The global sodium tripolyphosphate market is projected to grow from USD 1.10 billion in 2025 to USD 1.53 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady growth driven by its increasing use across diverse industries such as food processing, detergents, ceramics, and water treatment. Rising demand for processed foods and high-performance cleaning agents is driving consumption in both household and industrial applications. Additionally, expanding water infrastructure and wastewater treatment projects are boosting the use of STPP as a sequestrant and dispersing agent.
WENGFU GROUP CO. LTD. (China), Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. (China), Yunphos (China), Wuhan Inorganic Salt Chemical Plant (China), PhosAgro Group (Russia), and Yibin Tianyuan Group (China) are the key players in this market. According to their production capacities, these are the leading players globally in the sodium tripolyphosphate market.
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WENGFU GROUP CO. LTD. (China)
WENGFU GROUP CO. LTD. is one of the leading manufacturers in China’s phosphorus chemical industry, specializing in the production of high-quality phosphoric acid and phosphate-based products. The company is a part of Guizhou Phosphate Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd. With ownership of substantial phosphate ore reserves, the company produces both technical and food-grade phosphoric acid (85% min.), alongside a range of phosphate salts and fertilizers such as sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP), and diammonium phosphate (DAP). Wengfu is recognized globally for its product quality and innovation, particularly in wet-process phosphoric acid purification, serving diverse applications, including food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors. The company has a regional presence in Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. (China)
Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. is a large, state-owned, publicly listed company. The company focuses on phosphate-based chemical manufacturing and resource development. Its key business areas include fertilizer production, phosphate mining and beneficiation, fine chemicals, new energy materials, commerce and logistics, and international trade. The company holds phosphate ore reserves of approximately 800 million tons in Yunnan Province and operates four major open-pit phosphate mines. It has an annual raw ore mining capacity of 14.5 million tons and mineral processing capacity of 18 million tons. Its phosphate compound fertilizer production capacity reached 7.4 million tons per year.
The company also produces key downstream products such as yellow phosphorus (100,000 tons/year), thermal phosphoric acid (290,000 tons/year), industrial-grade sodium tripolyphosphate (140,000 tons/year), feed-grade calcium hydrogen phosphate, and electronic-grade phosphoric acid. With over 50 subsidiaries across China and sales operations in international markets, Yuntianhua has established itself as a vertically integrated leader in the phosphorus industry. The company has a regional presence in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Yunphos (China)
Yunphos is one of the leading Chinese chemical groups, with core operations in phosphorus and chlor-alkali chemicals. Originally established as a phosphorus trader, the company quickly evolved into one of China’s top yellow phosphorus exporters, a position it has maintained for decades. Over the years, Yunphos has expanded through acquisitions, joint ventures, and the development of integrated manufacturing facilities, including its own power plant. It has diversified into chlor-alkali products such as caustic soda, PVC, and STPP, and was among the first in China to produce super-fine red phosphorus. The company has also built a circular production system that integrates phosphorus and chlor-alkali production for greater sustainability and efficiency. The company offers a diverse product portfolio that spans multiple chemical categories. In the phosphorus-based segment, the company produces yellow phosphorus, red phosphorus, phosphoric acid, and sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP). Its chlor-alkali product line includes caustic soda, liquid chlorine, and PVC. The company produces sodium tripolyphosphate through two plants named Yunphos (Xundian) Phosphorus & Electricity Co., Ltd. and Yunphos Songming Co., Ltd. Additionally, Yunphos manufactures a range of other chemical and industrial materials, such as montan wax, ferro phosphorus, and cement. The company has a regional presence in Asia.
Wuhan Inorganic Salt Chemical Plant (China)
Wuhan Inorganic Salt Chemical Plant is one of China’s earliest phosphate manufacturers, established in 1952 and located on the western outskirts of Wuhan City. The plant benefits from its strategic location with access to multiple transport routes, including highways, railways, waterways, and airways, supported by Wuhan’s central position in China and Hubei Province’s rich reserves of phosphorus and soda ash.
Wuhan Inorganic Salt Chemical Plant has an established production capacity of 100,000 tons of sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), 20,000 tons of industrial phosphoric acid, 10,000 tons of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and 10,000 tons of hydrogen peroxide annually. In addition to these core products, the company manufactures a range of other inorganic and specialty chemicals, including industrial reagents, zinc phosphate, and organic peroxides such as DL-tartaric acid. With a strong raw material base and developed infrastructure, the company has grown into one of China’s key phosphate producers. It has also established joint ventures with Yichang Phosphor Plant and an Indonesian Hydrogen Peroxide facility, strengthening its industrial collaborations and market presence both domestically and internationally. The company has a regional presence in the Asia Pacific.
PhosAgro Group (Russia)
PhosAgro Group is one of the leading producers of phosphate-based fertilizer in Europe. The Group produces and markets phosphate-based fertilizers and MCP (feed phosphate mainly used in the agricultural husbandry feed industry), high-grade phosphate rock, and ammonia and nitrogen-based fertilizers. The company operates its business through two major business segments, including Phosphate and Nitrogen-based Products and Other. The company provides sodium tripolyphosphate through the Phosphate and Nitrogen-based Products business segment. The company operates in 74 regions, with 22 regional offices and 34 distribution centers in over 100 countries worldwide. It has a presence in Europe, Africa, South America, and the Asia Pacific.
Yibin Tianyuan Group (China)
Yibin Tianyuan Group is a state-owned chemical enterprise that produces chlor-alkali chemicals, phosphorus-based chemicals, titanium dioxide, and new energy materials such as lithium battery components. It has developed a vertically integrated supply chain for phosphorus chemicals through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mabian Changhe Electric Power Co., Ltd. This subsidiary oversees phosphate ore mining, hydropower generation, yellow phosphorus production, and downstream chemical manufacturing, allowing the company to secure both raw material inputs and energy supply.
The group is actively expanding into high-end chemicals and advanced materials markets. It continues to invest in research and innovation and collaborates with various universities and research institutes to enhance technological capabilities and competitiveness. The company has a sodium tripolyphosphate capacity of 100,000 tons per year and is focused on international export, product development, production, and sales. It has a regional presence in the Asia Pacific.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate Market: Market Ranking
In the global sodium tripolyphosphate market, companies are ranked based on revenue, production capacity, technological innovation, and market presence. Leading players such as WENGFU GROUP CO. LTD. (China), Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. (China), Yunphos (China), Wuhan Inorganic Salt Chemical Plant (China), PhosAgro Group (Russia), and Yibin Tianyuan Group (China) are playing a crucial role in global supply, accounting for a significant share of total sodium tripolyphosphate production and exports.
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