Sodium Sulfate Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Pills, Powder), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Textile, Paper, Other) And Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global sodium sulfate market size was valued at USD 2.31 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.42 billion in 2026 to USD 3.46 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period.

Sodium sulfate also called as sulfate of soda is an inorganic compound with chemical formula Na₂SO₄ and is also available in hydrated forms. All the forms of this salt are white colored and highly soluble in water. Majorly, sodium sulfate is used for manufacturing detergents and in paper pulping process. Pure hydrous form of sodium sulfate is known as mirabilite which is the feedstock chemical for anhydrous sodium sulfate. It is one of the extensively used laxative and finning agent used across several industries. The primary driver of the global sodium Sulfate market is its usage by the soap & detergent industries across the globe.

Sodium sulfate has wide range of applications across several industrial sector due to its commercial availability in three different forms. It is predominantly used as laxative and therefore is used in multiple medical procedures including colonoscopy. Increasing demand from industrial sector shall drive the market growth. Additionally, increasing demand for detergents from commercial as well as household applications shall foster sodium sulfate industry growth.

However, continuous product innovations and development of gel-based and liquid detergents is restricting the use of sodium sulfate as these detergents do not require fillers. This is expected to hamper the market growth.

Key Market Driver -

Increasing demand from industrial sector.

Key Market Restraint -

Continuous product enhancements.

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the global sodium sulfate industry is segmented into pills and powder. Based on end-use, market is segmented into pharmaceuticals, textile, paper, chemical and other applications.

From a geographical standpoint, the sodium sulfate market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Sodium Sulfate Market Key Players Covered:

• Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
• The Aditya Birla Group
• Borden & Remington Corp
• Intersac
• Godavari Biorefineries Ltd
• Ecobat Technologies Ltd
• Others

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies
• Key Trends in the Sodium Sulfate Market
• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players
• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The sodium sulfate market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is expected to hold largest share in market attributed to increasing demand for export of sodium sulfate for paper & pulp industries. North America is expected to show significant growth due to the technological advancement in end-use industries like paper & pulp and textile industries. Asia Pacific is expected to show considerable growth due to increasing demand for detergents from industrial sector. Latin America and Middle East & Africa is expected to show sluggish growth.

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