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Chemicals designed for pH adjustment modify the hydrogen ion's activity level, affecting acidity or alkalinity, commonly measured as pH. Lowering pH involves adding acidic agents, while raising it involves introducing alkaline substances. This adjustment process finds application in various industries such as stabilizers, fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, neutralizing agents, textiles, leather, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, and surfactants.
The primary categories of pH adjusters encompass adjuvants, soil treatments, aglime, and gypsum. Adjuvants, specifically, play a role in enhancing the immune system's response to antigens. These pH adjustment solutions are utilized across diverse sectors like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and textiles.
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.
Tariffs are influencing the pH adjusters market by increasing costs of imported acids, alkalis, mineral-based compounds, and chemical intermediates. Chemical processing and agrochemical industries in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising formulation costs and affecting supply contracts. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic chemical production, regional sourcing of minerals, and optimization of chemical formulations.
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The potential hydrogen (ph) adjusters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.77 billion in 2025 to $4.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of chemical manufacturing activities, growth in textile and leather processing, increasing demand for treated water, rising use of agrochemicals, availability of bulk chemical inputs.
The potential hydrogen (ph) adjusters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory focus on wastewater management, rising demand for precision chemical dosing, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, growing adoption of sustainable soil treatment solutions, increasing use in personal care formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of ph control in industrial processes, rising demand for water treatment chemicals, growing application in agrochemical formulations, expansion of ph stabilizers in pharmaceuticals, enhanced focus on process consistency.
An increase in the consumption of beauty products is contributing to the growth of the potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters market going forward. Beauty products include skincare, personal care, fragrance, hair care, and color cosmetics, which are used to enhance beauty features. Potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters help maintain the stability of these formulations and ensure the safety of the final product. For instance, in August 2023, according to a report by Power Reviews, a U.S.-based provider of customer review solutions, consumer spending on beauty products showed significant trends, with 55% of shoppers spending between $51 and $200 monthly and a 17% increase in those spending over $101 compared to 2022. Additionally, 77% of consumers prioritized product reviews when making purchasing decisions, indicating their willingness to explore new products. Therefore, rising consumption of beauty products is driving the potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters market.
The increase in urbanization is expected to propel the growth of the potential hydrogen (pH) adjuster market. Urbanization refers to the growth and expansion of cities, typically involving migration from rural to urban areas. Potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters contribute to sustainable urban development by supporting clean energy production, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling eco-friendly infrastructure. For instance, in March 2025, according to the World Economic Forum, over half of the global population-more than 4 billion people-currently reside in cities, with this number projected to nearly double by 2050, when around 70% of people will live in urban areas. Therefore, increasing urbanization is driving the potential hydrogen (pH) adjuster industry.
In December 2023, Evonik, a chemical company based in Germany, acquired Thai Peroxide Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Evonik seeks to bolster its presence in the Asia Pacific market by expanding its portfolio of specialty-grade hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, thereby aligning with its strategic focus on sustainable and innovative chemistries. Thai Peroxide Co., Ltd. is a China-based company that provides potential hydrogen adjusters.
Major companies operating in the potential hydrogen (ph) adjusters market are BASF SE, Solvay SA, Nouryon, Arkema SA, Lanxess AG, Evonik Industries AG, Kemira Oyj, Dow Inc., Tata Chemicals Ltd., Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd., Olin Corporation, Occidental Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Tosoh Corporation, ICL Group Ltd., INEOS Group, Westlake Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., SABIC, Wacker Chemie AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters' market in 2025. The regions covered in the potential hydrogen (ph) adjusters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the potential hydrogen (ph) adjusters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The potential hydrogen (pH) adjusters market consists of sales of agricultural adjuvants. 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.
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