Global Potassium Metabisulfite Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Potassium Metabisulfite market size is expected to reach $ 313 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Potassium metabisulfite, also known as potassium disulphite, has the formula K2S2O5 and is typically supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules with a slight sulfur dioxide odor. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol, and when exposed to water or acid it can decompose to release sulfur dioxide, which underpins its core preservative and color protecting mechanism driven by antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Through this mechanism it can inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, while also scavenging oxygen to reduce oxidative off-flavors, suppress enzymatic browning, and stabilize color and aroma. Food and brewing are the most common applications. As the food additive E224, it is used in products such as juices, dried fruits, seafood, and ready-to-eat or canned foods to slow browning, support preservation, and extend shelf life, and it is also used in wine and beer to control wild yeasts and bacteria while protecting aroma and color. In addition, it can serve as a sulfur dioxide source for sanitation and disinfection in food processing and beverage tank cleaning. Beyond food, some suppliers position it as a reducing and sulfonating agent in chemical processes, including use in polymerization to initiate or regulate reactions and improve polymer stability, in water treatment for dechlorination or removal of chloramines, in cleaning applications to help remove oxidation-related stains and support food-grade disinfection programs, and in photographic developing and fixing systems as an antioxidant protective and stabilizing component. From a delivery perspective, suppliers typically offer food grade, industrial grade, or reagent grade specifications, with common quality metrics including a K2S2O5 assay around 97.2% or higher, clarity and colorlessness of a 10% solution, and limits on iron and heavy metals, supported by SDS documents, specifications, and COAs. Packaging is commonly 25 kg HDPE bags or 1 kg foil bags, and the product should be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry place because it can absorb moisture and oxidize if containers are not properly closed, and it may emit SO2 when heated.
The core value of potassium metabisulfite comes from its ability to release sulfur dioxide when exposed to water or acid, which provides both antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. As a result, it is widely used in food and brewing to suppress spoilage microbes and wild yeasts while reducing oxidative off-flavors and browning risk, delivering a combined outcome of color protection, aroma stability, and shelf-life extension.
Beyond food and brewing, official product materials also position it as an input for chemical processes related to reduction and sulfonation. It can be used in polymerization and surfactant-related systems to support reaction control and improve formulation stability, and it is also described as an antioxidant protective and stabilizing component in photographic developing and fixing systems, underscoring cross-industry functional reuse.
From the supply side, competition centers on grade differentiation and compliance capability. Different use cases map to food grade, industrial grade, or reagent grade specifications, with tiering built around assay, sulfur dioxide equivalence, solution clarity, and limits for iron and heavy metals, supported by SDS documents, specification sheets, and COAs to strengthen traceability. Packaging commonly spans from 1 kg packs to 25 kg bags and up to bulk formats to match different customer scales.
This report studies the global Potassium Metabisulfite production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Potassium Metabisulfite 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 Potassium Metabisulfite that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Potassium Metabisulfite total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: Potassium Metabisulfite domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Potassium Metabisulfite 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 SE, Esseco Industrial S.p.A, Esseco USA, Ever S.r.l., Brenntag, Murphy & Son Ltd, Jay Dinesh Chemicals, Annexe Chem Pvt. Ltd. (AnnexeChem), Ases Chemical Works (ASES), ATPGroup, 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 Potassium Metabisulfite market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) 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 Potassium Metabisulfite Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Type:
Pharmacopeia grade
Food grade
Industrial and technical grade
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Appearance:
Powder
Granular
Crystals or crystalline powder
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Craft:
SO₂–KOH absorption route
SO₂–K₂CO₃ route
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food additive and preservative
Winemaking stabilization
Beer process: microbial control and chloramine removal
Water treatment: dechlorination and deoxygenation
Photographic chemistry: developer bath and fixer stabilization
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF SE
Esseco Industrial S.p.A
Esseco USA
Ever S.r.l.
Brenntag
Murphy & Son Ltd
Jay Dinesh Chemicals
Annexe Chem Pvt. Ltd. (AnnexeChem)
Ases Chemical Works (ASES)
ATPGroup
Ataman Chemicals
Arch Industries
Marine Chemical
Anmol Chemicals (Mubychem)
Aditya Birla Group
Imperial Oilfield Chemicals
Shakti Chemicals
Jay Dinesh Chemicals
Triveni Chemicals
Varun Enterprises
Shandong Minde Chemical
Zibo Baida Chemical
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
2. What is the demand of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Potassium metabisulfite, also known as potassium disulphite, has the formula K2S2O5 and is typically supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules with a slight sulfur dioxide odor. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol, and when exposed to water or acid it can decompose to release sulfur dioxide, which underpins its core preservative and color protecting mechanism driven by antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Through this mechanism it can inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, while also scavenging oxygen to reduce oxidative off-flavors, suppress enzymatic browning, and stabilize color and aroma. Food and brewing are the most common applications. As the food additive E224, it is used in products such as juices, dried fruits, seafood, and ready-to-eat or canned foods to slow browning, support preservation, and extend shelf life, and it is also used in wine and beer to control wild yeasts and bacteria while protecting aroma and color. In addition, it can serve as a sulfur dioxide source for sanitation and disinfection in food processing and beverage tank cleaning. Beyond food, some suppliers position it as a reducing and sulfonating agent in chemical processes, including use in polymerization to initiate or regulate reactions and improve polymer stability, in water treatment for dechlorination or removal of chloramines, in cleaning applications to help remove oxidation-related stains and support food-grade disinfection programs, and in photographic developing and fixing systems as an antioxidant protective and stabilizing component. From a delivery perspective, suppliers typically offer food grade, industrial grade, or reagent grade specifications, with common quality metrics including a K2S2O5 assay around 97.2% or higher, clarity and colorlessness of a 10% solution, and limits on iron and heavy metals, supported by SDS documents, specifications, and COAs. Packaging is commonly 25 kg HDPE bags or 1 kg foil bags, and the product should be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry place because it can absorb moisture and oxidize if containers are not properly closed, and it may emit SO2 when heated.
The core value of potassium metabisulfite comes from its ability to release sulfur dioxide when exposed to water or acid, which provides both antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. As a result, it is widely used in food and brewing to suppress spoilage microbes and wild yeasts while reducing oxidative off-flavors and browning risk, delivering a combined outcome of color protection, aroma stability, and shelf-life extension.
Beyond food and brewing, official product materials also position it as an input for chemical processes related to reduction and sulfonation. It can be used in polymerization and surfactant-related systems to support reaction control and improve formulation stability, and it is also described as an antioxidant protective and stabilizing component in photographic developing and fixing systems, underscoring cross-industry functional reuse.
From the supply side, competition centers on grade differentiation and compliance capability. Different use cases map to food grade, industrial grade, or reagent grade specifications, with tiering built around assay, sulfur dioxide equivalence, solution clarity, and limits for iron and heavy metals, supported by SDS documents, specification sheets, and COAs to strengthen traceability. Packaging commonly spans from 1 kg packs to 25 kg bags and up to bulk formats to match different customer scales.
This report studies the global Potassium Metabisulfite production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Potassium Metabisulfite 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 Potassium Metabisulfite that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Potassium Metabisulfite total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: Potassium Metabisulfite domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Potassium Metabisulfite production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Potassium Metabisulfite 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 SE, Esseco Industrial S.p.A, Esseco USA, Ever S.r.l., Brenntag, Murphy & Son Ltd, Jay Dinesh Chemicals, Annexe Chem Pvt. Ltd. (AnnexeChem), Ases Chemical Works (ASES), ATPGroup, 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 Potassium Metabisulfite market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) 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 Potassium Metabisulfite Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Type:
Pharmacopeia grade
Food grade
Industrial and technical grade
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Appearance:
Powder
Granular
Crystals or crystalline powder
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Craft:
SO₂–KOH absorption route
SO₂–K₂CO₃ route
Global Potassium Metabisulfite Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food additive and preservative
Winemaking stabilization
Beer process: microbial control and chloramine removal
Water treatment: dechlorination and deoxygenation
Photographic chemistry: developer bath and fixer stabilization
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF SE
Esseco Industrial S.p.A
Esseco USA
Ever S.r.l.
Brenntag
Murphy & Son Ltd
Jay Dinesh Chemicals
Annexe Chem Pvt. Ltd. (AnnexeChem)
Ases Chemical Works (ASES)
ATPGroup
Ataman Chemicals
Arch Industries
Marine Chemical
Anmol Chemicals (Mubychem)
Aditya Birla Group
Imperial Oilfield Chemicals
Shakti Chemicals
Jay Dinesh Chemicals
Triveni Chemicals
Varun Enterprises
Shandong Minde Chemical
Zibo Baida Chemical
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
2. What is the demand of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Potassium Metabisulfite market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
161 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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