and usage of persulfates in cosmetic products in the region. The market in Europe is expected to witness slow growth on the back of a possible ban on persulfates for use in cosmetics.


Figure 3: PERSULFATES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)PERSULFATES MARKET SHARE BY REGIONSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


The European Union has voted out to completely ban single-use plastics by 2021, which will severely impact the persulfates market as these are used as polymerization initiators in the plastics industry and specifically plastics such as polystyrene that are exposed to the risk of ban. The oil & gas and plastics industry in the Middle East & Africa region drives the demand for persulfates in the region. However, the market is expected to witness slow to moderate growth over the forecast period due to political turbulence in the region. Mexico & Brazil drives the persulfates market in the Latin America region. Emerging economies in the region such as Chile are expected to create new growth opportunities. However, the political & social instability in Latin America is expected to hamper the market growth over the forecast period.


Persulfates Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Persulfates market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Persulfates industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Persulfates. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Persulfates industry must offer affordable products.


Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Persulfates industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The Low-Profile Additives market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major Persulfates market players, including Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Japan), Ak-Kim Kimya (Turkey), Adeka Corporation (Japan), Fujian Zhanhua Chemicals (China), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical products. It offers organic and inorganic chemicals, synthetic resins and rubber, dyes, pigments, paints, adhesives, polymers, and more. The company’s products are used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, coating compounds, food, and other applications.


Also, Fujian ZhanHua Chemical Co., Ltd. was established in 2004, with a registered capital of 30 million yuan. Being a key enterprise of Fujian Province, the company specializes in manufacturing a series of persulfates products. It has the largest specialized industry.


Key Companies in the Persulfates market include




  • PeoxyChem. (US)




  • United Initiators (Germany)




  • MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. (Japan)




  • Ak-Kim Kimya (Turkey)




  • Fujian ZhanHua Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)




  • LANXESS (Germany)




  • Stars Chemical (YongAn) Co., Ltd. (China)




  • Adeka Corporation (Japan)




  • Hebei Jiheng Group Co., Ltd (China)




  • Vr Persulfates Private Limited (India)




  • Hebei Yatai Electrochemistry Co., Ltd. (China)




  • Ansin Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (China)




  • Powder Pack Chem. (India)




  • CHEMetrics, Inc. (US)




  • Merck KGaA (Germany).




Persulfates Industry Developments


In the year 2020, one of the leading market players, Evonik had an acquisition with peroxy chem, where peroxy chem is one of the leading manufacturers of hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid which values at over USD 625 million.


Persulfates Market Segmentation


Persulfates Type Outlook




  • Ammonium




  • Sodium




  • Potassium




Persulfates End-use Outlook




  • Polymers




  • Electronics




  • Oil & Gas




Persulfates Regional Outlook




  • North America




    • US




    • Canada






  • Europe




    • Germany




    • France




    • UK




    • Italy




    • Spain




    • Rest of Europe






  • Asia-Pacific




    • China




    • Japan




    • India




    • Australia




    • South Korea




    • Australia




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific






  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





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