Sodium Chlorate Market Analysis

Application (Bleaching Agents, Herbicide, Oxidizing Agents

The bleaching agents segment in the sodium chlorate market is expected to gain a notable share of about 41% in the year 2037. Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) is an industrial salt produced by electrolyzing sodium chloride (NaCl). It is commonly used in the elemental chlorine-free (ECF) chemical bleaching process. Based on the EU Chemical Agency, the ECF process is used to create 93% of the pulp in the European Union that has experienced chemical bleaching. The compound is widely used in the chemical intermediate in the production of explosives and plant protection products.

Form (Crystalline, Solution)

Sodium chlorate market from the crystalline segment is estimated to gain the largest share of about 35% in the year 2037. The crystalline sodium chlorate segment is expected to rise owing to increased use in weed management and the manufacturing of sodium perchlorate, potassium chlorate, and sodium chlorite. Considering the greater expense of manufacturing, the crystalline form has been determined to be relatively expensive when contrasted to the amorphous.

Our in-depth analysis of the global sodium chlorate market includes the following segments:

Form

Crystalline
Solution

Application

Bleaching Agents
Herbicide
Oxidizing Agents

End User

Paper & Pulp
Chemical
Mining

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of sodium chlorate is estimated at USD 3.8 billion.

The sodium chlorate market size was valued at USD 3.66 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 6.73 billion by 2037, expanding at over 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is propelled by increasing use of the sodium chlorate for tanning and finishing leather, and manufacturing of dyes, and high utilization of the product in paper and pulp industry.

North America industry is poised to dominate majority revenue share of 31% by 2037, as increase in e-commerce activity such as online retail has increased the demand for cardboard packaging.

The major players in the market are Kemira Oyj, China First Chemical Holdings Limited, ERCO Worldwide, Arkema S.A., Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Mil-Spec Industries Corporation, Chemtrade Electrochem Inc., Chemfab Alkalis Limited, Chemtrade Logistics Inc., Tronox Inc.

Sodium Chlorate Market Analysis