Sodium Gluconate Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

Sodium Gluconate Market Overview

The global sodium gluconate market size was valued at USD 596.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach from USD 612.32 million in 2025 to USD 747.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period (2025-2033). The market is experiencing consistent growth with its growing penetration in key end-use industries such as construction, pharmaceutical, food and beverages, and textiles. All these industries significantly propel the demand for sodium gluconate for industry-specific applications. Rising export of final products underscores the requirement of sodium gluconate in the manufacturing process.

Key Market Indicators

• Asia Pacific was the dominant region in 2024, holding a revenue share of 33.67%.
• Based on form, the powder form dominated the sodium gluconate industry in 2024, accounting for a revenue share of 64.37%.
• Based on end-use construction applications led the market in 2024 with a revenue share of 28.65%.

Market Size & Forecast

• 2024 Market Size: USD 596.8 million
• 2033 Projected Market Size: USD 747.3 million
• CAGR (2025-2033) : 2.6%
• Largest market in 2024: Asia Pacific
• Fastest-growing region: North America

Source: India Brand Equity Foundation

This consistent growth in the export of pharmaceutical products highlights the demand across the globe and, hence, the demand for sodium gluconate as a key excipient with multiple roles to play.

Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid produced by the fermentation of glucose. Liquid glucose or glucose syrup is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of sodium gluconate. It is a noncorrosive, non-toxic, and biodegradable specialty chemical. With these characteristics, sodium gluconate is applicable in diverse industries, thereby driving the market growth.

Market Trends

Preferential Approach for Bio-based Skin Care

Rising skin problems due to unhygienic conditions, environmental factors, and additionally, the side effects of synthetic skin care agents are redirecting manufacturers’ as well as people’s approach towards natural skin care products. As sodium gluconate is synthesized from natural components, its role in cosmetics aligns with the ongoing trend.

• For example, Jungbunzlauer has utilized sodium gluconate as a buffering agent, chelating agent, moisturizing agent, and humectant in its personal care solutions
• Additionally, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration launched the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act. This act highlights stringent requirements with respect to adverse events of cosmetics

Such updates on the regulatory landscape and utilization of sodium gluconate by manufacturers in skin care products direct the market flow towards bio-based skin care products, thereby enhancing the demand for sodium gluconate.

Demand for Sustainable Chelating Agents

Sustainable chelating agents have found an application in cleaning industries by improving surfactant efficiency. As sodium gluconate is a sustainable chelating agent, its demand aligns with the growing trend. Accordingly, the manufacturers are expanding their portfolio with sustainable solutions.

• For example, in April 2025, BASF expanded its sustainable chelating agent solution with product Trilon G

Such product expansions highlight the demand for sustainable solutions in chelating agents, promoting the demand for sodium gluconate.

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Market Drivers

Strong Growth of the Cosmetics Industry

The cosmetics and skin care industry is currently experiencing consistent growth due to a rising number of skin problems, newer beautification trends, and a rising demand for bio-based products. Sodium gluconate acts as a key component in cosmetic or skin care products. It plays multiple roles such as chelating agent, pH adjusting agent, stabilizer, texture improver, and offers other properties as well. These multiple roles dynamically propel their demand in the cosmetics industry.

• According to L'Oréal, the beauty market is growing over the years, and the graph below indicates an estimated growth for a range of years. This consistent growth for each year underscores the demand for sodium gluconate as a key component in beauty care products, thereby driving the market growth.

Substantial Growth of the Construction Industry

The construction industry is experiencing strong and futuristic growth with key construction projects. Sodium gluconate acts as a key retarder and plasticizer in construction that enhances workability and prevents premature hardening of the concrete set.

• For example, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the public construction expenditure in the U.S. is constantly rising

Public Construction Spending in the U.S., 2025 (USD Million)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

This rise in public construction spending underscores the demand for sodium gluconate as a concrete quality enhancer.

Market Restraints

Raw Material Price Fluctuations

Sodium gluconate is manufactured by using raw materials such as corn-based liquid glucose. As manufacturing requires specific raw materials, the fluctuations in market prices impose market growth challenges

• For example, the liquid glucose prices showed a fluctuating graph for countries such as the U.S., Germany, and the Netherlands, the largest importers of liquid glucose

Liquid Glucose Prices, 2021-2024 (USD/Ton)

Source: International Trade Centre

These raw material price fluctuations impact the price of final products, thereby limiting market growth.

Market Opportunity

Budget Allocations & Government Schemes: An Opportunity for the Food Processing Industry

Government budget allocations and industry-oriented schemes fuel the industry’s growth. As sodium gluconate has multiple key roles, such as sequestrant, stabilizer, preservative, and flavouring agent, the government initiatives present opportunities for market growth.

• For instance, for the year 2025-26, the government of India allocated USD 505.70 million for the food processing industry. In addition to this, USD 84.50 million was allocated for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)

Such industry-specific budget allocations promote the demand for sodium gluconate as an effective food processing agent.

Regional Insights

The Asia Pacific region dominated the market with a revenue share of 33.67% in 2024, considering high penetration from the pharmaceutical industry and textile industry. The growing industries such as construction and the food & beverages industry, growing urbanization, and the government’s strategic initiatives for industrial growth. Continuous growth of these industries underscores the demand for sodium gluconate for specific purposes.

Source: Straits Research Analysis

India has experienced a robust growth in the textile industry in the last 5 years. As sodium gluconate is widely used in textiles for dyeing and printing, its demand surges accordingly. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation, India had apparel and textile exports of 30 billion in 2021, and it has reached USD 37 billion in 2025. This remarkable growth underscores the demand for sodium gluconate

North America Market Trends

The sodium gluconate market in the U.S. is driven by a year-on-year rise in imports of raw material for the manufacturing of sodium gluconate. U.S. imported 2,74,304 Tons of liquid glucose in 2023, and the quantity increased to 3,23,161 Tons in 2024. This rise in imports of raw material underscores the demand for sodium gluconate

Canada- The Canadian government’s strategic approach towards the food processing sector propels the demand for sodium gluconate as a stabilizer, preservative, and flavouring agent. For instance, in July 2025, the Governments of Canada and Manitoba invested USD 6 million to strengthen the local food processing sector

Europe Market Trends

Germany is Europe’s leading construction sector, experiencing consistent growth. As the construction industry is facing challenges with respect to external infrastructure sustainability due to environmental factors, sodium gluconate’s key role in prolonging the durability and enhancing workability propels the market demand

Countries Analysis

South Africa- A High percentage of imports of medicines and rising demand for medical intervention are influencing the development of the local pharmaceutical industry. As a stabilizer and non-API functionality, sodium gluconate serves the pharmaceutical industry efficiently. For example, in July 2025, South Africa-based companies such as Aspen collaborated with Novo Nordisk to enhance the local production of insulin. Such development-oriented initiatives promote sodium gluconate demand in South Africa for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical purposes

Argentina- Business expansion by beverage manufacturing companies propels the demand for sodium gluconate. For instance, in July 2025, Sulzer announced the expansion of its food and beverage operations in Argentina with a new third facility

Form Insights

The powder segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 64.37% in 2024. The growth is due to its stability over the period of time, applicability across multiple industries, accuracy in dosing in industries such as pharmaceuticals, and ease of handling.

End Use Insights

The construction segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 28.65% in 2024, owing to sodium gluconate’s key role as a retarder and plasticizer in construction. These applications of sodium gluconate enhance workability and durability against environmental factors. With the rising number of private as well as public construction projects, the demand for sodium gluconate surges in parallel.

Company Market Share

The global sodium gluconate market is fragmented in nature due to its wide range of applications in industries such as construction, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and other industries with industry-specific grades. The top players in the industry are Henan Kingsun Chemical Co., Ltd, and SHANDONG FUYANG BIO-TECH. CO. LTD., Dong Xiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Ataman Chemicals, FUSO Chemical, Ltd. (PMP Fermentation Products, Inc.), and Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG.

Source: Straits Research Analysis

OZONE ENTERPRISE: An emerging player in the market

OZONE ENTERPRISE is an India-based company established in 2019. The company has its business roots in India and foreign countries as well. In just six years, Ozone has become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of sodium gluconate. The company offers quality products with a precise composition of ingredients. With the quality product and expanded business, OZONE ENTERPRISE continues to grow.

List of key players in Sodium Gluconate Market

1. Henan Kingsun Chemical Co., Ltd.
2. SHANDONG FUYANG BIO-TECH. CO. LTD.
3. FUSO Chemical, Ltd. (PMP Fermentation Products, Inc.)
4. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
5. Dong Xiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
6. Shandong Qilu Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd. 
7. Weifang Honghai Chemical, Ltd
8. XIWANG GROUP CO. LTD.
9. Arshine Lifescience Co., Limited
10. Anmol Chemicals
11. JIAAN BIOTECH
12. Yingfengyuan Industrial Group Limited
13. Ataman Chemicals
14. Shandong Jufu Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
15. OZONE ENTERPRISE
16. Others

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Recent Developments

• In September 2025 : Jungbunzlauer announced the acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.'s multipurpose site in Thomson, IL, highlighting its capacity expansion in North America.
• In August 2025 : A well-known Indonesian group company visited Shandong Jufu Chemicals for a discussion regarding the purchase of concrete additives and other products.