Market overview
The global thionocarbamate flotation collectors market is worth USD 114 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 165 mn by 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR. Chile is the largest country market and Isopropyl ethyl thionocarbamate is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Thionocarbamate collectors used in froth flotation of copper sulphide ores, mainly isopropyl and isobutyl ethyl thionocarbamate, also for gold, zinc and nickel ores. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 110 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 114 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 165 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 20,536 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 27,535 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 5,544 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Thionocarbamate Flotation Collectors market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 114 mn |
| 2027 | USD 118 mn |
| 2028 | USD 123 mn |
| 2029 | USD 127 mn |
| 2030 | USD 132 mn |
| 2031 | USD 137 mn |
| 2032 | USD 142 mn |
| 2033 | USD 148 mn |
| 2034 | USD 153 mn |
| 2035 | USD 159 mn |
| 2036 | USD 165 mn |
Thionocarbamate Flotation Collectors market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isopropyl ethyl thionocarbamate | 60.0% | 58.0% | USD 68 mn | 3.5% |
| Isobutyl ethyl thionocarbamate | 22.0% | 21.9% | USD 25 mn | 3.8% |
| Other thionocarbamates | 18.0% | 20.1% | USD 20 mn | 5.0% |
By ore
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper ores | 72.0% | 71.1% | USD 82 mn | 3.7% |
| Gold and silver ores | 13.0% | 12.7% | USD 15 mn | 3.6% |
| Zinc and nickel ores | 15.0% | 16.2% | USD 17 mn | 4.6% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid | 62.0% | 60.0% | USD 71 mn | 3.5% |
| Emulsion | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 25 mn | 3.8% |
| Solid | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 18 mn | 5.0% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to mines | 56.0% | 54.0% | USD 64 mn | 3.4% |
| Distributors | 30.0% | 30.0% | USD 34 mn | 3.8% |
| Blenders | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 16 mn | 5.2% |
By packaging
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum | 46.0% | 44.0% | USD 52 mn | 3.3% |
| IBC | 30.0% | 30.0% | USD 34 mn | 3.8% |
| Bulk | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 27 mn | 4.6% |
Top 25 countries for thionocarbamate flotation collectors by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 86.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | USD 25 mn | 22.0% | USD 35 mn | 3.4% |
| 2 | China | USD 16 mn | 14.0% | USD 26 mn | 4.9% |
| 3 | Peru | USD 14 mn | 12.0% | USD 20 mn | 3.9% |
| 4 | United States | USD 9.1 mn | 8.0% | USD 13 mn | 3.4% |
| 5 | Australia | USD 8.0 mn | 7.0% | USD 11 mn | 3.0% |
| 6 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | USD 6.8 mn | 6.0% | USD 9.6 mn | 3.5% |
| 7 | Canada | USD 5.7 mn | 5.0% | USD 7.8 mn | 3.2% |
| 8 | Mexico | USD 5.7 mn | 5.0% | USD 8.8 mn | 4.4% |
| 9 | Indonesia | USD 4.5 mn | 4.0% | USD 8.1 mn | 5.9% |
| 10 | Kazakhstan | USD 3.4 mn | 3.0% | USD 4.8 mn | 3.5% |
| 11 | Zambia | USD 1.5 mn | 1.3% | USD 2.0 mn | 3.3% |
| 12 | Philippines | USD 1.3 mn | 1.1% | USD 1.8 mn | 3.3% |
| 13 | Poland | USD 1.1 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.6 mn | 3.3% |
| 14 | Argentina | USD 1.0 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.4 mn | 3.3% |
| 15 | South Africa | USD 0.89 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.2 mn | 3.4% |
| 16 | Brazil | USD 0.79 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.1 mn | 3.3% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 0.68 mn | 0.6% | USD 0.96 mn | 3.5% |
| 18 | Sweden | USD 0.60 mn | 0.5% | USD 0.84 mn | 3.4% |
| 19 | Finland | USD 0.54 mn | 0.5% | USD 0.74 mn | 3.4% |
| 20 | Mongolia | USD 0.47 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.64 mn | 3.3% |
| 21 | Ecuador | USD 0.41 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.58 mn | 3.5% |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.36 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.50 mn | 3.1% |
| 23 | Bolivia | USD 0.32 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.45 mn | 3.4% |
| 24 | Armenia | USD 0.28 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.40 mn | 3.4% |
| 25 | Ghana | USD 0.25 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.35 mn | 3.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 5.4 mn | 4.8% | USD 7.5 mn | 3.4% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Syensqo
- Orica
- Clariant
- Ecolab
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Nasaco
- Qixia Tongda Flotation Reagents
- Tieling Flotation Reagents
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- AECI Mining Chemicals
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 thionocarbamate flotation collectors 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 3.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by ore, by form, by sales channel, by packaging. 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 thionocarbamate flotation collectors market?
The global thionocarbamate flotation collectors market is estimated at USD 110 mn in 2025 and USD 114 mn in 2026.
How fast will the thionocarbamate flotation collectors market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 165 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 51 mn.
Which country is the largest market for thionocarbamate flotation collectors?
Chile is the largest market by revenue at USD 25 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Indonesia is growing fastest at 5.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which thionocarbamate flotation collectors segment is largest?
In the by type split, Isopropyl ethyl thionocarbamate is the largest segment with 60.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading thionocarbamate flotation collectors companies?
Global leaders include Syensqo, Orica, Clariant, Ecolab.
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