This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The phosphonates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2024 to $1.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to water treatment applications, booming agriculture sector, industrial processes, increased construction activities, oilfield chemicals.
The phosphonates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on sustainable agriculture, expansion of industrial activities, booming construction sector, increasing focus on wastewater treatment, rising demand in the pharmaceuticals industry. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing agricultural practices, expanding oil and gas industry, surge in demand for biodegradable products, technological advancements in production methods, increasing focus on product innovation, global economic trends.
The anticipated increase in demand for phosphonates in the construction industry is poised to drive the growth of the phosphonates market in the future. Construction, defined as the assembly of various elements to create a structure at a specific location using a detailed design and plan, relies on phosphonates for their versatile properties. These compounds serve crucial roles in the construction sector, functioning as concrete retarders, chelating agents, and scale inhibitors. Their diverse applications contribute to the durability, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects. In June 2021, building activities in New Zealand, as reported by Stats NZ Tauranga Aotearoa, increased by 3.7 percent in March 2021, with residential activities rising by 4.3 percent compared to 2020. Moreover, data from the US Census Bureau indicates a growth rate of 10.2 percent in the value of construction activities, rising from $1.62 trillion in 2021 to $1.79 trillion in 2022. Hence, the escalating demand for construction activities is a key driver for the phosphonates market.
The growing demand for personal care products is expected to contribute to the expansion of the phosphonates market. Personal care products encompass a range of self-care items used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. Phosphonates find application in personal care products as effective chelating agents, enhancing stability and preventing mineral buildup. This ensures the longevity and performance of cosmetic formulations. For example, in February 2023, L'Oréal S.A., a France-based personal care company, reported an increase in sales of consumer products from 11.8% to 14.6% and active cosmetics from 28% to 30.6% from the 3rd quarter of 2022 to the 4th quarter of 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for personal care products serves as a significant driver for the growth of the phosphonates market.
Major companies in the phosphonates market are actively developing innovative products utilizing THOR’s phosphonates AFLAMMIT technologies to offer dependable services to customers. These technologies, specialized in fire retardant and flame-resistant formulations, incorporate phosphonates as a key component, significantly enhancing the fire resistance of treated substances. For example, in July 2022, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, collaborated with THOR GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in phosphonates, to deliver a comprehensive solution in non-halogenated flame retardant additives. This solution aims to improve sustainability and performance for specific plastic compounds, meeting rigorous fire safety requirements. The partnership emphasizes the combined expertise in flame retardant additives, showcasing the synergistic benefits of BASF's halogen-free flame retardant Flamestab and THOR's phosphonates AFLAMMIT technologies for polyolefins, addressing the typically challenging flame resistance application.
In May 2023, Aimia Inc., a Canadian investment management company, successfully acquired Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition positions Bozzetto as a key asset for Aimia, providing the investment management company access to one of the largest global providers of specialty sustainable chemicals with a specific focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Bozzetto is slated to play a foundational role in Aimia's broader strategy, which involves the ongoing acquisition of companies generating significant cash flow for Aimia while presenting promising opportunities for future expansion. Notably, Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. is an Italian-based manufacturer specializing in phosphonates.
Major companies operating in the phosphonates market report are Lanxess AG, Biesterfeld AG, TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG, Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co. Ltd., Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A., Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co Kg, SMC Global, Excel Industries Limited, H2Q Inc., Uniphos Chemicals Co. Ltd., Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology CO. Ltd., Changzhou Kewei Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., IRO Group Inc., Aquapharm Chemical Pvt. Ltd., MKS DevO Chemicals, Maxwell Additives Private Limited, Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co. Ltd., Changzhou Yuanquan Hongguang Chemical Co. Ltd., CJ Chemicals LLC, Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology Co. Ltd., Zeel Product, Mid South Chemical Co., Bhumi Chemicals Private Limited, Acuro Organics Limited, Italmatch AWS, Yichang Kaixiang Chemical Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the phosphonate market in 2024. 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, 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, 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.
Phosphonates, also known as phosphonic acids or organophosphates, constitute a class of chemical compounds featuring a phosphorus atom bonded to one or more carbon atoms through a phosphorus-carbon (P-C) bond. Characterized by the presence of the phosphonate functional group (-PO3H2), these compounds share structural similarities with phosphates (-PO4). They find application in diverse industrial sectors, including metal treatment, electroplating, inks and construction chemicals, scale control, and peroxide stabilization.
The primary types of phosphonates include amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), hydroxy ethylidene disphosphonic acid (HEDP), diethylene triamine penta methylene phosphonic acid (DTPMP), bis hexamethylene triamine (BHMT), among others. Hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic Acid (HEDP), specifically, serves as an organophosphoric acid corrosion inhibitor with versatile applications across various industries. These applications encompass roles as water cleaners, scale inhibitors, bleach stabilizers, chelating agents, concrete additives, among others. Moreover, phosphonates cater to diverse end-user industries, including water treatment, pharmaceuticals, textiles, oil and gas, pulp and paper, agriculture, and more.
The phosphonates market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides phosphonates market statistics, including phosphonates industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a phosphonates market share, detailed phosphonates market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the phosphonates industry. This phosphonates market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The phosphonates market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2024 to $1.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to water treatment applications, booming agriculture sector, industrial processes, increased construction activities, oilfield chemicals.
The phosphonates market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on sustainable agriculture, expansion of industrial activities, booming construction sector, increasing focus on wastewater treatment, rising demand in the pharmaceuticals industry. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing agricultural practices, expanding oil and gas industry, surge in demand for biodegradable products, technological advancements in production methods, increasing focus on product innovation, global economic trends.
The anticipated increase in demand for phosphonates in the construction industry is poised to drive the growth of the phosphonates market in the future. Construction, defined as the assembly of various elements to create a structure at a specific location using a detailed design and plan, relies on phosphonates for their versatile properties. These compounds serve crucial roles in the construction sector, functioning as concrete retarders, chelating agents, and scale inhibitors. Their diverse applications contribute to the durability, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects. In June 2021, building activities in New Zealand, as reported by Stats NZ Tauranga Aotearoa, increased by 3.7 percent in March 2021, with residential activities rising by 4.3 percent compared to 2020. Moreover, data from the US Census Bureau indicates a growth rate of 10.2 percent in the value of construction activities, rising from $1.62 trillion in 2021 to $1.79 trillion in 2022. Hence, the escalating demand for construction activities is a key driver for the phosphonates market.
The growing demand for personal care products is expected to contribute to the expansion of the phosphonates market. Personal care products encompass a range of self-care items used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and grooming. Phosphonates find application in personal care products as effective chelating agents, enhancing stability and preventing mineral buildup. This ensures the longevity and performance of cosmetic formulations. For example, in February 2023, L'Oréal S.A., a France-based personal care company, reported an increase in sales of consumer products from 11.8% to 14.6% and active cosmetics from 28% to 30.6% from the 3rd quarter of 2022 to the 4th quarter of 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for personal care products serves as a significant driver for the growth of the phosphonates market.
Major companies in the phosphonates market are actively developing innovative products utilizing THOR’s phosphonates AFLAMMIT technologies to offer dependable services to customers. These technologies, specialized in fire retardant and flame-resistant formulations, incorporate phosphonates as a key component, significantly enhancing the fire resistance of treated substances. For example, in July 2022, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, collaborated with THOR GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in phosphonates, to deliver a comprehensive solution in non-halogenated flame retardant additives. This solution aims to improve sustainability and performance for specific plastic compounds, meeting rigorous fire safety requirements. The partnership emphasizes the combined expertise in flame retardant additives, showcasing the synergistic benefits of BASF's halogen-free flame retardant Flamestab and THOR's phosphonates AFLAMMIT technologies for polyolefins, addressing the typically challenging flame resistance application.
In May 2023, Aimia Inc., a Canadian investment management company, successfully acquired Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition positions Bozzetto as a key asset for Aimia, providing the investment management company access to one of the largest global providers of specialty sustainable chemicals with a specific focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Bozzetto is slated to play a foundational role in Aimia's broader strategy, which involves the ongoing acquisition of companies generating significant cash flow for Aimia while presenting promising opportunities for future expansion. Notably, Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A. is an Italian-based manufacturer specializing in phosphonates.
Major companies operating in the phosphonates market report are Lanxess AG, Biesterfeld AG, TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG, Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co. Ltd., Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A., Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co Kg, SMC Global, Excel Industries Limited, H2Q Inc., Uniphos Chemicals Co. Ltd., Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology CO. Ltd., Changzhou Kewei Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., IRO Group Inc., Aquapharm Chemical Pvt. Ltd., MKS DevO Chemicals, Maxwell Additives Private Limited, Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co. Ltd., Changzhou Yuanquan Hongguang Chemical Co. Ltd., CJ Chemicals LLC, Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology Co. Ltd., Zeel Product, Mid South Chemical Co., Bhumi Chemicals Private Limited, Acuro Organics Limited, Italmatch AWS, Yichang Kaixiang Chemical Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the phosphonate market in 2024. 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, 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, 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.
Phosphonates, also known as phosphonic acids or organophosphates, constitute a class of chemical compounds featuring a phosphorus atom bonded to one or more carbon atoms through a phosphorus-carbon (P-C) bond. Characterized by the presence of the phosphonate functional group (-PO3H2), these compounds share structural similarities with phosphates (-PO4). They find application in diverse industrial sectors, including metal treatment, electroplating, inks and construction chemicals, scale control, and peroxide stabilization.
The primary types of phosphonates include amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), hydroxy ethylidene disphosphonic acid (HEDP), diethylene triamine penta methylene phosphonic acid (DTPMP), bis hexamethylene triamine (BHMT), among others. Hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic Acid (HEDP), specifically, serves as an organophosphoric acid corrosion inhibitor with versatile applications across various industries. These applications encompass roles as water cleaners, scale inhibitors, bleach stabilizers, chelating agents, concrete additives, among others. Moreover, phosphonates cater to diverse end-user industries, including water treatment, pharmaceuticals, textiles, oil and gas, pulp and paper, agriculture, and more.
The phosphonates market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides phosphonates market statistics, including phosphonates industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a phosphonates market share, detailed phosphonates market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the phosphonates industry. This phosphonates market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Phosphonates Market Characteristics3. Phosphonates Market Trends and Strategies4. Phosphonates Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Phosphonates Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Phosphonates Market34. Recent Developments in the Phosphonates Market
5. Global Phosphonates Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Phosphonates Market Segmentation
7. Phosphonates Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Phosphonates Market
9. China Phosphonates Market
10. India Phosphonates Market
11. Japan Phosphonates Market
12. Australia Phosphonates Market
13. Indonesia Phosphonates Market
14. South Korea Phosphonates Market
15. Western Europe Phosphonates Market
16. UK Phosphonates Market
17. Germany Phosphonates Market
18. France Phosphonates Market
19. Italy Phosphonates Market
20. Spain Phosphonates Market
21. Eastern Europe Phosphonates Market
22. Russia Phosphonates Market
23. North America Phosphonates Market
24. USA Phosphonates Market
25. Canada Phosphonates Market
26. South America Phosphonates Market
27. Brazil Phosphonates Market
28. Middle East Phosphonates Market
29. Africa Phosphonates Market
30. Phosphonates Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Phosphonates Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Phosphonates Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Phosphonates Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on phosphonates market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for phosphonates? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The phosphonates market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid(ATMP); Hydroxyethylidene Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP); Diethylene Triamine Penta Methylene Phosphonic Acid(DTPMP); Bis Hexamethylene Triamine (BHMT); Other Types2) By Application: Water Cleaners; Scale Inhibitors; Bleach Stabilizer; Chelating Agents; Concrete Additives; Other Applications
3) By End User: Water Treatment; Pharmaceutical; Textiles; Oil And Gas; Pulp And Paper; Agriculture; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid (ATMP): ATMP For Scale And Corrosion Inhibition; ATMP In Water Treatment; ATMP In Detergents And Cleaning Products2) By Hydroxyethylidene Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP): HEDP In Water Treatment; HEDP For Corrosion Inhibition; HEDP In Detergents And Cleaning Agents; HEDP In Oil And Gas Industry
3) By Diethylene Triamine Penta Methylene Phosphonic Acid (DTPMP): DTPMP For Water Treatment; DTPMP As A Scale And Corrosion Inhibitor; DTPMP In Industrial And Commercial Applications
4) By Bis Hexamethylene Triamine (BHMT): BHMT For Metal Surface Treatment; BHMT In Water Treatment Systems; BHMT In Oilfield Applications
5) By Other Types: Phosphonates For Agriculture; Phosphonates In Industrial Cleaning; Phosphonates For Chemical Manufacturing
Key Companies Mentioned: Lanxess AG; Biesterfeld AG; TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG; Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co. Ltd.; Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Phosphonates market report include:- Lanxess AG
- Biesterfeld AG
- TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG
- Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Giovanni Bozzetto S.p.A.
- Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH & Co Kg
- SMC Global
- Excel Industries Limited
- H2Q Inc.
- Uniphos Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology CO. Ltd.
- Changzhou Kewei Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- IRO Group Inc.
- Aquapharm Chemical Pvt. Ltd.
- MKS DevO Chemicals
- Maxwell Additives Private Limited
- Zaozhuang Kerui Chemicals Co. Ltd.
- Changzhou Yuanquan Hongguang Chemical Co. Ltd.
- CJ Chemicals LLC
- Shandong Xintai Water Treatment Technology Co. Ltd.
- Zeel Product
- Mid South Chemical Co.
- Bhumi Chemicals Private Limited
- Acuro Organics Limited
- Italmatch AWS
- Yichang Kaixiang Chemical Co. Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.39 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.85 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 27 |
