Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market size is expected to reach $ 1328 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 9.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
MGDA, or Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, is a biodegradable, eco-friendly chelating agent primarily used in cleaning formulations, personal care products, and various industrial applications. It belongs to a newer generation of chelating agents designed to replace traditional, less environmentally benign compounds like EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), NTA (Nitrilotriacetic acid), and phosphonates. As a salt of methylglycine diacetic acid, MGDA functions by binding metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, thereby softening water and improving the efficiency of detergents and cleaning formulations. Its high stability across a wide pH range, strong sequestration performance, and excellent biodegradability (readily biodegradable according to OECD 301 tests) make it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious formulations, particularly where regulatory or consumer-driven sustainability demands are high.
MGDA’s commercial appeal is growing rapidly as industries and governments across the globe phase out persistent, non-biodegradable substances from everyday products. Regulatory bodies such as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have increasingly encouraged the reduction of environmentally persistent and potentially harmful chelating agents like EDTA and NTA. In this context, MGDA has emerged as a viable and scalable alternative due to its favorable environmental profile and its functional parity—if not superiority—to traditional options. It is especially prized in applications like household cleaning products (dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, surface cleaners), industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning, personal care (shampoos, skin cleansers), and even agricultural and water treatment formulations.
The demand for MGDA is being fueled not only by environmental regulation but also by a broader shift toward "green chemistry" principles, particularly in the consumer goods and chemical manufacturing sectors. Multinational companies in home and personal care, such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Henkel, have made public commitments to phasing out legacy chelating agents and moving toward biodegradable alternatives, thereby creating strong commercial traction for MGDA. In addition, the rise of “eco-label” certifications (e.g., EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, and EPA Safer Choice) is reinforcing demand for chelating agents like MGDA that align with green standards. This trend is especially pronounced in developed regions such as Europe and North America, although demand is also accelerating in emerging markets like China and India, where environmental regulations are becoming more stringent and eco-conscious consumerism is on the rise.
While MGDA is generally more expensive than older chelating agents on a per-kilogram basis, its superior performance (allowing for lower dosage), biodegradability, and regulatory compliance often justify the premium. Additionally, the total cost of ownership for formulators—including sustainability reporting, brand equity, and environmental compliance—makes MGDA a cost-effective long-term alternative. Technological improvements and economies of scale are also gradually reducing production costs, which could make MGDA more accessible for cost-sensitive markets and increase its use in volume-driven sectors like institutional cleaning and large-scale industrial formulations.
In conclusion, MGDA represents a compelling example of innovation in sustainable chemistry. It combines strong performance characteristics with superior environmental credentials, addressing the growing need for green, effective, and safe chelating agents. As regulatory and consumer pressures continue to favor environmentally friendly formulations, MGDA is well-positioned to gain market share across a broad array of industries, ultimately contributing to the global movement toward a more sustainable and responsible chemical economy.
BASF, and Nouryon are the top 2 companies in global MGDA market and account for about 90% of total market share. Geographically speaking, Europe holds about 50% of global market share, followed by North America with about 30% share.
This report studies the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for MGDA Natural Chelating Agents and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of MGDA Natural Chelating Agents that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons), (based on production site)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kilotons)
U.S. VS China: MGDA Natural Chelating Agents domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
This report profiles key players in the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Lishui Brandt Chemical, Nouryon, Yuanlian Chemical, Sino Lion, Taihe Water Treatment, All-Plus Chemical, Shijiazhuang Jackchem, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kilotons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, Segmentation by Type:
Solution
Powder
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, Segmentation by Application:
Dishwasher Detergent
Fabric Detergent
Industrial Cleaning Agent
Water Treatment
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF
Lishui Brandt Chemical
Nouryon
Yuanlian Chemical
Sino Lion
Taihe Water Treatment
All-Plus Chemical
Shijiazhuang Jackchem
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
2. What is the demand of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
MGDA, or Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, is a biodegradable, eco-friendly chelating agent primarily used in cleaning formulations, personal care products, and various industrial applications. It belongs to a newer generation of chelating agents designed to replace traditional, less environmentally benign compounds like EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), NTA (Nitrilotriacetic acid), and phosphonates. As a salt of methylglycine diacetic acid, MGDA functions by binding metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, thereby softening water and improving the efficiency of detergents and cleaning formulations. Its high stability across a wide pH range, strong sequestration performance, and excellent biodegradability (readily biodegradable according to OECD 301 tests) make it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious formulations, particularly where regulatory or consumer-driven sustainability demands are high.
MGDA’s commercial appeal is growing rapidly as industries and governments across the globe phase out persistent, non-biodegradable substances from everyday products. Regulatory bodies such as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have increasingly encouraged the reduction of environmentally persistent and potentially harmful chelating agents like EDTA and NTA. In this context, MGDA has emerged as a viable and scalable alternative due to its favorable environmental profile and its functional parity—if not superiority—to traditional options. It is especially prized in applications like household cleaning products (dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, surface cleaners), industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning, personal care (shampoos, skin cleansers), and even agricultural and water treatment formulations.
The demand for MGDA is being fueled not only by environmental regulation but also by a broader shift toward "green chemistry" principles, particularly in the consumer goods and chemical manufacturing sectors. Multinational companies in home and personal care, such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Henkel, have made public commitments to phasing out legacy chelating agents and moving toward biodegradable alternatives, thereby creating strong commercial traction for MGDA. In addition, the rise of “eco-label” certifications (e.g., EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, and EPA Safer Choice) is reinforcing demand for chelating agents like MGDA that align with green standards. This trend is especially pronounced in developed regions such as Europe and North America, although demand is also accelerating in emerging markets like China and India, where environmental regulations are becoming more stringent and eco-conscious consumerism is on the rise.
While MGDA is generally more expensive than older chelating agents on a per-kilogram basis, its superior performance (allowing for lower dosage), biodegradability, and regulatory compliance often justify the premium. Additionally, the total cost of ownership for formulators—including sustainability reporting, brand equity, and environmental compliance—makes MGDA a cost-effective long-term alternative. Technological improvements and economies of scale are also gradually reducing production costs, which could make MGDA more accessible for cost-sensitive markets and increase its use in volume-driven sectors like institutional cleaning and large-scale industrial formulations.
In conclusion, MGDA represents a compelling example of innovation in sustainable chemistry. It combines strong performance characteristics with superior environmental credentials, addressing the growing need for green, effective, and safe chelating agents. As regulatory and consumer pressures continue to favor environmentally friendly formulations, MGDA is well-positioned to gain market share across a broad array of industries, ultimately contributing to the global movement toward a more sustainable and responsible chemical economy.
BASF, and Nouryon are the top 2 companies in global MGDA market and account for about 90% of total market share. Geographically speaking, Europe holds about 50% of global market share, followed by North America with about 30% share.
This report studies the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for MGDA Natural Chelating Agents and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of MGDA Natural Chelating Agents that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons), (based on production site)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kilotons)
U.S. VS China: MGDA Natural Chelating Agents domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kilotons)
This report profiles key players in the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Lishui Brandt Chemical, Nouryon, Yuanlian Chemical, Sino Lion, Taihe Water Treatment, All-Plus Chemical, Shijiazhuang Jackchem, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kilotons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, Segmentation by Type:
Solution
Powder
Global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents Market, Segmentation by Application:
Dishwasher Detergent
Fabric Detergent
Industrial Cleaning Agent
Water Treatment
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF
Lishui Brandt Chemical
Nouryon
Yuanlian Chemical
Sino Lion
Taihe Water Treatment
All-Plus Chemical
Shijiazhuang Jackchem
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
2. What is the demand of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global MGDA Natural Chelating Agents market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
107 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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