キレート剤市場レポート：タイプ、用途、地域別、2025年～2033年

キレート剤の世界市場規模は2024年に63億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2033年までに85億米ドルに達し、2025年から2033年にかけて3.18%の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予測しています。医療行為としてのキレート療法に対する世界の認知度の高まり、個人における環境問題への関心の高まり、さまざまな産業用途での需要の高まりなどが、市場成長を後押しする主な要因となっています。

キレート剤は、封鎖剤としても知られ、金属イオンの悪影響を制御し緩和することができる化学化合物です。水中の金属汚染物質を効果的に結合させ、沈殿や触媒活性を防ぐことができます。酸としても塩基としても機能し、金属の化学組成を変化させて他の物質との結合能力を向上させる。これに加えて、重金属中毒を管理し、人体への有毒な影響を最小限に抑えるのを助ける。

現在、金属イオンと汚染防止に対する需要の高まりが市場の成長に寄与しています。これに伴い、栄養不足を防ぎ、最適な植物成長を確保するための都市農業や垂直園芸の人気が高まっており、市場の成長を強化しています。これとは別に、世界中の個人の間でクリーンエネルギーに対する需要が高まっていることから、キレート剤の採用が増加しており、市場にプラスの影響を与えています。さらに、キレート剤は植物への栄養素の輸送を助けるため、キレート剤の採用が増加しており、市場の成長を促しています。これに加えて、主要企業は性能と効率を改善した、高度で生分解性の環境に優しいキレート剤を導入しており、これが市場の成長を支えています。

キレート剤市場傾向／促進要因：

大衆の環境に対する関心の高まり

環境汚染レベルの増加により、大衆の間で環境への関心が高まっています。重金属汚染は、生態系と人間の健康を脅かす主要な環境問題です。キレート剤は、重金属汚染の修復と制御を容易にすることで、この懸念への対処を支援します。さらに、キレート剤は重金属と安定した錯体を形成し、重金属を効果的に固定化し、環境中での移動性および生物学的利用能を防止することができます。また、重金属に関連する毒性や潜在的な害を軽減するのにも役立ちます。これとは別に、様々な国の管理機関は、重金属の排出と汚染防止のための厳しい規則と規制を実施しており、これが市場にプラスの影響を与えています。

様々な産業用途での需要の増加

水処理、金属抽出、化学製造など、さまざまな産業用途でキレート剤の需要が増加しています。消費者は、飲料水や洗浄活動にきれいな水を供給することを好むようになっており、これが市場にプラスの影響を与えています。化学製造では、金属イオンの活性を制御する能力があるため、キレート剤が利用されています。また、触媒や不純物として作用する金属イオンを封鎖することで反応を最適化し、製品の品質とプロセス効率を向上させる。これとは別に、キレート剤は金属抽出プロセスで採用され、鉱石から金属イオンを選択的に結合して抽出します。また、効率的な金属回収を支援し、採掘作業による環境への影響を軽減します。

キレート療法に対する意識の高まり

キレーション療法は、キレート剤を用いて重金属を体内から除去する医療行為です。また、重金属物質と安定した複合体を形成し、尿から排泄させることで効果を発揮します。数多くの心血管疾患に苦しむ人々は、効果的な治療のためにキレーション療法を好むようになってきています。また、鉛中毒や水銀中毒などの重金属中毒の治療や、世界中の人々の間でサラセミアにおける鉄過剰症などの特定の病状の治療にも利用されています。これとは別に、大衆の間でキレーション療法が急速に受け入れられていることが、市場の見通しを明るいものにしています。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

• 調査の目的
• ステークホルダー
• データソース
  • 一次情報
  • 二次情報
• 市場推定
  • ボトムアップアプローチ
  • トップダウンアプローチ
• 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

• 概要
• プロパティ
• 主要業界動向

第5章 世界のキレート剤市場

• 市場概要
• 市場実績
• COVID-19の影響
• 市場内訳：タイプ別
• 市場内訳：用途別
• 市場内訳：地域別
• 市場予測
• SWOT分析
  • 概要
  • 強み
  • 弱み
  • 機会
  • 脅威
• バリューチェーン分析
  • 概要
  • 研究開発
  • 原材料調達
  • 製造
  • マーケティング
  • 流通
  • 最終用途
• ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 概要
  • 買い手の交渉力
  • 供給企業の交渉力
  • 競合の程度
  • 新規参入業者の脅威
  • 代替品の脅威
• 価格分析
  • 鍵価格動向
  • 価格指標
  • マージン分析

第6章 市場内訳：タイプ別

• アミノポリカルボン酸（APCA）
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• グルコン酸ナトリウム
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 有機ホスホネート
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• その他
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測

第7章 市場内訳：用途別

• パルプ・紙
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 家庭用および産業用クリーニング
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 水治療
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 農薬
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• パーソナルケア
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• その他
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測

第8章 市場内訳：地域別

• アジア太平洋地域
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 北米
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 欧州
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• ラテンアメリカ
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測
• 中東・アフリカ
  • 市場動向
  • 市場予測

第9章 キレート剤の製造工程

• 製品概要
• 原材料要件
• 製造工程
• 主要成功要因とリスク要因

第10章 競合情勢

• 市場構造
• 主要企業
• 主要企業のプロファイル
  • Akzo Nobel NV
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • BASF SE
  • Kemira Oyj
  • The DOW Chemical Company

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Chelating Agents: General Properties
• Figure 2: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
• Figure 3: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
• Figure 4: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
• Figure 5: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
• Figure 6: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
• Figure 7: Global: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 8: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Average Prices (in USD/Unit), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 9: Global: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Average Prices (in USD/Unit), 2025-2033
• Figure 10: Chelating Agents Market: Price Structure
• Figure 11: Global: Chelating Agents: Price Structure (in %)
• Figure 12: Global Chelating Agents Industry: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 13: Global Chelating Agents Industry: Value Chain Analysis
• Figure 14: Global: Chelating Agents Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Figure 15: Chelating Agents Industry: Profit Margins at Various Levels of the Supply Chain
• Figure 16: Global: Aminopolycarboxylic Acid Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 17: Global: Aminopolycarboxylic Acid Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 18: Global: Sodium Gluconate Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 19: Global: Sodium Gluconate Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 20: Global: Organophosphonate Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 21: Global: Organophosphonate Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 22: Global: Other Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 23: Global: Other Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 24: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Pulp and Paper) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 25: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Pulp and Paper) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 26: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Household and Industrial Cleaning) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 27: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Household and Industrial Cleaning) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 28: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Water Treatment) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 29: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Water Treatment) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 30: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Agrochemicals) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 31: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Agrochemicals) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 32: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Personal Care) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 33: Global: Chelating Agents (Applications in Personal Care) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 34: Global: Chelating Agents (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 35: Global: Chelating Agents (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 36: Asia Pacific: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 37: Asia Pacific: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 38: North America: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 39: North America: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 40: Europe: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 41: Europe: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 42: Latin America: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 43: Latin America: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 44: Middle East and Africa: Chelating Agents Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 45: Middle East and Africa: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 46: Chelating Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow

List of Tables

• Table 1: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
• Table 2: Global: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 3: Global: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 4: Global: Chelating Agents Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 5: Chelating Agents Manufacturing: Raw Material Requirements
• Table 6: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Competitive Structure
• Table 7: Global: Chelating Agents Market: Key Players

The global chelating agents market size reached USD 6.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.18% during 2025-2033. The growing awareness about chelation therapy as a medical procedure across the globe, rising environmental concerns among individuals, and the escalating demand in various industrial applications are some of the major factors propelling the market growth.

Chelating agents, also known as chelators or sequestering agents, are chemical compounds that can control and mitigate the adverse effects of metal ions. They can effectively bind metal contaminants in water and prevent their precipitation or catalytic activity. They can function as both acids and bases and modify the chemical composition of metals to improve the ability to create a bond with other substances. Besides this, they assist in managing heavy metal poisoning and minimizing the toxic effects on the human body.

At present, the rising demand for metal ions and pollution control is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, the increasing popularity of urban farming and vertical gardening to prevent nutrient deficiencies and ensure optimal plant growth is strengthening the growth of the market. Apart from this, the growing adoption of chelating agents due to the rising demand for clean energy among individuals around the world is positively influencing the market. Moreover, the increasing adoption of chelating agents, as they aid in transporting nutrients to plants, is impelling the growth of the market. Besides this, key players are introducing advanced and biodegradable and eco-friendly chelating agents with improved performance and efficiency, which is supporting the growth of the market.

Chelating Agents Market Trends/Drivers:

Rising environmental concerns among the masses

There is a rise in the environmental concerns among the masses due to the increasing pollution level in the environment. Heavy metal pollution is a major environmental issue that creates a threat to ecosystems and human health. Chelating agents assist in addressing this concern by facilitating the remediation and control of heavy metal contamination. In addition, they can form stable complexes with heavy metals and effectively immobilize them and prevent their mobility and bioavailability in the environment. They also aid in reducing the toxicity and potential harm associated with heavy metals. Apart from this, governing agencies of various countries are implementing stringent rules and regulations for heavy metal discharge and pollution control, which is positively influencing the market.

Increasing demand in various industrial applications

There is a rise in the demand for chelating agents in various industrial applications, such as water treatment, metal extraction, and chemical manufacturing. Consumers are increasingly preferring clean water supply for drinking and cleaning activities, which is positively influencing the market. In chemical manufacturing, chelating agents are utilized due to their ability to control metal ion activity. They also aid in optimizing reactions by sequestering metal ions that can act as catalysts or impurities to improve product quality and process efficiency. Apart from this, chelating agents are employed in metal extraction processes to selectively bind and extract metal ions from ores. They also assist in efficient metal recovery and reduce the environmental impact of mining operations.

Growing awareness about chelation therapy

Chelation therapy is a medical procedure that uses chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. In addition, the therapy works by forming stable complexes with heavy metal substances and allowing them to be excreted through urine. People suffering from numerous cardiovascular diseases are increasingly preferring chelation therapy for effective treatment. It is also utilized to treat heavy metal poisoning, such as lead or mercury poisoning, and for certain medical conditions, including iron overload in thalassemia among individuals across the globe. Apart from this, the rapid acceptance of chelation therapy among the masses is offering a positive market outlook.

Chelating Agents Industry Segmentation:

Breakup by Type:

• Aminopolycarboxylic Acid (APCA)
• Sodium Gluconate
• Organophosphonate
• Others

Sodium gluconate represents the largest market share

Aminopolycarboxylic acid (APCA) chelating agents are widely used in various industries due to their strong chelating properties and versatility. In addition, the rising utilization of APCA in the textile, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries is contributing to the growth of the market.

Organophophonate chelating agents, such as amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), ethylene diamine tetra (methylene phosphonic acid) (EDTMP), and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), offers enhanced sequestering and scale-inhibiting properties. Moreover, the increasing adoption of organophophonate in industrial cleaning is bolstering the growth of the market.

Breakup by Application:

• Pulp and Paper
• Household and Industrial Cleaning
• Water Treatment
• Agrochemicals
• Personal Care
• Others

Pulp and paper accounts for the majority of the market share

The increasing employment of chelating agents in the pulp and paper sector to remove metal impurities that can affect the quality and brightness of the final paper product is strengthening the growth of the market. Chelating agents also aid in the removal of transition metals, ensure high-quality pulp, and enhance the efficiency of the bleaching process.

The rising utilization of chelating agents in household and industrial cleaning products, such as detergents, is propelling the market growth. In addition, the increasing adoption of chelating agents in household and industrial cleaning to prevent discoloration, degradation, and the formation of precipitates is supporting the growth of the market.

The rising employment of chelating agents in water treatment to control and remove metal ions in water systems is impelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, chelating agents aid in preventing scale formation, reducing corrosion, and removing heavy metals, and ensuring the quality and longevity of water infrastructure.

Breakup by Region:

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represented the largest market.

Asia Pacific held the biggest market share due to the presence of well-established manufacturing facilities. In addition, the rising number of infrastructure development activities in the region is propelling the growth of the market. Apart from this, governing agencies of the region are encouraging the adoption of chelating agents to reduce environmental pollution, which is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, the growing adoption of chelating agents due to the increasing stringent regulations on wastewater treatment is positively influencing the market.

Competitive Landscape:

Key players are introducing new and improved chelating agents with enhanced performance, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In line with this, they are adopting sustainable initiatives to develop eco-friendly and biodegradable chelating agents, which aid in reducing water and energy consumption in manufacturing processes. Apart from this, major manufacturers in the industry are producing a wide range of products in different forms, such as liquid, powder, or solid. They utilize chemical synthesis techniques and advanced manufacturing processes to produce high-quality chelating agents in large quantities to fulfil the demand from end industries. In addition, companies are taking several sustainability initiatives and implementing manufacturing practices that minimize the environmental impact.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Akzo Nobel NV
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• BASF SE
• Kemira Oyj
• The DOW Chemical Company

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1.What was the size of the global chelating agents market in 2024?
• 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global chelating agents market during 2025-2033?
• 3.What are the key factors driving the global chelating agents market?
• 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global chelating agents market?
• 5.What is the breakup of the global chelating agents market based on the type?
• 6.What is the breakup of the global chelating agents market based on the application?
• 7.What are the key regions in the global chelating agents market?
• 8.Who are the key players/companies in the global chelating agents market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Properties
• 4.3 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Chelating Agents Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Breakup by Type
• 5.5 Market Breakup by Application
• 5.6 Market Breakup by Region
• 5.7 Market Forecast
• 5.8 SWOT Analysis
  • 5.8.1 Overview
  • 5.8.2 Strengths
  • 5.8.3 Weaknesses
  • 5.8.4 Opportunities
  • 5.8.5 Threats
• 5.9 Value Chain Analysis
  • 5.9.1 Overview
  • 5.9.2 Research and Development
  • 5.9.3 Raw Material Procurement
  • 5.9.4 Manufacturing
  • 5.9.5 Marketing
  • 5.9.6 Distribution
  • 5.9.7 End-Use
• 5.10 Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • 5.10.1 Overview
  • 5.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 5.10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 5.10.4 Degree of Competition
  • 5.10.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 5.10.6 Threat of Substitutes
• 5.11 Price Analysis
  • 5.11.1 Key Price Trends
  • 5.11.2 Price Indicators
  • 5.11.3 Margins Analysis

6 Market Breakup by Type

• 6.1 Aminopolycarboxylic Acid (APCA)
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Sodium Gluconate
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Organophosphonate
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 Others
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Application

• 7.1 Pulp and Paper
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Household and Industrial Cleaning
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Water Treatment
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Agrochemicals
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast
• 7.5 Personal Care
  • 7.5.1 Market Trends
  • 7.5.2 Market Forecast
• 7.6 Others
  • 7.6.1 Market Trends
  • 7.6.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Region

• 8.1 Asia Pacific
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 North America
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Europe
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Latin America
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 Chelating Agents Manufacturing Process

• 9.1 Product Overview
• 9.2 Raw Material Requirements
• 9.3 Manufacturing Process
• 9.4 Key Success and Risk Factors

10 Competitive Landscape

• 10.1 Market Structure
• 10.2 Key Players
• 10.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 10.3.1 Akzo Nobel NV
    • 10.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.1.2 Description
    • 10.3.1.3 Product Portfolio
    • 10.3.1.4 Financials
    • 10.3.1.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 10.3.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 10.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2.2 Description
    • 10.3.2.3 Product Portfolio
    • 10.3.2.4 Financials
    • 10.3.2.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 10.3.3 BASF SE
    • 10.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.3.2 Description
    • 10.3.3.3 Product Portfolio
    • 10.3.3.4 Financials
    • 10.3.3.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 10.3.4 Kemira Oyj
    • 10.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.4.2 Description
    • 10.3.4.3 Product Portfolio
    • 10.3.4.4 Financials
    • 10.3.4.5 SWOT Analysis
  • 10.3.5 The DOW Chemical Company
    • 10.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.5.2 Description
    • 10.3.5.3 Product Portfolio
    • 10.3.5.4 Financials
    • 10.3.5.5 SWOT Analysis