Sodium Hexametaphosphate

Global Sodium Hexametaphosphate Market to Reach US$836.7 Million by 2030

The global market for Sodium Hexametaphosphate estimated at US$683.7 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$836.7 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food Grade, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$586.1 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Technical Grade segment is estimated at 1.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$186.3 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.5% CAGR

The Sodium Hexametaphosphate market in the U.S. is estimated at US$186.3 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$167.8 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.3% and 2.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.0% CAGR.

Global "Sodium Hexametaphosphate" Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Is Sodium Hexametaphosphate The Silent Multitasker In Modern Industrial Chemistry?

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP), a complex polyphosphate compound, plays a critical but often underrecognized role across diverse industries including water treatment, food processing, ceramics, and detergents. Known for its strong chelating, dispersing, and emulsifying properties, SHMP is widely used to prevent scale formation, stabilize colloidal systems, and maintain chemical balance in high-performance environments. In food applications, it acts as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and texturizer—especially in meat products, dairy processing, and seafood preservation. In water treatment, SHMP prevents calcium and magnesium deposits, extending the life of pipes and appliances. Its high solubility and stability at a wide pH range make it ideal for both acidic and alkaline systems. Industrial manufacturers, including Aditya Birla Chemicals, ICL, and Prayon, are expanding SHMP capacity to support increasing demand in infrastructure and consumer sectors. With its adaptability and chemical robustness, SHMP remains a foundational compound driving performance and longevity across products and systems.

How Are High-Purity Grades Expanding SHMP’s Reach Into Food, Pharma, And Personal Care?

The demand for high-purity grades of sodium hexametaphosphate is accelerating as sectors like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food manufacturing adopt stricter safety and quality controls. In pharmaceuticals, SHMP is used as a dispersing agent and excipient in antibiotic formulations. In personal care, it enhances clarity and stability in formulations for mouthwash, shampoos, and anti-scaling dental products. Food-grade SHMP plays a vital role in texture retention, mineral stabilization, and emulsification—particularly in cheese spreads, processed meats, and soft drinks. New regulatory guidelines and consumer scrutiny around ingredient purity are prompting manufacturers to certify and upgrade their SHMP offerings to meet USP, FCC, and EU food safety standards. Advances in purification and crystallization technologies are enabling consistent particle sizing, moisture resistance, and low heavy-metal content, expanding its applicability in sensitive end-uses. As industry moves toward multifunctional, safe, and traceable ingredients, SHMP is gaining renewed relevance across high-value segments.

Is The Construction And Ceramic Boom Boosting Industrial SHMP Demand?

Sodium hexametaphosphate is seeing increased demand from industrial sectors, particularly in ceramics, tile manufacturing, and metallurgy. In these applications, it acts as a deflocculant, helping disperse clay particles and control slurry viscosity—essential for producing high-strength, defect-free ceramics. In metallurgy and mining, SHMP is used as a flotation agent and corrosion inhibitor, assisting in the extraction and purification of ores. The rapid growth of infrastructure development in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East is fueling a surge in SHMP demand for water softening systems, industrial cleaning, and concrete additives. Additionally, oil and gas drilling fluids, textiles, and paper manufacturing increasingly rely on SHMP for its chelating and pH-stabilizing properties. These non-food sectors, while less publicized, represent a substantial share of the SHMP market, providing steady growth backed by industrialization and technological complexity in processing systems.

The Growth In The Sodium Hexametaphosphate Market Is Driven By Several Factors—What’s Fueling Its Widespread Adoption?

The growth in the sodium hexametaphosphate market is driven by several factors related to increasing industrial output, infrastructure development, and rising quality standards in food and pharma. Water treatment is a major growth area, especially in regions facing hard water and scale issues. Food-grade SHMP is seeing increasing adoption in meat, seafood, and dairy industries for its binding, thickening, and stabilizing functions. The growth of ceramics, glass, and tile manufacturing, particularly in developing economies, is also contributing to higher industrial-grade SHMP usage. Regulatory changes requiring cleaner processing and higher purity are driving demand in pharmaceuticals and personal care. Finally, as industries look for multi-functionality in single ingredients to cut costs and simplify supply chains, SHMP’s versatility as a sequestrant, dispersant, and stabilizer is reinforcing its global relevance.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Sodium Hexametaphosphate market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Grade (Food Grade, Technical Grade); Form (Granular / Flaky, Glass Pallets, Powder); End-Use (Food & Beverages, Water Treatment, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -

• A.H.A International Co., Ltd.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals
• Akash Purochem Private Limited
• Angel Chemicals
• ChemCeed
• Chongqing Chuandong Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd.
• City Chemical LLC
• E & C Chemicals Inc.
• Fengbai Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Foodchem International Corporation
• Henan Zhenglin New Material Co., Ltd.
• Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd.
• Innophos Holdings, Inc.
• Kraft Chemical Company, Inc.
• Mexichem (Orbia Advance Corporation)
• Pari Chemicals
• PK Chem Industries Ltd.
• Prayon S.A.
• Tianjia Food Additive Co., Ltd.
• Wego Chemical Group

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