Canada Chelating Agents Market

Canada Chelating Agents Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Canada Chelating Agents Market Size was estimated at USD 520.63 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.04% from 2025 to 2035
• The Canada Chelating Agents Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1,100.23 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Decisions Advisors, The Canada Chelating Agents Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 1,100.23 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.04% from 2025 to 2035. Some of the key factors driving the market growth are the increasing demand in various industrial applications, the growing awareness of chelation therapy as a medical procedure, and the growing environmental concerns among individuals.

Market Overview

The Canadian chelating agents market is defined as the segment of the chemical industry focused on compounds that bind metal ions, used across applications. It has been divided into biodegradable and non-biodegradable agents, reflecting environmental and regulatory priorities. Chemical substances known as chelating agents react with metal ions to create a stable, water-soluble complex. They are also known as sequestering agents, chelants, or chelators. The market is anticipated to be driven by the rising demand for cleaning products like disinfectants, all-purpose cleaners, and surface cleaners. The demand is expected to be positively impacted by steadily increasing industrialisation, rapidly growing urbanisation, and an accelerated population. Chelating agents give complex ions stability and function as high-performance chemical solutions. One of the major market trends supporting the chelating agent market is growing awareness of environmental issues, especially those related to heavy metal contamination in soil and water pollution. Additionally, the market is expanding due to the expanding use of chelating agents in the food and beverage sector to improve food quality and shelf life.

The Canadian government is actively investing and backing local businesses, including those involved with chelating agents. A substantial amount of money, approximately $186 million spread over five years, is included in the 2025 Budget to fully implement the Buy Canadian Policy, which encourages consumption of merchandise made in Canada and helps companies of all sizes. As a result of supporting greater domestic production and innovation through government purchases and incentives, this policy indirectly supports industries like chelating agents.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the market for the Canada chelating agents market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Canada chelating agents market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Canada chelating agents market.

Driving Factors

The market for chelating agents in Canada is driven by the following factors: growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly, biodegradable chemical solutions; tighter environmental regulations; and ongoing changes in industrial practices toward sustainability. The greener alternatives are being adopted more rapidly due to stricter government regulations, particularly those governing the use of non-biodegradable substances such as EDTA and NTA. Further, improve operational efficiency while fulfilling regulatory compliance and environmental objectives, the market is also being driven by developments in green chelating agent formulations, increased investments in water treatment infrastructure, and improvements in industrial wastewater management also fuel the industry development.

In January 2020, Sea-Land Chemical Company and LANXESS Corporation extended their long-standing collaboration by entering into a distribution agreement for the supply of important product lines in Canada. The LANXESS, a significant worldwide speciality chemicals company, include chelating agents (like Baypure) and Speciality additives for lubricants and the home, business, and institutional (HI&I) cleaning markets are distributed by Sea-Land Chemical Company with a distribution agreement that contributes to both company revenue.

Restraining Factors

The Canadian market for chelating agents is subject to regulatory scrutiny and environmental concerns because of some agents' potential toxicity and persistence. Further, groundwater may be threatened by the chemical's inherent ability to mobilise heavy metals from solid phases; this factor might limit the growth of the market for chelating agents across Canada.

Market Segmentation

The Canada Chelating Agents market share is classified into type and application.

• The aminopolycarboxylic acid (APCA) segment held a substantial market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period.

The Canada chelating agents market is divided by type into aminopolycarboxylic acid (APCA), sodium gluconate, organophosphonate, and others. Among these, the aminopolycarboxylic acid (APCA) segment held a substantial market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. The segment dominance is showcased through the growing availability of biodegradable APCA products. The need for APCAs is fueled by their growing use in domestic and home care applications, especially for water treatment and hard water removal. Consumption for ACPAs will probably rise due to growing consumer awareness of drinking water issues, as well as other important health concerns.

• The pulp and paper segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Canada chelating agents market is segmented by application into pulp and paper, household and industrial cleaning, water treatment, agrochemicals, personal care, and others. Among these, the pulp and paper segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This segment growth is accelerated by the growing use of chelating agents in the pulp and paper industry to eliminate metal contaminants that may compromise the final paper product's quality and brightness. Chelating agents also guarantee high-quality pulp, help remove transition metals, and improve bleaching process efficiency. Chelation agents are being used in a number of nations to recycle paper and meet the growing demand for paper from the growing e-commerce industry.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Canada chelating agents market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Guardian Chemicals Inc.
• Chelation Partners Inc.
• Multichem Inc.
• Chemroy Canada Inc.
• Anachemia Science (part of VWR)
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Canada, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the Canada chelating agents market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Canada Chelating Agents Market, By Type

• Aminopolycarboxylic Acid (APCA)
• Sodium Gluconate
• Organophosphonate
• Others

Canada Chelating Agents Market, By Application

• Pulp and Paper
• Household and Industrial Cleaning
• Water Treatment
• Agrochemicals
• Personal Care
• Others