PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1662520
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1662520
Arsenic is an element and a naturally occurring mineral with widespread distribution. It falls under the category of metalloids, displaying properties of both metals and non-metals. Arsenic serves various purposes such as an alloying agent and is involved in the manufacturing of glass, pigments, textiles, paper, metal adhesives, wood preservatives, and ammunition.
The main classifications of arsenic include organic arsenic, inorganic arsenic, and arsine gas. Organic arsenic pertains to substances with covalently bonded arsenic atoms, commonly used in the creation of fungicides, weed killers, and insecticides. Arsenic is available in various purities, including high-purity arsenic (5n5), 0.99 (6n), 0.985 (7n), and others. These forms find applications in diverse sectors such as agricultural timber and poles, building and fencing, utility poles, highways, and more.
The arsenic market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides arsenic market statistics, including arsenic industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an arsenic market share, detailed arsenic market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the arsenic industry. This arsenic market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The arsenic market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.83 billion in 2024 to $2.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial processes and manufacturing, wood preservation, pesticides and herbicides, medicine and pharmaceuticals, mining and ore processing.
The arsenic market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to water treatment, semiconductor industry, research and development, solar cell manufacturing, stringent environmental regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of arsenic mitigation into water infrastructure projects, research on health impacts of chronic arsenic exposure, technological solutions for agricultural contamination.
The increasing number of mobile networks is projected to drive growth in the arsenic market in the coming years. Mobile networks are telecommunications systems that facilitate wireless communication through devices like smartphones and tablets. The expansion of mobile networks is fueled by rising demand for connectivity, technological advancements, and the proliferation of mobile services in emerging markets. These networks play a crucial role in modern communication, providing connectivity and access to information worldwide. For example, a report from Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, predicts that there will be over 5.3 billion 5G subscriptions globally by 2029, with average monthly data consumption per smartphone increasing from 21GB in 2023 to 56GB. Moreover, by the end of 2029, it is expected that 85% of the global population will have access to 5G coverage. Therefore, the growth in mobile networks is significantly contributing to the expansion of the arsenic market.
The burgeoning demand within the semiconductor industry is poised to be another pivotal factor bolstering the expansion of the arsenic market. The semiconductor sector, encompassing the development, production, and distribution of semiconductor devices such as integrated circuits, relies on arsenic for crafting semiconducting materials tailored to specific electrical characteristics crucial for diverse electronic applications. For instance, recent statistics from The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) highlighted semiconductor sales reaching $574.1 billion in 2022, marking a 3.3% increase from $555.9 billion in 2021. This burgeoning demand for arsenic within the semiconductor industry is a key driver stimulating the growth trajectory of the arsenic market.
Key companies in the arsenic market are pursuing a strategic partnership strategy to enhance technology integration and broaden their market presence. A strategic partnership generally involves a collaborative relationship among two or more organizations that pool their resources, expertise, and efforts to achieve shared goals or objectives. For example, in April 2024, Avnet India, a technology distributor based in India, formed a partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a research institute located in India, to tackle arsenic contamination in groundwater. This collaboration aims to develop sustainable, zero-waste solutions for arsenic remediation. Avnet India has supplied essential safety and experimental equipment to the Sustainable Separation Solutions group at IISc, facilitating researchers in conducting innovative studies.
Leading companies within the arsenic market are actively engaged in innovating technological products, particularly focusing on the development of doping gas for silicon, to secure a competitive advantage. Doping gas for silicon entails deliberately introducing impurities into intrinsic semiconductors, manipulating their properties, particularly vital in semiconductor manufacturing. Notably, in March 2022, Membrapor AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturer specializing in electrochemical gas sensors, introduced AsH3/C-1 and AsH3/M-1. These products are extensively utilized in the semiconductor industry as doping gases for silicon, essential in various processes such as diffusion and ion implantation. Designed to ensure safety in procedures involving arsine, these sensors offer precision and reliability. Arsine, also recognized as AsH3, is monitored by the AsH3/M-1 sensor within a range of -0.03 ppm to 0.03 ppm in pure air at 20°C, catering to critical safety measures in semiconductor operations.
In October 2022, Bone Therapeutics, a Germany-based company specializing in bone cell therapy, successfully acquired Medsenic for $43 million (40 million euros). This strategic acquisition by Bone Therapeutics is expected to significantly enhance its allogeneic cell therapy-based product portfolio in orthopedics, expanding its medicinal solutions to address systemic autoimmune conditions such as cGvHD (chronic Graft versus Host Disease), lupus, and sclerosis. Medsenic, a Germany-based entity, is renowned for its development and manufacturing of an arsenic trioxide formulation. This acquisition represents Bone Therapeutics' commitment to broadening its therapeutic offerings, leveraging Medsenic's expertise in arsenic-based formulations to diversify and bolster its product portfolio targeting autoimmune illnesses and orthopedic applications.
Major companies operating in the arsenic market include Chenzhou Chenxi Metals Co. Ltd., Xilan Chemicals Co. Ltd., Pallav Chemicals & Solvents Pvt. Ltd., Lonza Group AG, Recylex Group, Furukawa Co. Ltd., Amalgamet Canada LP, Yangzhou Zhongtianli New Material Co. Ltd., PPM Reinstmetalle Osterwieck GmbH, Emeishan Jiamei High Purity Material Co. Ltd., Noah Technologies Corporation, High Purity Material Co. Ltd., ProChem Inc., ALB Materials Inc., Mil-Spec Industries, Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., GFS Chemicals Inc., Chemetall GmbH, Johnson Matthey plc, Aurubis AG, Umicore NV, Teck Resources Limited, Glencore plc, Boliden AB, Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Polyus Gold International Limited, Kinross Gold Corporation, Newmont Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, Gold Fields Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Yamana Gold Inc., Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, Sibanye Stillwater Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the arsenic market in 2024. The regions covered in the arsenic market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the arsenic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The arsenic market consists of sales of methylarsonic acid, arsanilic acid, arsenobetaine, and dimethylarsinic acid (cacodylic acid). Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Arsenic Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on arsenic market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.