The global tetrakis phosphonium sulphate market is expected to grow from USD 352.695 million in 2025 to USD 469.487 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 5.89%.
Tetrakis Phosphonium Sulphate also known as Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium sulphate is a clear colourless compound with many uses such as flame retardant, biocides, and tanning agent. Due to rapid industrialization, many industries are coming up in different regions of the world so the demand for tetrakis phosphonium sulphate is increasing as its use is beneficial for different industries. This majorly acts as a driving factor for the global tetrakis phosphonium sulphate market growth. Concerning usage, the biocide segment is poised to grow at a notable rate throughout the forecast period as the demand for tetrakis phosphonium sulphate is more for use as a biocide.
Mostly, it is used as a biocide for water treatment operations. It is an essential chemical compound in various industries such as in textile industries since it is used as a textile flame retardant in which first a pre-condensate of urea is formed and then cured on the cotton fabric. In leather industries, it is used as a tanning agent in which it is used as a substitute for chrome that produces a white hide and allows the tanner to reduce the use of hazardous chrome salts. In the oil and gas industry, it is used as an iron sulfide scavenger in oil field waters as it turns into a water-soluble complex which then removes any traces of iron sulfide in the water and removes deposits from pipe surfaces, filter media, and other equipment.
Some of the key players like are selling tetrakis phosphonium sulphate for various uses include DuPont and Dow which sell a product the AQUCARTM THPS 75 Water Treatment Microbiocide is a broad-spectrum biocide that has been created to suppress the growth of algae, bacteria, yeasts, and fungus in process fluids used in a variety of industrial applications. In both acidic and alkaline conditions, AQUCAR THPS 75 Water Treatment Microbiocide is effective.
Another important figure is Tetrakis phosphonium sulphate a biocide sold by Solvay. TOLCIDE® PS, a biocide from Solvay, is aimed at a wide variety of applications in the oil and gas sector and water treatment markets. TOLCIDE ® PS is a proven, fast-acting, and potent micro biocide used to eradicate bacteria from oilfield waterflood operations or fracturing fluids in oil and gas reservoirs. It is also employed in the installation of industrial water treatment systems.
By Usage, the global tetrakis phosphonium sulphate market is segmented as a biocide, iron sulfide scavenger, flame retardant, and tanning agent. Biocide is anticipated to be one of the fastest-growing segments as most industries use this compound as a biocide.
By End-User Industry, the global tetrakis phosphonium sulphate market can be segmented as the paper industry, oil and gas industry, leather industry, textile industry, and water treatment. The oil and gas industry holds a significant amount of share the market owing to the increasing demand for tetrakis phosphonium sulfate as it provides protection to components and has high stability at high temperatures. However, it is the biocidal function of tetrakis phosphonium sulfate that is boosting the demand for it in water treatment.
Geographically, the global tetrakis phosphonium sulphate market is segmented as North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America. North America is projected to hold a significant market share owing to its growing usage for water treatment, tanning agents, and biocide in the region.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Total Market Size in 2026 | USD 352.695 million |
| Total Market Size in 2031 | USD 469.487 million |
| Growth Rate | 5.89% |
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Segmentation | Usage, End-User Industry, Geography |
| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
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