Phosphonates Market Report 2026

The phosphonates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.37 billion in 2025 to $1.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of industrial water treatment, expansion of oil and gas operations, rising use in detergents and cleaners, increased infrastructure development, demand for metal surface protection.

The phosphonates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent water discharge regulations, rising investment in desalination plants, growing oilfield chemical consumption, expansion of construction chemicals, demand for sustainable scale inhibitors. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of phosphonates in advanced water treatment, rising demand for scale and corrosion inhibitors, growing adoption in oilfield and industrial applications, expansion of phosphonates in construction chemicals, higher focus on long lasting chelating agents.

The increasing construction activities are expected to propel the growth of the phosphonates market going forward. Construction involves assembling various elements to create structures based on detailed plans for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. Rapid urbanization is a major driver, as expanding city populations create rising demand for new housing, transportation networks, and commercial spaces. Phosphonates play an important role in the construction industry as concrete retarders, chelating agents, and scale inhibitors. Their unique properties contribute to the durability, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects. For instance, in July 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of dwellings under construction in the March quarter of 2023 increased to 240,813 from 240,065 in 2022. New houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, up from 101,240 the previous year. Therefore, increasing construction activity is driving the growth of the phosphonates market.

The increasing demand for personal care products is expected to propel the growth of the phosphonates market going forward. Personal care products include self-care items used for hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. Rising demand in this sector is driven by growing consumer focus on cleanliness, daily grooming, and overall well-being. Phosphonates are used in these products as effective chelating agents that enhance formula stability and prevent mineral buildup, ensuring better performance and longevity of cosmetic and hygiene formulations. For instance, in September 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, spending on personal care products and services increased by 9.7% from 2022 to 2023, while maintaining a consistent 1.2% share of total annual consumer expenditures. Therefore, the increasing demand for personal care products is driving the growth of the phosphonates market.

In May 2023, Aimia Inc., a Canada-based investment management company, acquired Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Aimia gains one of the world’s largest providers of specialty sustainable chemicals with a strong ESG focus. Bozzetto will serve as the foundation of Aimia’s strategy to continue acquiring companies that generate substantial cash flow while offering promising opportunities for long-term growth. Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. is an Italy-based phosphonate manufacturer.

Major companies operating in the phosphonates market are Lanxess AG, Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co. Ltd., Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A., Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Uniphos Chemicals Co. Ltd., Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology Co. Ltd., Changzhou Kewei Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., Aquapharm Chemical Pvt. Ltd., Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co. Ltd., Changzhou Yuanquan Hongguang Chemical Co. Ltd., Italmatch AWS, Yichang Kaixiang Chemical Co. Ltd., Biesterfeld AG, TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG, SMC Global, Excel Industries Limited, IRO Group Inc., MKS DevO Chemicals, Maxwell Additives Private Limited, CJ Chemicals LLC, Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the phosphonate market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the phosphonates market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the phosphonates market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The phosphonates market consists of sales of potassium phosphite, dipotassium phosphonate, monopotassium phosphonate, phosphonic acid, and related products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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