Global MGDA Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global MGDA market size is predicted to grow from US$ 656 million in 2025 to US$ 1197 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “MGDA Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world MGDA sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected MGDA sales for 2025 through 2031. With MGDA sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world MGDA industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global MGDA landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on MGDA portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global MGDA market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for MGDA and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global MGDA.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of MGDA market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Liquid
Solid
Segmentation by Application:
Dishwasher Detergent
Fabric Detergent
Industrial Cleaning Agent
Water Treatment
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BASF
Lishui Boruite
Nouryon
Yuanlian Chemical
Sino Lion
Taihe Water Treatment
All-Plus Chemical
Shijiazhuang Jackchem
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global MGDA market?
What factors are driving MGDA market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do MGDA market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does MGDA break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “MGDA Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world MGDA sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected MGDA sales for 2025 through 2031. With MGDA sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world MGDA industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global MGDA landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on MGDA portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global MGDA market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for MGDA and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global MGDA.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of MGDA market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Liquid
Solid
Segmentation by Application:
Dishwasher Detergent
Fabric Detergent
Industrial Cleaning Agent
Water Treatment
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BASF
Lishui Boruite
Nouryon
Yuanlian Chemical
Sino Lion
Taihe Water Treatment
All-Plus Chemical
Shijiazhuang Jackchem
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global MGDA market?
What factors are driving MGDA market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do MGDA market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does MGDA break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
91 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for MGDA by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for MGDA by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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