Sodium Sulfate Market Overview
The Sodium sulfate market size is forecast to
reach US$1.86 billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR
of 3.8% during 2022-2027. Sodium sulfate is an inorganic
compound in a white crystalline solid or powder, used in the
production of kraft paper, glass, paperboard, food ingredient and detergents;
as well as a raw material for various chemicals such as hydrochloric
acid. Globally, in the glass industry, sodium sulfate heptahydrate is
used for rapid cooling of a solution, which aids in the removal of small air
bubbles from molten glass. Additionally, as technology advances, sodium sulfate
is being used in solar energy storage. To change from solid to liquid, sodium
sulfate requires a lot of energy, which highlights its ability to store a lot
of energy for a given mass. According to Solar Energy Industry
Association, the US solar market installed a record 23.6 GW of solar
capacity in 2021, which is a 19% increase as compared to 2020. The U.S. Solar
accounted for 46% of all new electricity-generating capacity added in 2021. As
a result, the rising demand for solar energy is estimated to propel the sodium
sulfate industry forward. Moreover, the demand for cleaning products; such as soap and detergents; has been
increasing due to rising awareness about cleanliness and high focus on
sanitation and in turn increasing demand for the production of cleaning
products such as soaps and detergents to meet the increasing
demand. For instance, according to the Chemical and Petrochemical
Statistics at a Glance 2020 report released by the Government of India,
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Department of Chemicals and
Petrochemicals, the manufacture of synthetic detergents, increased from
596000’MT in 2014-2015 to 687000’MT in 2018-2019. Thus, the increase in the
production of soaps & detergents is fueling up the sodium sulfate
market. However, due to covid 19
pandemic, the market has declined in 2020 owing to the shutdown of the
manufacturing facilities, to reduce the spread of the virus. But the market is
expected to follow an increasing trend due to the growing consumption from
various end-use sectors. Therefore, the rise in the production of glass,
concrete, paper & pulp, soaps & detergents and others; will increase
the demand for the sodium sulfate market during the forecast period.
Report Coverage
The report: “Sodium Sulfate Market Report – Forecast
(2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the
following segments in the sodium sulfate industry.
By Grade: Food Grade, Technical Grade, and Pharma Grade.
By Packaging: Bottle, Bag (HDPE Bag and PP Bag) and Others.
By Application: Food Additives, Concrete, Glass, Soaps and Detergents, Plasticizer,
Pulp & Paper, Solar Energy, Fertilizers, and Others.
By End-Use Industry: Building and Construction, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Textile
and Apparel, Food and Beverages, Agrochemicals and Others.
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy,
France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, and the Rest of Europe),
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zeeland,
Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil,
Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and Rest of the World:
The Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Rest of the Middle East) and Africa
(South Africa, Nigeria, Rest of Africa)
Key Takeaways
- The Asia Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The demand for sodium sulfate, in various sectors such as personal care & cosmetics, textile & apparel and other industries, is increasing. In the emerging economies, Asian countries such as China, India, Japan and South Korea are driving the sodium sulfate market.
- The rapid growth of the food and beverage sector and an increase in demand for sodium sulfate as additives in food ingredients is one of the primary factors driving the market growth.
- Robust demand for sodium sulfate in building construction materials is expected to rise with the growing building and construction activities; and increasing need for solar energy storage in the forecast period.
Figure: Global Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue Share By Application 2021(%)
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Sodium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis – By Application
The soaps and detergents segment accounted for around 63.7% of the market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The properties of sodium sulfate allow the detergent powder to flow freely. Sodium sulfate is a filler in a detergent powder that allows the concentration of active matter in the powder to be adjusted as required. Also, in cleaners such as powdered laundry detergent, powdered dish detergent, and powdered carpet powder sodium sulfate is utilized. From commercial coffee makers to driveways, garages and swimming pools, sodium sulfate can be used to clean a wide range of surfaces. In the year 2020, owing to the rising consumer hygiene awareness the demand for soaps and detergents increased. Moreover, the increasing growth of innovative soaps and detergent products is also driving the sodium sulfate market growth. For instance, in 2021 surf excel launched a single-use soluble liquid detergent capsule with a unique three-chamber design. The product is capable of long-lasting fragrance, advanced stain removal, and care for fabrics. Thus, such new product launches related to soaps and detergents are driving the growth of the sodium sulfate market.
Sodium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis - By End-Use Industry
The personal care, cosmetics & Homecare segment
accounted for approximately 67.4% of the market share in 2021 and is
estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast
period. Sodium sulfate is primarily used in the personal care and
cosmetics industry as a cleansing agent in various applications such as in
shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, exfoliants, facial cleansing gels,
personal hygiene products, liquid hand soaps, toothpaste and other
applications. The personal care and cosmetics industry is rapidly increasing in
various regions, due to which the demand for sodium sulfate is also rising. For
instance, according to the International Trade Administration, Indonesia, in
2021, the revenues in the personal care and cosmetics industry are projected to
reach US$7.5 billion and are estimated to rise at a 6.5% compound annual growth
rate through 2025. Similarly, the total local production, in Mexico, of
personal care and cosmetics products, is estimated to rise up to US$ 7.15
billion in 2021, from US$ 7.14 billion in 2020. The increasing growth in the
personal care and cosmetics industry is expected to accelerate the growth of
the sodium sulfate market during the forecast period.
Sodium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis - By Geography
Asia Pacific region held the largest share in the sodium sulfate market in 2021 up
to 58.9%, owing to the growing industrial, automotive, residential,
commercial, and large infrastructure projects, in developing countries like
China, India, Indonesia, and others. The main factor behind this is the
increasing demand for sodium sulfate from the building & construction and
solar industries of the region. The use of sodium sulfate as a purifying agent,
helps remove small air bubbles from molten glass and for thermal energy storage
in solar panels, is propelling its market growth. For instance, according to
Rystad Energy, the total renewable energy capacity including solar energy will
increase from 517 GW in 2020 to 815 GW by 2025 in the Asia-Pacific region. The
total capacity of solar energy in the region is expected to reach from around
215 GW to 382 GW by 2025. Furthermore, in August 2021, New Zealand's Auckland
Airport announced its plans to build 100 retail stores. The new retail area
will include the construction of a 23,000-square-meters outlet center near the
airport's north-eastern boundary. Therefore, a surging development in solar energy and building &
construction sectors in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to increase the
demand for sodium sulfate. And that is used in solar panels, photovoltaic
modules and in buildings such as glass windows and more. This is expected to boost the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific
region during the forecast period.
Sodium Sulfate Market Drivers:
Increasing demand for sodium sulfate in the textile & apparel sector
Sodium sulfate is a common electrolyte or dye
additive used in the dyeing of many materials to improve dye penetration and
absorption onto fibers. Changing industry trends and an increase in demand for
colored and printed fabrics will boost the demand for textile dyes, inclining
the use of sodium sulfate in the textile dyeing process. Also, an increase in
the production of fabrics and clothes is expected to increase sodium sulfate
consumption in the textile industry. According to the Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology of China, the combined operating revenue of 12,510 major
garment companies is around 779.9 billion yuan (US$120.8 billion), up 11.04%
year-on-year from January to July 2021. The total profits are around 33.2
billion yuan (US$4.82 billion), increased to 9.81% from the same period.
Moreover, China's exports of garments and accessories increased 32.9% year on
year to US$88.1 billion in 2021. In the forecasted timeframe, increasing
penetration of organized retail stores, as well as changing fashion trends, is
also anticipated to boost the sodium sulfate market value.
Surging Growth of Modern Construction Buildings
Sodium sulfate is used for the production of
colored and flat glass which is generally utilized in housing construction. The
construction industry's expansion has fuelled the demand for glass, especially
in modern buildings where it is commonly used in exteriors and interiors of the
building. Rising residential and commercial construction along with increasing
demand for flat glass has driven the growth of the sodium sulfate industry. For
instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, monthly new construction release published in
May 2022, there were 1,819,000 building permits issued and construction begins
for 1,724,000 units in April 2022. Additionally, according to Statistics of Canada,
total building construction investment surged by 1.8% to US$20.3 billion with
the residential building reaching $11.7 billion in March 2022. Furthermore, due
to an increase in consumer preference for artificial façades, the demand for
the sodium sulfate market is also estimated to grow during the forecast period.
Sodium Sulfate Market Challenges:
Health Effects Associated with Sodium Sulfate
One of the major challenges that the sodium sulfate market faces is
acute health effects. Sulfates are inadequately absorbed orally, but they can
cause diarrhea and eye irritation. This material can even cause skin inflammation
in some people and exacerbate any pre-existing dermatitis condition. Although
skin contact is not thought to be harmful to one's health, the material could
still cause harm if it enters the body through wounds, lesions or abrasions.
Entering the bloodstream through cuts, abrasions or lesions can cause systemic
injury with pernicious consequences. Chronic health effects can also be caused
due to sodium sulfate. Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants can cause
airway disease, which can cause difficulty in breathing and other systemic
issues. Thus, due to such harmful effects, the market for sodium sulfate is
estimated to get hindered over the projected period.
Sodium Sulfate Industry Outlook
Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D
activities are key strategies adopted by players in the sodium sulfate market. Global
list of the Top 10 sodium sulfate companies include:
- Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
- Industrias Penoles S.A. de C.V
- Minera De Santa Marta S.A. (SAMCA Group)
- JSC Kuchuksulfate
- Volzhsky Orgsynthese, JSC
- Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S.
- Lenzing AG
- S.A.U. Sulquisa (Minersa Group)
- China Nafine Group International Co. Ltd.
- Norilsk Nickel
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LIST OF TABLES
1.Global Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)2.Global Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
2.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.Global Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.Global Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
4.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
5.North America Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)
6.North America Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
6.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
6.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
7.South America Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.South America Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
8.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.Europe Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.Europe Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.APAC Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.APAC Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.MENA Sodium Sulfate Market Analysis and Forecast, by Source Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.MENA Competition Landscape Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.1 Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.2 Birla Cellulose Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.3 Cordenka GmbH Co. KG Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.4 Cooper Natural Resources Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.5 Elementis Plc Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.6 Lenzing Group Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.7 Minera De Santa Marta, S.A Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.8 S.A. Sulquisa Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.9 Searles Valley Minerals Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.10 Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.11 Grupo Industrial Crimidesa S.L. Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.12 Sodium Sanayii Anonim Sirketi Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.13 XinLi Chemical Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)2.Canada Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Sodium Sulfate Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Sodium Sulfate By Application
22.South America Sodium Sulfate By Application
23.Europe Sodium Sulfate By Application
24.APAC Sodium Sulfate By Application
25.MENA Sodium Sulfate By Application