Market overview
The global ammonium carbonate market is worth USD 231 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 310 mn by 2036, growing at a 3.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Technical is the largest by grade segment.
| Scope | Ammonium carbonate in technical, food and reagent grades for baking leavening, chemical processing, ceramics and laboratory use. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 224 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 231 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 310 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 717 kilotonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 917 kilotonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 321,600 per kilotonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Ammonium Carbonate market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 231 mn |
| 2027 | USD 238 mn |
| 2028 | USD 245 mn |
| 2029 | USD 252 mn |
| 2030 | USD 260 mn |
| 2031 | USD 267 mn |
| 2032 | USD 275 mn |
| 2033 | USD 284 mn |
| 2034 | USD 292 mn |
| 2035 | USD 301 mn |
| 2036 | USD 310 mn |
Ammonium Carbonate market segmentation
By grade
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 52.0% | 49.6% | USD 120 mn | 2.5% |
| Food | 28.0% | 29.4% | USD 65 mn | 3.5% |
| Reagent and pharmaceutical | 20.0% | 21.0% | USD 46 mn | 3.5% |
By use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery leavening | 32.0% | 33.9% | USD 74 mn | 3.6% |
| Chemical intermediates | 24.0% | 23.1% | USD 55 mn | 2.6% |
| Ceramics and dyeing | 16.0% | 15.4% | USD 37 mn | 2.6% |
| Laboratory and pharma | 14.0% | 14.8% | USD 32 mn | 3.6% |
| Fertiliser and others | 14.0% | 12.8% | USD 32 mn | 2.1% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumps and cakes | 44.0% | 41.0% | USD 102 mn | 2.3% |
| Powder | 38.0% | 39.0% | USD 88 mn | 3.3% |
| Aqueous solution | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 42 mn | 4.1% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to manufacturers | 52.0% | 49.0% | USD 120 mn | 2.4% |
| Chemical distributors | 36.0% | 37.0% | USD 83 mn | 3.3% |
| Online and retail packs | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 28 mn | 4.6% |
By pack size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk and tote | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 65 mn | 2.2% |
| Bags and drums (25 to 50 kg) | 54.0% | 53.0% | USD 125 mn | 2.8% |
| Small retail packs | 18.0% | 21.0% | USD 42 mn | 4.6% |
Top 25 countries for ammonium carbonate by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 76.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 69 mn | 30.0% | USD 94 mn | 3.1% |
| 2 | United States | USD 28 mn | 12.0% | USD 36 mn | 2.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 16 mn | 7.0% | USD 25 mn | 4.6% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 14 mn | 6.0% | USD 17 mn | 2.1% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 12 mn | 5.0% | USD 14 mn | 1.7% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 9.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 13 mn | 3.8% |
| 7 | France | USD 8.1 mn | 3.5% | USD 9.9 mn | 2.1% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | USD 6.9 mn | 3.0% | USD 8.7 mn | 2.3% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 6.9 mn | 3.0% | USD 8.7 mn | 2.3% |
| 10 | South Korea | USD 6.9 mn | 3.0% | USD 9.3 mn | 3.0% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 4.4 mn | 1.9% | USD 5.8 mn | 2.8% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 3.7 mn | 1.6% | USD 4.9 mn | 2.8% |
| 13 | Mexico | USD 3.5 mn | 1.5% | USD 4.9 mn | 3.5% |
| 14 | Turkey | USD 3.5 mn | 1.5% | USD 4.9 mn | 3.5% |
| 15 | Indonesia | USD 3.0 mn | 1.3% | USD 4.6 mn | 4.2% |
| 16 | Netherlands | USD 2.8 mn | 1.2% | USD 3.5 mn | 2.0% |
| 17 | Poland | USD 2.6 mn | 1.1% | USD 3.4 mn | 2.8% |
| 18 | Russia | USD 2.6 mn | 1.1% | USD 3.4 mn | 2.8% |
| 19 | Australia | USD 2.4 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.2 mn | 2.8% |
| 20 | Thailand | USD 2.4 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.4 mn | 3.5% |
| 21 | Vietnam | USD 2.2 mn | 0.9% | USD 3.3 mn | 4.1% |
| 22 | Taiwan | USD 2.2 mn | 0.9% | USD 2.9 mn | 2.8% |
| 23 | Egypt | USD 1.8 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.5 mn | 3.4% |
| 24 | Belgium | USD 1.8 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.1 mn | 2.0% |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | USD 1.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.9 mn | 3.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 14 mn | 6.1% | USD 19 mn | 3.1% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Merck KGaA
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Honeywell
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Jost Chemical
- Spectrum Chemical
- Avantor
- Univar Solutions
- Tokyo Chemical Industry
- Brenntag
- Ataman Kimya
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Loba Chemie
- Central Drug House
- SD Fine-Chem
- Sisco Research Laboratories
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the ammonium carbonate market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by grade, by use, by form, by sales channel, by pack size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ammonium carbonate market?
The global ammonium carbonate market is estimated at USD 224 mn in 2025 and USD 231 mn in 2026.
How fast will the ammonium carbonate market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 310 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 79 mn.
Which country is the largest market for ammonium carbonate?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 69 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 4.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which ammonium carbonate segment is largest?
In the by grade split, Technical is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading ammonium carbonate companies?
Global leaders include Merck KGaA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Honeywell.
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