Chelating Agents Market Size

Chelating Agents Market size was over USD 11.78 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach USD 33.5 billion by the end of 2037, witnessing around 8.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of chelating agents is assessed at USD 12.57 billion.

Chelating agents are chemical compounds that form complexes with metal ions, helping to control and stabilize their presence in various applications. These agents find widespread use in industries such as water treatment, pulp and paper, food and beverage, agriculture, and cleaning products, among others.

The key drivers of the chelating agents market include their growing adoption in water treatment applications to remove heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater, the increasing demand for improved cleaning and detergent formulations, and the rising awareness of environmental issues related to metal pollution.