Ammonium Hydroxide Market: Information by Nature Type (Natural, Synthetic), Application, End-Use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), and Region — Forecast till 2029
By: Pruthviraj Patil
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Market Introduction

Ammonium hydroxide is a colorless, liquid solution with a strongly alkaline nature and an intense, pungent odor. It is completely miscible in water and is usually available at a commercial scale with a concentration strength of 29.9% NH3. Ammonium hydroxide is primarily used as a cleaning agent. It is also used in the manufacturing of products such as fertilizer, rubber plastic, and rayon. Thus, giving it a broad application base across industries such as food and beverage, personal care, chemical, and agriculture.

The rapid growth of the aforementioned industries, continuously growing population and easy availability of the product are the drivers for the market growth during the forecast period. Additionally, the increasing concern regarding health and hygiene and improving consumer spending is further expected to accelerate market growth.

Ammonium hydroxide solutions, however, being a strong alkaline is corrosive in nature due to high pH levels. As a result, it can cause severe health issues such as irritation in the eye, skin, and respiratory tract. Direct contact with skin or eye may cause severe burns too. These effects of the solution are further likely to hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Regional Outlook

Asia-Pacific

The Asia-pacific market held the largest market share of the global ammonium hydroxide market on account of the flourishing industrialization and urbanization, easy availability of the product, and widespread application base of these chemicals in the field of residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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The increase in the production and the exports from the developing East and South Asian economies has led to these significant changes that are causing the structural transformation of the regional markets. This growth is primarily witnessed across economies such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan. This industrialization has led to the growth of various industries in the region. Such as personal care, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.

The growing trend towards the adoption of the cosmetic products among men, growing consciousness towards maintaining one’s personal appearance coupled with the improving consumer spending are the major factors driving the personal care industry of the region. Ammonium hydroxide is used as a pH adjuster in hair dyes and exfoliant products across the personal care industry. The growth of the personal care industry in the region will also fuel the growth of the ammonium hydroxide in the market. Additionally, the rise of the halal cosmetic across countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and India is further likely to add to the growth of the personal care industry in the region. And consequently, to the growth of the ammonium hydroxide market.

Ammonium Hydroxide Market: Key Players

Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC.

KMG Chemicals, Inc.

Tanner Industries, Inc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

BASF SE

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company

TAIWAN FERTILIZER CO., LTD

Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp

Vijay Gas Industry Pvt. Ltd.

Yara International ASA

MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc.

Pride-Chem Industries Pte Ltd.

Tritech Catalyst

Intermediate Pvt. Ltd.

GFS Chemicals, Inc.

By Region

North America

The U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe