Sodium Sulphate Market

Sodium Sulphate Market Size

The global sodium sulphate market was valued at USD 964.2 million in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 990.2 million in 2026 to USD 1.3 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 2.7% according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• Sodium sulphate is an inorganic compound used in various industries such as glass manufacturing, detergents, and pharmaceuticals. The chemical properties of sodium sulphate are indispensable for removing impurities during glass production and formulating colon-cleansing products.
  
• An increase in the uptake of thermal energy storage systems is one of the major drivers in sustainable building projects and industrial energy management. Sodium sulphate is widely incorporated in those systems because of its promising thermal stability and heat retention characteristics. With the current trend of energy efficiency, investments in energy storage are being fast-tracked toward completion. The growing number of priorities for saving carbon footprints and optimizing energy use increases the demand for sodium sulphate as a contributor to emerging technologies.
  
• Meanwhile, pressure for sustainability on a global scale is quite significantly exercising an impact on the glass sector. A popular trend in the packaging industry now is that more packages should pass for "green" and easy recyclability, especially in the case of glass, as companies make efforts in the fight against plastics. Sodium sulphate plays important role in glass production as a fining agent that helps to improve the clarity and quality of glass. Products for gastrointestinal health are in demand as consumers are becoming more aware of health and wellness and are finding reasonable access to healthcare around the globe. Sodium sulphate is an important ingredient in many formulations due to its safety and efficacy.
  

Sodium Sulphate Market Trends

• Advancements in manufacturing processes are evident in the sodium sulphate industry. One such advancement is the development of energy-efficient methods of production such as membrane cell technology, which reduces environmental impact as well as operational costs. All these advanced methods improve purity and consistency-the two critical factors for the pharmaceutical and high-quality glass industries. Such advancement in technology creates a chain that is more reliable, also encouraging the creation of sodium sulphate grades tailored to specific industrial needs.
  
• The emerging trend among consumers heading towards an eco-sustainable packaging has pushed the demand for glass packaging forward because they are easily recyclable. Awareness created with plastic pollution together with stricter environmental regulations has pushed this. The future trend highlights need for innovations in glass formulations towards improved recyclability and less energy consumption during production, putting even more weight to the growth trajectory of the market.
  
• The sodium sulphate industry is becoming involved in this overarching global trend toward green chemistry principles. Therefore, companies are increasingly offering these sustainable practices to their customers, whose result is reducing the hazardous wastes produced while cutting down the carbon footprints of such processes. This transition is accompanied by increasing demands by consumers and industries for environmentally responsible products, which is in turn pulling manufacturers toward cleaner production methods. Measures include harnessing renewable energy resources in the manufacturing process and optimizing chemical processes to reduce emissions and effluents.
  
• Digitalizing technologies and adopting Industry 4.0 practices are changing the face of the sodium sulphate supply chain in chemical manufacturing. Automation with real-time monitoring and data analytics are instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, quality control, and predictive maintenance. In this way, manufacturers can quickly create agile operations to meet market demand reduction downtimes and utilize resources more effectively. In this evolution to digital transformation, it is expected that the industry will evolve greater flexibilities, declining costs, and improved overall competitiveness for sodium sulphate production.
  

Sodium Sulphate Market Analysis

Based on product form, the market is segmented into anhydrous sodium sulphate, decahydrate and heptahydrate. Anhydrous sodium sulphate dominated the market with an approximate market share of 67.9% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 2.7% by 2035.

• The market is ruled by anhydrous sodium sulphate. The uses of sodium sulphate are found largely in powdered detergents, textile dyeing, glass fining, and kraft pulping due to the handling properties of the compound as well as its concentration. Thus, it gets a regular demand from institutions involved in cleaning and exporting textiles while also contributing to glass manufacturing and pulp industry forming the basis of energy and fining efficiency.
  
• Pharmaceuticals use decahydrate sodium sulphate where high purity and quality in thermal storage required. Heptahydrate includes mostly niche lab, synthesis processing, where the advantage of hydration benefits the processes. 
  

Based on purity grade, the sodium sulphate market is segmented into 95%, 95%-99% and ≥ 99.5%. 95%-99% held the largest market share of 62.3% in 2025.

• The 95–99% purity segment is attributed to its wide-ranging versatility and balanced impurities. It serves a major role in container and flat glass production, where this purity aids in offering quality and controlled impurities for efficient production and high-quality products. It fits in well with large-scale textile dyeing and printing, making it conducive for steady growth, fueled by modernization in textile industries across the globe.
  
• Strong demand for 95% range is generated in packaging and glazing but especially, in markets that are modernizing and where glass consumption is growing. Controlled impurities and stable quality favor manufacturers seeking a dependable and cost-effective solution to comply with industry specifications without incurring the premiums of higher purity grades. Purity of ≥99.5% is nurtured by more niche applications like pharmaceutical industry, which requires undivided adherence to GMP compliance and pharmacopeia standards as mandated by law. 
  

Based on end use industry, the market is segmented into household & personal care, construction & building materials, pulp & paper, textile & apparel, food & beverage, pharmaceutical & healthcare and others.

• Household and personal care are the largest contributors to the sodium sulphate market by formulating applications in moderate-type purity levels in the manufacture of detergents, shampoos, and cleaning products. These products have their demand growths rooted in increasing consumer awareness and international hygiene standards.
  
• Sodium sulphate is used in constructing building materials as filler and additives for cement, plasters, and other building composites. Currently, demand in this segment is getting more pronounced due to the ongoing growth of infrastructure projects and urbanization worldwide.
  
• The other primary consumer is the pulp and paper sector, which uses sodium sulphate in the kraft pulping method for the cellulose fiber extraction process. Thus, the expansion of paper production, specifically in developing markets, continues to create steady demand for that application. The sodium sulphate salt that is used in the dyeing and finishing of textile and apparel products depends on their requirements for quality consistency and controlled impurities.
  
• In the food and beverage sector sodium sulphate serves as texturizer and processing aids, which drives demand but also strongly has to do with food safety law and the prevalence of the clean-label trend. The pharmaceutical and health-care applications employing sodium sulphate include the production of pharmaceutical formulations, laxatives, and diagnostic procedures.
  

The sodium sulphate market in North America will grow at a CAGR from approximately 2.6% between 2026 and 2035. 

• By promoting innovations in waste management, including the recycling of wastewater and industrial effluents, sodium sulphate application in industrial processes is increasing even more, which is in line with the promotion of the circular economy. Because of this, sodium sulphate will be used more in new sectors like bioenergy and biodegradable packaging.
  
• Rising awareness and preferences among consumers regarding green products, mainly in cleaning and personal care, are compelling brands to adopt sodium sulphate meeting rigorous environmental conditions, thus boosting market growth.
  

The sodium sulphate markets in Europe, especially in a few countries like Germany, are expected to grow with a rapid pace in the coming years.

• Continuous R&D efforts focus much on optimizing eco-friendly manufacturing processes such as less sustainable-extraction and cleaner production processes, therefore significantly widening applications in pharmaceuticals, organic farming, and natural extracts.
  
• Such a rise in client demand leads to great investments being made into environmentally friendly sodium sulphate production that matches consumers' pursuance for clean-label products in personal care and food sectors owing to trend toward vegan and allergen-free formulations.
  

The sodium sulphate market in China and India is expected to have lucrative growth between 2026 and 2035, with CAGR 2.8% in the Asia Pacific region.

• Residents were attracted to natural fertilizers and biogas and increasing disposable incomes and rapid urbanization were among the factors driving up demand for eco-friendly cleaning products, which now rely heavily on high-quality sodium sulphate.
  
• The increasing preference for natural and organic products, combined with the health and wellness sectors growing, is boosting the biobased ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade sodium sulphate.
  

Between 2026 and 2035, the market for sodium sulphate in the Middle East is projected to grow significantly during this period.

• There are ongoing initiatives in the region aimed at promoting sustainable environmental frameworks along with health lifestyle initiatives, incorporating sodium sulphate into cosmetics, dietary supplements, and the food processing industries.
  
• Highly advanced biological and thermal treatments of wastes have reduced their costs, thus improving the acceptance of sodium sulphate-based solutions by industries and consumers.
  

Between 2025 and 2034, a promising expansion of the sodium sulphate sector is foreseen in the Latin America.

• Rising environmental awareness and the momentum in favor of sustainable waste recycling supplement the industry's adoption of eco-friendly sodium sulphates, particularly cosmetics and functional foods.
  
• Increasing disposable incomes combined with continuous scientific research in natural extracts are boosting demand for natural and bio-based sodium sulphates in numerous applications such as cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.
  

Sodium Sulphate Market Share

Sodium sulphate industry is moderately consolidated with players like Cooper Natural Resources Inc., Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals, Sigma-Aldrich, Lenzing Group and Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. accounts for 32.7% market share in 2025.

The sodium sulphate market consists of such leading companies operating mostly in their regional areas. Their long years of experience with sodium sulphate allow these companies to maintain a strong market position worldwide. Their product offerings are diverse and majorly supported by production capacities and distribution networks, which can serve the increasing demand for sodium sulphate in various regions.

Sodium Sulphate Market Companies

Major players operating in the sodium sulphate industry includes:

• Atul Limited
• Cooper Natural Resources Inc.
• Hemadri Chemicals
• Lenzing Group
• Nikunj Chemicals
• Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Saltex LLC
• Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals
• Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
• Sigma-Aldrich
• TCI Chemicals
  

Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals, supplying industrial grades across North America with resource-driven cost advantages and logistics proximity. The company’s strength shows where freight and volume reliability dominate purchase criteria in the market.

Cooper Natural Resources Inc., natural-source producer with a multi-end-use footprint; reliability and delivered-cost discipline are core to retaining detergent, textile, glass, and kraft customers in the sodium sulphate market.

Lenzing Group byproduct producer from viscose fiber operations, aligning sodium sulphate supply with sustainability and textile market know-how; ESG alignment has become a procurement factor for many downstream customers.

Sigma-Aldrich (Merck KGaA), pharma and lab-grade focus with pharmacopeia alignment, batch documentation, and audit readiness that meet GMP expectations for bowel-prep supply chains and analytical uses.

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., quality-forward supplier serving Japanese and regional customers across industrial and specialty grades; Japan’s manufacturing standards reward consistency and technical support in the sodium sulphate market .

Sodium Sulphate Industry News

• In September 2025, LH Evaporator completed the installation of a sodium sulphate MVR facility for Shandong Guobang Pharmaceutical to improve production efficiency and sustainability based on years of cooperation in chemical equipment supply and wastewater treatment solutions.
  
• In September 2024, Cinis Fertilizer signed a strategic agreement with Ragn-Sells to upcycle industrial residual sodium sulphate into potassium sulphate, which is a key step for expanding recycled materials and sustainable agriculture with continuous deliveries beginning in August.
  

This sodium sulphate market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Form

• Anhydrous sodium sulphate
• Decahydrate
• Heptahydrate

Market, By Purity Grade

• 95%
• 95%-99%
• ≥ 99.5%

Market, By End Use Industry

• Household & personal care
  • Detergents & cleaning products
  • Cosmetics & personal care products
  • Carpet fresheners & deodorizers
  • Others
• Construction & building materials
  • Glass manufacturing
  • Concrete additives
  • Thermal energy storage systems
  • Others
• Pulp & paper
• Textile & apparel
• Food & beverage
  • Food processing
  • Beverage packaging 
  • Others
• Pharmaceutical & healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Medical device & laboratory applications
  • Others
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe 
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa