The global ammonium carbonate market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% during the period 2025-2034.
The Global Ammonium Carbonate Market Likely to be Driven by Use in the Processed Foods Industry and Applications across Sectors
The global market for ammonium carbonate is expected to be driven by its use in processed food and pharmaceutical industries, along with applications in sectors such as cosmetics, fire extinguishers and pesticides. Broadly, ammonium carbonate is classified as pharmaceutical grade and chemical grade. North America, Europe and Asia Pacific are expected to be key markets.
Ammonium carbonate [(NH4)2CO3] is a white crystalline salt, and is also popular as baker’s ammonia or hartshorn. It is soluble in water, and decomposes in hot water. Upon heating, it breaks down into gaseous ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapour. Ammonium carbonate is used as a leavening agent in flat, baked goods such as lebkuchen, cookies and flat biscuits or crackers. However, it is not suitable for use in cakes as the gaseous ammonia is unable to escape the thick cake batter, leaving a foul smell. Used as a food additive, ammonium carbonate functions as an acidity regulator and a raising agent. Ammonium carbonate is an inorganic herbicide, fungicide and microbiocide. Examples of pests controlled include bacterial blight, eyespot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and net blotch. Applications include walnuts, cereals (such as wheat and barley), tomatoes, fruit (such as cherries, apples, and bananas), and wood structures. As a fungicide, it is a protectant, inhibiting fungal spores and pathogens from entering the host tissues.
Ammonium carbonate is used as the main ingredient in smelling salts. Smelling salts are stimulants that irritate an individual’s nasal and lung membranes if sniffed. In the past, smelling salts were used by medical practitioners to revive fainted individuals. However, these salts are used nowadays by athletes in order to boost athletic performance. Ammonium carbonate is also used to make other ammonium compounds, in smokeless tobacco products such as snuff, as an emetic, and in cough expectorants. Expectorants are used to treat symptoms related to infections of the respiratory tract, including common cold, bronchitis and pneumonia. These infections may lead to the accumulation of mucus in the throat and lungs. Cough and discomfort in the chest may also develop. Expectorants help in alleviating these symptoms by lubricating the airway, and in turn loosening up the mucus and thinning secretions in the airway. Thus, the mucus is easier to cough up, clearing the throat.
It has been used as a carminative and stomachic. It acts as a foaming agent for the manufacture of expanded material. Other applications of ammonium carbonate include cosmetics and personal care, fire extinguishers, textiles (mordant; dyeing), fermentation accelerator in the manufacture of wine, ceramics, washing wool, adhesives, sealant chemicals and organic chemicals. Ammonium carbonate is also used for analytical purposes in the chemical industry.
The Global Ammonium Carbonate Market Likely to be Driven by Use in the Processed Foods Industry and Applications across Sectors
The global market for ammonium carbonate is expected to be driven by its use in processed food and pharmaceutical industries, along with applications in sectors such as cosmetics, fire extinguishers and pesticides. Broadly, ammonium carbonate is classified as pharmaceutical grade and chemical grade. North America, Europe and Asia Pacific are expected to be key markets.
Ammonium carbonate [(NH4)2CO3] is a white crystalline salt, and is also popular as baker’s ammonia or hartshorn. It is soluble in water, and decomposes in hot water. Upon heating, it breaks down into gaseous ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapour. Ammonium carbonate is used as a leavening agent in flat, baked goods such as lebkuchen, cookies and flat biscuits or crackers. However, it is not suitable for use in cakes as the gaseous ammonia is unable to escape the thick cake batter, leaving a foul smell. Used as a food additive, ammonium carbonate functions as an acidity regulator and a raising agent. Ammonium carbonate is an inorganic herbicide, fungicide and microbiocide. Examples of pests controlled include bacterial blight, eyespot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and net blotch. Applications include walnuts, cereals (such as wheat and barley), tomatoes, fruit (such as cherries, apples, and bananas), and wood structures. As a fungicide, it is a protectant, inhibiting fungal spores and pathogens from entering the host tissues.
Ammonium carbonate is used as the main ingredient in smelling salts. Smelling salts are stimulants that irritate an individual’s nasal and lung membranes if sniffed. In the past, smelling salts were used by medical practitioners to revive fainted individuals. However, these salts are used nowadays by athletes in order to boost athletic performance. Ammonium carbonate is also used to make other ammonium compounds, in smokeless tobacco products such as snuff, as an emetic, and in cough expectorants. Expectorants are used to treat symptoms related to infections of the respiratory tract, including common cold, bronchitis and pneumonia. These infections may lead to the accumulation of mucus in the throat and lungs. Cough and discomfort in the chest may also develop. Expectorants help in alleviating these symptoms by lubricating the airway, and in turn loosening up the mucus and thinning secretions in the airway. Thus, the mucus is easier to cough up, clearing the throat.
It has been used as a carminative and stomachic. It acts as a foaming agent for the manufacture of expanded material. Other applications of ammonium carbonate include cosmetics and personal care, fire extinguishers, textiles (mordant; dyeing), fermentation accelerator in the manufacture of wine, ceramics, washing wool, adhesives, sealant chemicals and organic chemicals. Ammonium carbonate is also used for analytical purposes in the chemical industry.
Global Ammonium Carbonate Market Segmentation
The report titled “Ammonium Carbonate Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:By type, the market is segmented into:
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Chemical Grade
By application, the market is classified into:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and Beverage
- Foaming Agents
- Others
By industry vertical, the market is segmented into:
- Oil and Gas
- Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Others
By region, the market is classified into:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Key Industry Players in the Global Ammonium Carbonate Industry
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, looking into their capacity, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- Avantor (VWR International, LLC.)
- BASF SE
- Taixing Dongyu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope4 Key Assumptions7 Industry Opportunities and Challenges15 Value Chain Analysis16 Price Analysis
3 Report Description
5 Executive Summary
6 Market Snapshot
8 Global Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
9 North America Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
10 Europe Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
11 Asia Pacific Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
12 Latin America Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
13 Middle East and Africa Ammonium Carbonate Market Analysis
14 Market Dynamics
17 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Avantor (VWR International, LLC.)
- BASF SE
- Taixing Dongyu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Merck KGaA
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 168 |
| Published | July 2025 |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 5 |
