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Green chelates (natural chelating agents) are biodegradable compounds used to bind and neutralize metal ions across various applications. As environmentally friendly alternatives within the chelating agent family, they form stable complexes with metals that can be safely removed or utilized. This process reduces metal reactivity, prevents accumulation, and minimizes harmful environmental or biological effects.
The key types of green chelates (natural chelating agents) are amino acid chelates, organic acid chelates, lignosulfonate chelates, gluconate chelates, citrate chelates, and others. Amino acid chelates are compounds in which metal ions are bound to amino acids, forming highly stable and bioavailable complexes. The metal types include iron chelates, zinc chelates, manganese chelates, copper chelates, calcium chelates, magnesium chelates, and others, while formulations consist of liquid chelates, powder chelates, granules, and pellets. Distribution channels include direct sales, distributors, online retail, and specialty stores. Green chelates are applied across agriculture, water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.
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The green chelates (natural chelating agents) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.31 billion in 2024 to $2.50 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable chelating agents, rising industrial applications for metal stabilization, growing need for efficient water treatment solutions, increasing focus on soil and plant nutrient management, and growing regulatory support for green chemicals.
The green chelates (natural chelating agents) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.40 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable agricultural solutions, growing need for efficient water treatment technologies, expanding industrial applications for eco-friendly chelates, rising awareness of metal toxicity and environmental pollution, and growing focus on biodegradable and renewable raw materials. Key trends in the forecast period include advancement in bio-based and high-concentration chelate formulations, innovation in controlled-release and slow-dissolving chelates, integration of chelates in personal care and cosmetic formulations, development of eco-friendly water treatment solutions, and innovation in multi-metal chelation technologies.
The growing personal care and cosmetic industry is expected to propel the growth of the green chelates (natural chelating agents) market going forward. The personal care and cosmetic industry encompasses businesses involved in the production of skincare, haircare, hygiene, and beauty products used by consumers for daily grooming and wellness. Rising consumer demand for sustainable, safe, and high-performance ingredients that replace traditional synthetic chemicals is driving rapid expansion in this sector. Green chelating agents support the industry by enhancing product stability, improving formulation performance, and reducing environmental impact through biodegradable and non-toxic alternatives. For instance, in August 2024, according to the British Beauty Council, a UK-based non-profit organization, the UK beauty and personal care industry grew by 11% in 2023, reaching $31.26 (£27.2) billion in product and service sales. The sector also saw a 10% workforce increase, employing over 603,000 people, with strong growth momentum expected to continue in 2024. Therefore, the expansion of the personal care and cosmetic industry is driving the growth of the green chelates market.
Key companies in the green chelates market are focusing on developing high-concentration biodegradable formulations to improve sustainability, enhance formulation efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and replace traditional petrochemical-based chelating agents across home care, industrial cleaning, and personal care applications. High-concentration biodegradable formulations are eco-friendly chelating agents derived from bio-based feedstocks that offer superior stability, solubility, and performance in liquid and solid product systems while minimizing waste and carbon emissions. For instance, in October 2023, Nouryon, a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, launched Dissolvine GL Premium, the most concentrated GLDA-based chelating agent available in the market. Derived from monosodium L-glutamic acid (MSG), it provides 55% activity in water, offers high solubility across a wide pH range, and is suitable for applications such as dishwashing pods, laundry detergents, and concentrated liquid formulations. This product contributes to reduced eutrophication and improved environmental compliance, representing a modern approach to advancing sustainable chemical ingredient solutions across multiple industries.
In July 2024, Nouryon, a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Brenntag Specialties, a Germany-based specialty chemicals company. The partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Nouryon's asphalt additives portfolio across the United States, ensuring improved market reach, customer support, and supply chain efficiency. The collaboration leverages Brenntag's extensive logistics and customer network to expand Nouryon's presence in the North American construction and infrastructure markets.
Major players in the green chelates (natural chelating agents) market are BASF SE., Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Merck KGaA, Evonik Industries AG., Akzo Nobel N.V., Tosoh Corporation, Lanxess AG., Clariant AG., Nouryon Holding BV., Kemira Oyj, Croda International Plc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Innospec Inc., Jungbunzlauer Holding AG., Seppic SA., Aquapharm Chemicals Private Limited, Przedsiebiorstwo Produkcyjno-Consultingowe ADOB Sp z o o Sp k, Kraft Chemical Enterprises Inc., AVA Chemicals Private Limited, and Lotioncrafter LLC.
North America was the largest region in the green chelates (natural chelating agents) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in green chelates (natural chelating agents) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the green chelates (natural chelating agents) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The green chelates (natural chelating agents) market consists of sales of eco-safe industrial metal cleaners, personal care and cosmetic chelating ingredients, biodegradable cleaning and degreasing agents, green scale and rust removers, and eco-friendly detergent additives. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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