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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market

Author: Vineet Pandey - Business Consultant, Report ID - DS1301008, Published - November 2024

Segmented in Type (Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Disodium EDTA), Application (Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment, Agriculture, Food and Beverages), End User and Regions - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2033

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta
Market Outlook

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA), a chelating agent known for its ability to bind metal ions, is widely used in pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and agriculture for various chemical and industrial applications. In 2023, the EDTA market was valued at approximately USD 670 million, with projections to reach USD 1.13 billion by 2030 and potentially USD 1.65 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.8%. This growth is driven by increasing demand for water treatment solutions and agricultural applications where EDTA helps in nutrient stabilization and metal ion removal.


EDTA’s versatility in binding metal ions makes it essential in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sectors, where it enhances product efficacy and stability. Its widespread use across industries highlights its role in modern industrial processes and regulatory compliance in water treatment


Market Size Forecast & Key Insights

2018
$670M2023
2028
$1.4B2033

Absolute Growth Opportunity = $750M

The Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market is projected to grow from $670.0 million in 2023 to $1.42 billion in 2033. This represents a CAGR of 7.8%, reflecting rising demand across Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment and Agriculture.

The Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market is set to add $750 million between 2023 and 2033, with manufacturer targeting Water Treatment & Agriculture Application projected to gain a larger market share.

With Rising demand for water treatment solutions, and Increased agricultural use for soil enrichment, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market to expand 112% between 2023 and 2033.

Opportunities in the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market

Expansion in Emerging Markets

Emerging economies with growing agriculture and industrial sectors provide opportunities for EDTA market expansion

Development of Biodegradable Chelating Agents and Increased Application in High-Precision Agriculture

Research into eco-friendly alternatives to EDTA addresses environmental concerns and opens new market avenues

As precision agriculture gains traction, EDTA’s role in micronutrient delivery presents growth opportunities, particularly in controlled environments

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

Asia Pacific Outlook

Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, sees a growing market for EDTA in agriculture and water treatment. Companies such as AkzoNobel and Lanxess lead in this region

North America Outlook

North America is a significant market for EDTA, driven by demand in water treatment, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Companies like BASF and Dow are prominent in this region

North America Outlook

North America is a significant market for EDTA, driven by demand in water treatment, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Companies like BASF and Dow are prominent in this region

Asia-Pacific Outlook

Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, sees a growing market for EDTA in agriculture and water treatment. Companies such as AkzoNobel and Lanxess lead in this region

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

Established and Emerging Market's Growth Trend 2024–2033

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Major Markets : United States, Germany, China, Japan, India are expected to grow at 5.1% to 7.5% CAGR

2

Emerging Markets : Brazil, South Korea, Mexico are expected to grow at 9.0% to 10.8% CAGR

Market Analysis Chart

The EDTA market is driven by demand for water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture applications, though environmental concerns and regulatory challenges remain. Opportunities exist in emerging markets, biodegradable alternatives, and precision agriculture

Recent Developments and Technological Advancement

October 2024

BASF introduced a biodegradable alternative to EDTA aimed at environmental sustainability

July 2024

Lanxess expanded its EDTA production capacity to meet rising demand from the water treatment and pharmaceutical sectors

April 2024

AkzoNobel launched an enhanced formulation of EDTA for agricultural applications, promoting nutrient uptake in challenging soils

Recent advancements in EDTA highlight a shift toward sustainability and expanded capacity. BASF’s biodegradable alternative addresses environmental needs, while Lanxess and AkzoNobel target growth in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, respectively

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market

As a core segment of the C&M industry, the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Shift Toward Eco-Friendly Chelating Agents and Advancements in Pharmaceutical Preservation Solutions have redefined priorities across the C&M sector, influencing how the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.

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Shift Toward Eco-Friendly Chelating Agents:

Rising environmental concerns are driving interest in biodegradable alternatives to EDTA for water treatment and agriculture

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Advancements in Pharmaceutical Preservation Solutions:

EDTA’s role in drug preservation and stability is supported by new formulations that improve efficacy and reduce metal-induced degradation

Global Events Shaping Future Growth

The chart below highlights how external events including emerging market developments, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions, have added another layer of complexity to the C&M industry. These events have disrupted supply networks, changed consumption behavior, and reshaped growth patterns. Together with structural industry transitions, they demonstrate how changes within the C&M industry cascade into the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market, setting the stage for its future growth trajectory.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

Driver: Rising Demand for Water Treatment Solutions, and Growth in Pharmaceutical and Food Preservation Applications

EDTA is also essential in industrial water treatment for preventing scaling and corrosion, driving demand across sectors
The use of EDTA in stabilizing drugs and preserving food quality has also increased, particularly with growing regulatory standards
EDTA’s role as a chelating agent supports nutrient delivery in crops, benefiting agricultural yield in nutrient-poor soils

Restraint: Environmental Concerns Regarding Biodegradability, and Regulatory Challenges in Food and Agriculture

EDTA’s persistence in the environment raises concerns, driving demand for biodegradable alternatives
Strict regulations on EDTA usage in food and agriculture create compliance challenges for manufacturers

Challenge: Volatile Raw Material Prices

Price fluctuations in ethylenediamine and other raw materials impact EDTA production costs

Supply Chain Landscape

Raw Material Supplier

Supplies key materials such as ethylenediamine and formaldehyde for EDTA synthesis (Dow Chemical, BASF)

Chemical Manufacturer

Produces EDTA in various grades for industrial and pharmaceutical applications (AkzoNobel, Lanxess)

Distributor
Distributes EDTA to end-users across industries, ensuring supply chain efficiency (Univar Solutions, Brenntag)
End-User
Industries like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food processing utilize EDTA for chelation and preservation purposes (Pfizer, Bayer, Cargill)
Raw Material Supplier

Supplies key materials such as ethylenediamine and formaldehyde for EDTA synthesis (Dow Chemical, BASF)

Chemical Manufacturer

Produces EDTA in various grades for industrial and pharmaceutical applications (AkzoNobel, Lanxess)

Distributor

Distributes EDTA to end-users across industries, ensuring supply chain efficiency (Univar Solutions, Brenntag)

End-User

Industries like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food processing utilize EDTA for chelation and preservation purposes (Pfizer, Bayer, Cargill)

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Leading Providers and Their Strategies

Application AreaIndustryLeading ProvidersProvider Strategies
Water Treatment
Industrial Processing
AkzoNobel
Developing high-purity EDTA for enhanced metal sequestration
Agriculture
Agricultural Chemicals
Nouryon
Specializing in EDTA-based micronutrient solutions for soil and plant health
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
BASF
Providing EDTA for drug stabilization and preservation
Food and Beverages
Food Processing
ADM
Offering EDTA for color stability and shelf-life extension in food products

Elevate your strategic vision with in-depth analysis of key applications, leading market players, and their strategies. The report analyzes industry leaders' views and statements on the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market's present and future growth.

Our research is created following strict editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy

Applications of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta in Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture and Water Treatment

Pharmaceuticals

EDTA is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance drug stability and prevent metal-induced degradation. Leading providers include BASF and Dow Chemical

Agriculture

EDTA serves as a micronutrient chelate in agriculture, facilitating nutrient absorption in crops, particularly in challenging soils. Key players include Nouryon and Sigma-Aldrich

Water Treatment

In water treatment, EDTA is used to sequester metal ions, preventing scaling and corrosion in industrial systems. Companies like AkzoNobel and Lanxess are prominent providers

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta vs.
Substitutes: Performance and Positioning Analysis

While alternatives like citric acid and sodium gluconate exist, EDTA’s strong chelation and stability make it ideal for water treatment and pharmaceuticals. Despite alternatives, the market for EDTA is expected to grow due to demand for effective chelating agents in diverse industrial applications

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta
  • Citric Acid /
  • Sodium Gluconate /
  • Aminopolycarboxylic Acids
    Strong Metal Chelation and Stability
    Environmental Persistence and Limited Biodegradability
    Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly
    Less Effective in High Metal Concentration Applications

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta vs.
Substitutes: Performance and Positioning Analysis

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta

  • Strong Metal Chelation and Stability
  • Environmental Persistence and Limited Biodegradability

Citric Acid / Sodium Gluconate / Aminopolycarboxylic Acids

  • Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly
  • Less Effective in High Metal Concentration Applications

While alternatives like citric acid and sodium gluconate exist, EDTA’s strong chelation and stability make it ideal for water treatment and pharmaceuticals. Despite alternatives, the market for EDTA is expected to grow due to demand for effective chelating agents in diverse industrial applications

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Research Methodology

This market research methodology defines the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market scope, gathers reliable data, and validates findings using integrated primary and secondary research. Our systematic framework ensures precise market sizing, growth trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking.


Secondary Research Approach


We begin secondary research by defining the targeted market at macro and micro levels. As part of the C&M ecosystem, we analyze Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta across Healthcare, Chemical Industry, and Agriculture Applications. Our team gathers data systematically from country level ministerial sources, industry associations & federations, trade databases, company annual & quarterly reports and other credential sources, enabling us to map global and regional market size, pricing trends, regulatory standards, and technology advancements.



Key Sources Referenced:


We benchmark competitors such as BASF, Dow Chemical, and AkzoNobel by reviewing company financial statements, and regulatory filings. Our secondary insights identify key market drivers and constraints, forming the analytical foundation for primary research.


Primary Research Methods


We conduct structured interviews and surveys with industry stakeholders, including Raw Material Supplier, Chemical Manufacturer, and Distributor. Our geographic coverage spans Americas (40%), Europe (30%), Asia-Pacific (25%) and Middle East & Africa (5%). Our online surveys generally achieve a response rate of above 65%, and telephone interviews yield 60%, resulting in above 92% confidence level with a ±7% margin of error.


Through targeted questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we capture purchase intent, adoption barriers, brand perception across Segment Type. We use interview guides to ensure consistency and anonymous survey options to mitigate response bias. These primary insights validate secondary findings and align market sizing with real-world conditions.


Market Engineering & Data Analysis Framework


Our data analysis framework integrates Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Company Market Share approaches to estimate and project market size with precision.


Top-down & Bottom-Up Process


In Top-down approach, we disaggregate global C&M revenues to estimate the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta segment, using historical growth patterns to set baseline trends. Simultaneously, in Bottom-up approach, we aggregate Country-Level Demand Data to derive regional and global forecasts, which provide granular consumption insights. By reconciling both approaches, we ensure statistical precision and cross-validation accuracy.


We evaluate the supply chain, spanning Raw Material Supplier (Supplies key materials such as ethylenediamine and formaldehyde for EDTA synthesis (Dow Chemical, BASF)), Chemical Manufacturer (Produces EDTA in various grades for industrial and pharmaceutical applications (AkzoNobel, Lanxess)), and Distributor. Our parallel substitute analysis examines Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, and Aminopolycarboxylic Acids, highlighting diversification opportunities and competitive risks.


Company Market Share & Benchmarking


We benchmark leading companies such as BASF, Dow Chemical, and AkzoNobel, analyzing their capabilities in pricing, product features, technology adoption, and distribution reach. By assessing company-level revenues and product portfolios, we derive market share comparisons, clarifying competitive positioning and growth trajectories across the ecosystem.


Our integration of data triangulation, supply chain evaluation, and company benchmarking, supported by our proprietary Directional Superposition methodology enables us to deliver precise forecasts and actionable strategic insights into the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta market.


Quality Assurance and Compliance


We cross-reference secondary data with primary inputs and external expert reviews to confirm consistency. Further, we use stratified sampling, anonymous surveys, third-party interviews, and time-based sampling to reduce bias and strengthen our results.


Our methodology is developed in alignment with ISO 20252 standards and ICC/ESOMAR guidelines for research ethics. The study methodology follows globally recognized frameworks such as ISO 20252 and ICC codes of practice.

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Data: Size, Segmentation & Growth Forecast

Report AttributeDetails
Market Value in 2024USD 722 million
Revenue Forecast in 2033USD 1.42 billion
Growth RateCAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2033
Base Year for Estimation2023
Industry Revenue 2023670 million
Growth OpportunityUSD 750 million
Historical Data2018 - 2022
Growth Projection / Forecast Period2024 - 2033
Market Size UnitsMarket Revenue in USD million and Industry Statistics
Market Size 2023670 million USD
Market Size 2026839 million USD
Market Size 2028975 million USD
Market Size 20301.13 billion USD
Market Size 20331.42 billion USD
Market Size 20351.65 billion USD
Report CoverageMarket revenue for past 5 years and forecast for future 10 years, Competitive Analysis & Company Market Share, Strategic Insights & trends
Segments CoveredType, Application, End User
Regional scopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa
Country scopeU.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa
Companies ProfiledBASF, Dow Chemical, AkzoNobel, Lanxess, Nouryon, Sigma-Aldrich, ADM, Tate & Lyle, Pfizer, Bayer, Cargill and Univar Solutions
CustomizationFree customization at segment, region or country scope and direct contact with report analyst team for 10 to 20 working hours for any additional niche requirement which is almost equivalent to 10% of report value

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Table of Contents

Industry Insights Report - Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Executive Summary

Major Markets & Their Performance - Statistical Snapshots

Chapter 2

Research Methodology

2.1Axioms & Postulates
2.2Market Introduction & Research MethodologyEstimation & Forecast Parameters / Major Databases & Sources
Chapter 3

Market Dynamics

3.1Market OverviewDrivers / Restraints / Opportunities / M4 Factors
3.2Market Trends
3.2.1Introduction & Narratives
3.2.2Market Trends - Impact Analysis(Short, Medium & Long Term Impacts)
3.3Supply Chain Analysis
3.4Porter's Five ForcesSuppliers & Buyers' Bargaining Power, Threat of Substitution & New Market Entrants, Competitive Rivalry
Chapter 4

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Type

4.1Tetrasodium EDTA
4.2Disodium EDTA
4.3Calcium Disodium EDTA
Chapter 5

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Application

5.1Pharmaceuticals
5.2Water Treatment
5.3Agriculture
5.4Food and Beverages
Chapter 6

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by End User

6.1Healthcare
6.2Chemical Industry
6.3Agriculture
6.4Food Processing
Chapter 7

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market, by Region

7.1North America Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.1.1U.S.
7.1.2Canada
7.2Europe Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.2.1Germany
7.2.2France
7.2.3UK
7.2.4Italy
7.2.5The Netherlands
7.2.6Rest of EU
7.3Asia Pacific Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.3.1China
7.3.2Japan
7.3.3South Korea
7.3.4India
7.3.5Australia
7.3.6Thailand
7.3.7Rest of APAC
7.4Middle East & Africa Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.4.1Saudi Arabia
7.4.2United Arab Emirates
7.4.3South Africa
7.4.4Rest of MEA
7.5Latin America Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.5.1Brazil
7.5.2Mexico
7.5.3Rest of LA
7.6CIS Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Edta Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.6.1Russia
7.6.2Rest of CIS
Chapter 8

Competitive Landscape

8.1Competitive Dashboard & Market Share Analysis
8.2Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Developments, SWOT)
8.2.1BASF
8.2.2Dow Chemical
8.2.3AkzoNobel
8.2.4Lanxess
8.2.5Nouryon
8.2.6Sigma-Aldrich
8.2.7ADM
8.2.8Tate & Lyle
8.2.9Pfizer
8.2.10Bayer
8.2.11Cargill
8.2.12Univar Solutions