Arsenic Market Report 2026

The arsenic market size has grown marginally in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2025 to $2.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to use of arsenic in wood preservation applications, adoption in glass and pigment manufacturing, availability of arsenic as a mining byproduct, industrial demand for alloying agents, development of chemical processing capabilities.

The arsenic market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from semiconductor manufacturing, rising use in advanced material science applications, expansion of pharmaceutical research usage, growing emphasis on safe arsenic disposal methods, increasing purity requirements across industries. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity arsenic materials, rising use of arsenic in specialty glass manufacturing, growing application in semiconductor and electronics processing, expansion of controlled arsenic handling practices, enhanced focus on regulatory-compliant production.

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.

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.

In June 2024, Avnet India Pvt Ltd, an India-based technology distributor, partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to support the institute’s research into sustainable arsenic remediation approaches. Through this collaboration, Avnet India aims to promote eco-friendly, zero-waste arsenic removal technologies by supplying essential safety and experimental equipment for research development and testing. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is an India-based academic and research institution focused on scientific and technological innovation.

Major companies operating in the arsenic market are PPM Reinstmetalle Osterwieck GmbH, Emeishan Jiamei High Purity Materials Co Ltd, Chenzhou Chenxi Metals Co Ltd, Xilan Chemicals Co Ltd, Yangzhou Zhongtianli New Material Co Ltd, Nippon Mining and Metals Co Ltd, Furukawa Electric Co Ltd, Dowa Electronics Materials Co Ltd, Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co Ltd, 5N Plus Inc, Korea Zinc Co Ltd, LS-Nikko Copper Inc, Aurubis AG, Boliden AB, Umicore NV, Recylex SA, Zhuzhou Smelter Group Co Ltd, Yunnan Tin Group Co Ltd, Huludao Zinc Industry Co Ltd, Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the arsenic market in 2025. The regions covered in the arsenic market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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.

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