GLOBAL AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET OVERVIEW
Western Market Research predicts that the Ammonium Polyphosphate Market was valued at USD xxxx million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD xxxx million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
The Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Report 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of market size, structural dynamics, production trends, application demand, and competitive positioning. The study evaluates historical market performance and current industry conditions to forecast long-term growth opportunities across agriculture, construction, plastics, and specialty chemical applications.
Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) is a multifunctional inorganic phosphate compound widely used as a phosphorus nutrient source in fertilizers and as a key ingredient in intumescent flame-retardant systems. Market growth is supported by agricultural productivity requirements, tightening fire-safety regulations, and expanding industrial applications.
MARKET DESCRIPTION
Ammonium polyphosphate is a polymeric phosphate salt of ammonia, available in different crystalline and polymerization forms. It is valued for its high phosphorus content, water solubility (in certain grades), thermal stability, and fire-retardant performance.
Key Market Characteristics:
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Essential phosphorus source for liquid and specialty fertilizers
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Critical component in halogen-free flame-retardant formulations
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Excellent thermal decomposition and char-forming properties
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Compatibility with polymers, coatings, and construction materials
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Wide applicability across agriculture, plastics, coatings, and textiles
Technological advancements in controlled polymerization, particle surface modification, and purity optimization are improving product performance and expanding end-use suitability.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the Ammonium Polyphosphate market in 2020 due to disruptions in industrial activity, logistics, and agricultural supply chains.
Key Pandemic Impacts:
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Temporary slowdown in fertilizer production and distribution
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Delays in construction and industrial manufacturing projects
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Supply chain disruptions and transportation bottlenecks
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Short-term demand volatility in flame-retardant applications
Despite these challenges, the market demonstrated strong resilience, supported by:
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Essential nature of agricultural inputs
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Recovery in construction and manufacturing activities
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Renewed focus on fire safety and building regulations
Post-pandemic, the market returned to a stable growth trajectory, driven by structural demand rather than short-term recovery effects.
GLOBAL AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET SEGMENTATION
BY TYPE
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Ammonium Polyphosphate I
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Lower degree of polymerization
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Higher solubility
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Primarily used in liquid fertilizer formulations
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Ammonium Polyphosphate II
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Higher polymerization and thermal stability
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Dominant grade for flame-retardant applications
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Excellent char-forming and intumescent behavior
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Other
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Includes modified and specialty APP grades
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Used for niche industrial and customized applications
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BY APPLICATION
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Liquid Fertilizers
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Major application segment
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Provides readily available phosphorus and nitrogen
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Supports modern precision agriculture practices
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Flame Retardants
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Fastest-growing application segment
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Used in plastics, coatings, construction materials, and textiles
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Driven by stricter fire-safety regulations
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Other
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Includes adhesives, sealants, and specialty industrial uses
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KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET
The market is moderately consolidated, with global chemical majors and regional manufacturers competing on product quality, application expertise, and cost efficiency.
Major Companies Include:
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Clariant
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ICL
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Agrium
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JLS Chemical
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Budenheim
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Changfeng Chemical
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Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology
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Jingdong Chemical
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Kingssun Group
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Lanyang Chemical
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Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical
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Shifang Juyuan Chemical
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Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical
These players focus on capacity expansion, formulation innovation, and long-term supply partnerships.
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
North America
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Strong demand from agriculture and construction sectors
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High adoption of flame-retardant building materials
Europe
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Stringent fire-safety and environmental regulations
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Growing preference for halogen-free flame retardants
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and fastest-growing regional market
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Rapid agricultural expansion and industrialization
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China remains a major production and consumption hub
South America
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Growing fertilizer demand driven by agricultural exports
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Gradual adoption of flame-retardant materials
Middle East & Africa
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Emerging market
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Growth supported by agricultural development and infrastructure projects
DROT ANALYSIS
DRIVERS
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Rising global demand for fertilizers and food security
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Expansion of construction and infrastructure projects
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Increasing adoption of halogen-free flame retardants
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Stringent fire-safety and building regulations
RESTRAINTS
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Volatility in phosphorus raw material prices
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Environmental concerns related to phosphate runoff
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Competition from alternative flame-retardant chemistries
OPPORTUNITIES
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Development of high-performance and low-solubility APP grades
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Growth in electric vehicles and lightweight materials requiring flame retardancy
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Expansion in emerging agricultural economies
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Innovation in sustainable and controlled-release fertilizer formulations
THREATS
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Regulatory restrictions on phosphate usage
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Supply chain concentration risks
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Substitution by alternative nutrient and fire-retardant solutions
VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
Raw Material Supply
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Phosphoric acid, ammonia, and chemical intermediates
Manufacturing & Processing
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Polymerization, granulation, and surface treatment
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Quality control and performance testing
Formulation & Blending
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Integration into fertilizers, coatings, plastics, and composites
Distribution Channels
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Direct supply to agricultural and industrial customers
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Chemical distributors and regional suppliers
End Users
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Fertilizer manufacturers and farmers
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Construction material producers
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Plastics, coatings, and textile manufacturers
The value chain emphasizes raw material security, process efficiency, regulatory compliance, and application-specific customization.
MARKET OUTLOOK (2026–2036)
The Ammonium Polyphosphate market is expected to witness steady and sustainable growth throughout the forecast period. Demand will remain supported by agricultural intensification, construction safety requirements, and the shift toward environmentally compliant flame-retardant systems.
Key Outlook Trends:
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Continued growth in flame-retardant applications
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Stable demand from liquid fertilizer formulations
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Strong expansion in Asia-Pacific and emerging economies
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Increasing focus on high-performance and specialty APP grades
Overall, ammonium polyphosphate will remain a strategic chemical in both agriculture and fire-safety applications, ensuring long-term market relevance and expansion through 2036.
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1. Market Overview of Ammonium Polyphosphate
1.1 Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Overview
1.1.1 Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Ammonium Polyphosphate Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Ammonium Polyphosphate Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Ammonium Polyphosphate Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Ammonium Polyphosphate I
2.4 Ammonium Polyphosphate II
2.5 Other
3. Covid-19 Impact Ammonium Polyphosphate Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Liquid Fertilizers
3.4 Flame Retardants
3.5 Other
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Ammonium Polyphosphate Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Ammonium Polyphosphate Business
5.1 Clariant
5.1.1 Clariant Company Profile
5.1.2 Clariant Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.1.3 Clariant Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 ICL
5.2.1 ICL Company Profile
5.2.2 ICL Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.2.3 ICL Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Agrium
5.3.1 Agrium Company Profile
5.3.2 Agrium Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.3.3 Agrium Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 JLS Chemical
5.4.1 JLS Chemical Company Profile
5.4.2 JLS Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.4.3 JLS Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Budenheim
5.5.1 Budenheim Company Profile
5.5.2 Budenheim Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.5.3 Budenheim Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Changfeng Chemical
5.6.1 Changfeng Chemical Company Profile
5.6.2 Changfeng Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.6.3 Changfeng Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology
5.7.1 Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology Company Profile
5.7.2 Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.7.3 Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Jingdong Chemical
5.8.1 Jingdong Chemical Company Profile
5.8.2 Jingdong Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.8.3 Jingdong Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Kingssun Group
5.9.1 Kingssun Group Company Profile
5.9.2 Kingssun Group Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.9.3 Kingssun Group Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Lanyang Chemical
5.10.1 Lanyang Chemical Company Profile
5.10.2 Lanyang Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.10.3 Lanyang Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical
5.11.1 Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical Company Profile
5.11.2 Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.11.3 Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Shifang Juyuan Chemical
5.12.1 Shifang Juyuan Chemical Company Profile
5.12.2 Shifang Juyuan Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.12.3 Shifang Juyuan Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical
5.13.1 Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical Company Profile
5.13.2 Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Product Specification
5.13.3 Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical Ammonium Polyphosphate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
6.2 North America Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
7.2 East Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
8.2 Europe Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
9.2 South Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
11.2 Middle East Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
12.2 Africa Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
13.2 Oceania Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
14.2 South America Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Ammonium Polyphosphate Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Size by Application
16 Ammonium Polyphosphate Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
GLOBAL AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET SEGMENTATION
BY TYPE
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Ammonium Polyphosphate I
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Lower degree of polymerization
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Higher solubility
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Primarily used in liquid fertilizer formulations
-
-
Ammonium Polyphosphate II
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Higher polymerization and thermal stability
-
Dominant grade for flame-retardant applications
-
Excellent char-forming and intumescent behavior
-
-
Other
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Includes modified and specialty APP grades
-
Used for niche industrial and customized applications
-
BY APPLICATION
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Liquid Fertilizers
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Major application segment
-
Provides readily available phosphorus and nitrogen
-
Supports modern precision agriculture practices
-
-
Flame Retardants
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Fastest-growing application segment
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Used in plastics, coatings, construction materials, and textiles
-
Driven by stricter fire-safety regulations
-
-
Other
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Includes adhesives, sealants, and specialty industrial uses
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KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL AMMONIUM POLYPHOSPHATE MARKET
The market is moderately consolidated, with global chemical majors and regional manufacturers competing on product quality, application expertise, and cost efficiency.
Major Companies Include:
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Clariant
-
ICL
-
Agrium
-
JLS Chemical
-
Budenheim
-
Changfeng Chemical
-
Sanwa Flame Retardant Technology
-
Jingdong Chemical
-
Kingssun Group
-
Lanyang Chemical
-
Zhejiang Longyou GD Chemical
-
Shifang Juyuan Chemical
-
Chuanhong Phosphorus Chemical
These players focus on capacity expansion, formulation innovation, and long-term supply partnerships.
