Global Sodium Formate Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Sodium Formate Market, By Product Type (Sodium Organic Salt, Ammonium Organic Salt, Zinc Organic Salt, Magnesium Organic Salt), Application (Aviation, Food and Beverage, Textile, Printing, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Electron, Agriculture, Industrial, Other Applications), End-Use (Catalyst, Reducing Agent, Manufacture of Sodium Hydrosulfite, Intermediate for the Manufacture of Formic Acid and Oxalic Acid, Manufacture of N,N-Dimethylformamide, De-icing Agent, Oilfield Services, Work-Over Fluids, Other End Uses) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Sodium Formate Market Analysis and Size

In the textile industry, sodium formate plays a crucial role as a reducing agent and pH regulator in dyeing and printing processes. It aids in the fixation of dyes onto fabric fibers, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting colors. Sodium formate helps to improve the color fastness of textiles, enhancing their durability and wash resistance. Its ability to regulate pH levels in dye baths ensures optimal conditions for dye uptake and uniform coloration. Sodium formate is utilized in textile auxiliaries to impart specific properties such as anti-creasing and anti-static characteristics to fabrics, further expanding its applications in the market.

Global sodium formate market size was valued at USD 495.73 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 820.42 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031.

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Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Sodium formate is a chemical compound with the formula NaCHO₂. It is commonly used in various industries, including textile, leather, and de-icing. In textiles, it acts as a reducing agent and pH regulator, while in de-icing applications, it effectively lowers the freezing point of water.

Sodium Formate Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Expansion of Sodium Formate due to High Infrastructure Development

As countries invest in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and airports, the need for effective de-icing agents such as sodium formate increases, particularly in regions with cold climates. Sodium formate's ability to lower the freezing point of water makes it a preferred choice for preventing ice accumulation on roads, runways, and sidewalks, thereby ensuring safer transportation and infrastructure usage during winter months. The growing emphasis on infrastructure resilience and maintenance further fuels the demand for sodium formate, driving market growth in the de-icing sector.

• Expansion of Leather Industry due to Increased Adoption of Sodium Formate

As the demand for leather products grows, particularly in regions such as Asia-Pacific, there is an increased need for sodium formate as a key component in the leather tanning process. Sodium formate acts as a tanning agent and pH regulator, facilitating the penetration of tanning agents into the leather and ensuring uniform coloration and quality. Rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes drive consumer demand for leather goods, further fueling the expansion of the leather industry and consequently, the demand for sodium formate. This trend underscores sodium formate's integral role in supporting the growth of the leather industry and its market dynamics.

Opportunities

• High Demand of Sodium Formate due to Growing Technological Advancements

Innovations in manufacturing processes have led to the development of more efficient and cost-effective methods for producing sodium formate, thereby improving its availability and affordability in the market. Additionally, advancements in textile dyeing and printing technologies have increased the demand for sodium formate as a key component in achieving superior color fixation and color fastness properties. Overall, technological progress continues to drive growth and innovation within the sodium formate market, propelling it towards new heights.

• Expanding Oil and Gas Exploration Sector Increases Adoption of Sodium Formate

Sodium formate ability to stabilize shale formations, control fluid density, and reduce fluid loss during drilling operations makes it indispensable for efficient and safe drilling processes. With the continuous demand for oil and gas globally, particularly in challenging environments such as deepwater and shale formations, the need for effective drilling fluids containing sodium formate is expected to rise.

Restraints/Challenges

• Growing Environmental Concerns Hampers the Growth of Sodium Formate

While sodium formate serves various industrial purposes, its disposal and potential impact on ecosystems raise environmental alarms. The chemical's runoff into water bodies could disrupt aquatic ecosystems and pose risks to aquatic life. Additionally, sodium formate's production may involve energy-intensive processes, contributing to carbon emissions. Strict regulations governing wastewater discharge and chemical usage require industries to invest in costly treatment methods, adding to operational expenses.

• Fluctuating Raw Material Prices limits the Growth of Sodium Formate

Key raw materials such as formic acid and sodium hydroxide can experience price volatility due to factors such as changes in supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations. These fluctuations can disrupt production costs and profit margins for sodium formate manufacturers, affecting their competitiveness in the market. Moreover, uncertainty surrounding raw material prices makes long-term planning and pricing strategies challenging, potentially hindering investment and expansion efforts within the industry.

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Recent Developments

• In August 2020, BASF bolstered its footprint in China through the acquisition of alkoxylates production assets from Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company (SPC). This strategic move involved BASF purchasing SPC's property, structures, and assets adjacent to its operations in Jinshan, China. This acquisition aimed to enhance BASF's capabilities and presence in the Chinese market, particularly in the production of alkoxylates

Sodium Formate Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of product type, application and end use. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product Type

• Sodium Organic Salt
• Ammonium Organic Salt
• Zinc Organic Salt
• Magnesium Organic Salt

Application

• Aviation
• Food and Beverage
• Textile
• Printing
• Oil and Gas
• Chemical
• Electron
• Agriculture
• Industrial
• Other Applications

 End-Use

• Catalyst
• Reducing Agent
• Manufacture of Sodium Hydrosulfite
• Intermediate for the Manufacture of Formic Acid and Oxalic Acid
• Manufacture of N
• N-Dimethylformamide
• De-icing Agent
• Oilfield Services
• Work-Over Fluids
• Other End Uses

Sodium Formate Market Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, application and end use as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America

Europe dominates in the market due to the region benefits from favorable government policies that support the production and trade of sodium formate. Additionally, established trade agreements within Europe facilitate efficient distribution and export opportunities. Europe's advanced chemical industry infrastructure enables cost-effective manufacturing processes, further enhancing its competitive edge. The continent's emphasis on sustainability and environmental regulations align well with sodium formate's applications, driving demand within the region.

North America is expected grow in the market due to the rising demand for fabric t-shirts and outdoor clothing in the region. Sodium formate is a key component in the textile industry, particularly in dyeing and printing processes. With consumers' growing preference for comfortable and durable clothing, the demand for fabric t-shirts and outdoor attire is expected to surge, consequently driving the need for sodium formate as a textile auxiliary. This trend underscores North America's significant role in shaping the global sodium formate market dynamics over the forecast period.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Sodium Formate Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the company’s focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Perstorp (Sweden)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• MKS Marmara Tüm Haklari Saklidir (Turkey)
• Alder SpA (Italy)
• Metafrax Chemicals (Austria)
• Asian Paints (India)
• Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd. (India)
• Zibo ruibao chemical co.,Ltd. (China)
• SOLVAY (Belgium)
• Honeywell International Inc (U.S.)
• TCI Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Avantor, Inc. (U.S.)
• Vertellus (U.K.)
• Acros Organics (Belgium)