The froth floatation chemicals market is valued at US$2.301 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.54% over the forecast period.
Mining is one of the significant factors boosting the growth of froth floatation chemicals. The demand for rare earth metals, critical metals, etc., is soaring due to the increasing demand from the renewable energy sector. Further, the growing urbanization has created demand for several metals and minerals, industrial waste, and sewage treatment plants for sustainable growth. Due to their advancement in industrial development, the demand for froth floatation chemicals is increasing prominently in Asia Pacific.
Flotation is a technique that is applied in industrial waste and sewage treatment. With growing industrial waste and sewage treatment plants worldwide, the demand for froth floatation chemicals would increase. In October 2022, new rules in the European Union required member states' towns with a population of 1,000 people or more to set up urban wastewater collecting systems and treat wastewater to remove biodegradable organic matter before discharging it into the environment. By 2045, EU countries would have to remove micro-pollutants.
The growth of the mining industry worldwide is the primary reason for the demand for froth floatation chemicals. Mining activities are increasingly becoming important as the demand for metals and minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, copper, aluminum, and rare earth elements soar. The total demand for cobalt for electric vehicle demand is expected to be 92.9kt in 2025 and 202.8kt by 2035. Further, the demand for lithium is expected to be 162.2kt in 2025 and 737.1kt by 2035, just for the electric vehicle manufacturing demand, according to the IEA (International Energy Agency). The National Mining Association stated that the USA had a significant market for mining products, with US$119 billion annual U.S. revenues generated through mining in 2023.
By geography, the froth floatation chemicals market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea dominate the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies are from this region, such as ASEAN countries.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to see the fastest growth in froth floatation chemicals due to its increasing mining activities. According to the IBEF (India Brand Equity Foundation), in FY23, mineral production was US$14.37 billion and US$16.04 billion in FY22. India ranks fourth globally in terms of iron ore production. The increased mining activities will lead to the growing demand for froth floatation chemicals in the region.
North America is expected to have a significant market share for froth floatation chemicals due to its major utilization in the growing mining industry. In November 2023, Exxon Mobil Corporation announced drilling the first lithium well in Arkansas, USA. The demand for the lithium-ion battery has unlocked the potential for vast supplies of critical minerals. Domestic sourcing is important for energy security, supporting manufacturing activities, and advancing climate policy objectives.
The major Froth Floatation Chemicals market players are Arkema, BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, CLARIANT, DOW, and Kao Chemicals Europe, S.L.U., among others. These players implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, acquisitions, etc., to gain a competitive advantage. For Instance,
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Froth Floatation Chemicals Market Size in 2025 | US$2.301 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.54% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Froth Floatation Chemicals Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |