Bleach Precursor Market

Bleach Precursor Outlook (2024 to 2034)

The global bleach precursor market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 341.3 million in 2024 and has been studied thoroughly and forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 2.3% to end up at US$ 428.4 million by 2034.

Chemical substances known as bleach precursors are employed in crucial steps in the synthesis of bleach, a potent oxidizing agent that is frequently found in cleaning supplies. Growing consumer demand for cleaning supplies and disinfectants, especially in the food processing, healthcare, and textile sectors, is aiding the growth of the market for bleach precursors. Historically, the market has grown steadily due to rising demand from end-use industries such pharmaceuticals, cleaning supplies, and water treatment.

Growing need for environment-friendly bleach substitutes and high demand from developing countries such as China and India will complement market growth over the coming years. Important uses include water treatment, textile bleaching, disinfectants, and cleaning supplies.

• Sales of tetraacetylethylenediamine bleach precursors in 2024 are estimated at US$ 178.5 million, and the segment accounts for 52.3% of the global bleach precursor market share in 2024.
• The laundry detergents segment is worth US$ 82.6 million in 2024 and accounted for 24.2% share of the market.

Report Attribute	Details
Bleach Precursor Market Size (2023A)	US$ 333.4 Million
Estimated Market Value (2024E)	US$ 341.3 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 428.4 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	2.3% CAGR
North America Market Share (2024E)	23.9%
North America Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	2.6% CAGR
China Market Growth Rate (2023A)	2.5% CAGR
Market Share of Top Three Regions	65.5%
Key Companies Profiled	DuPont; FutureFuel Corp; The Lubrizol Corporation; WeylChem Wiesbaden GmbH; Delamine B.V.; Evonik Catalysts; Nease Performance Chemicals; AK ChemTek Co. Ltd; BASF; OxyChem; Solvay; Seventh Generation; Other Prominent Players.

What are the Main Drivers of the Bleach Precursor Market?

“High Use in Household Products and Textiles”

Bleach precursors have become an integral part in several industries, starting from household to textile applications. Different kinds of bleaching activators are available in the market, among which, peroxide-based bleaching activators such as tetraacetylethylenediamine have become the most popular. Textile and paper & pulp industries will remain key end users of bleaching precursors. Utilization in recovered paper has also opened up opportunities for bleach precursor application.

“Steadily Increasing Demand for Eco-friendly Cleaning Products"

Sales growth of bleach precursors will be complemented by the growing demand for environment-friendly cleaning supplies worldwide. Customers are looking for cleaning products that are not just efficient but also sustainable and kind to the environment as they grow more aware of environmental issues.

• The product 'Seventh Generation Concentrated Bleach' from Seventh Generation, a well-known producer of environment-friendly cleaning supplies, is one example. Since it is biodegradable and composed of plant-based materials, this product is well-liked by customers who place a high value on environmental sustainability.

What are the Difficulties Faced by Bleach Precursor Manufacturers?

“Strict Environmental Compliance Challenges”

Manufacturers of bleach precursors encounter great challenges in negotiating the regulatory environment, especially in terms of guaranteeing adherence to health and environmental requirements. Balancing manufacturing and environmental responsibility while complying with stringent regulations is an ongoing challenge for bleach precursor manufacturers.

• For instance, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Clean Water Act govern the use and manufacturing of bleach precursors, which are regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Furthermore, producers are required by the EU's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) legislation to furnish comprehensive details regarding the chemical composition and any hazards of their products.
• Labeling and packaging laws such the EU's Biocide Agents regulation, which controls the use of biocidal agents, must be followed by producers.

Country-wise Insights

How is the Market for Bleach Precursors Faring in Russia?

“Manufacturing Revival and High Consumer Demand"

The market in Russia is estimated at US$ 40.9 million in 2024 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.4% through 2034. This market is projected to generate a US$ 51.9 million absolute opportunity from 2024 to 2034.

Russia is one of the coldest countries in the world and is known for long and cold winters and relatively low precipitation. Normal detergents are not that effective due to the low temperatures across the country. Here is where bleach precursors come into the picture and are specifically formulated for detergent and cleaning solutions to be used at low temperatures. Also, the reason why Russia controls the sodium perborate market for producing bleach precursors lies in its huge output of this chemical substance, stimulated by powerful textile and detergent sectors, together with its convenient location for sales to countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Why is the Market in China Bleach Expected to Advance Faster Than the Global Average?

“Bleach Precursors Widely Used in Booming Manufacturing Sector”

The China bleach precursor market has been projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% and reach US$ 70.8 million by the end of 2034.

China is one of the leading markets for bleach precursors owing to extensive consumption across households. China is the largest producer as well as user of washing machines in the world. Huge population along with high household requirements is the primary reason for the high sales of washing machines.

As such, demand for household cleaning solutions along with laundry detergents has been increasing at a steady pace in China, which, in turn, is driving the requirement for bleach precursors.

Category-wise Insights

How is Market Growth Being Influenced by Use of TAED in Laundry Detergents?

“High Demand for Tetraacetylethylenediamine Due to Effective Laundry Cleaning”

The tetraacetylethylenediamine segment is estimated at US$ 178.5 million in 2024 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.5% through 2034.

Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) is the most common bleach precursor used in laundry detergents, especially in Europe. TAED offers significant advantages such as being highly-effective at lower temperatures, compatible with other ingredients in detergents, good biocidal activity even at 40°C, and no damage to fabrics and dyes. TAED is being used on a large scale in concentrated and highly concentrated detergent powder formulations. New regulations and the introduction of high-efficiency washing machines with low washing temperatures are driving the demand for TAED.

TAED, a bleach precursor, is used on a large scale in detergents as it produces acetic acid, a powerful stain remover for oxidizable stains, also killing bacteria, spores, and viruses. However, poor solubility of TAED in water leads to non-optimal bleaching performance, thus, impacting its growth in the bleach precursor market.

Why is Demand for Bleaching Activators High in Paper and Pulp Industries?

“High-Temperature Fabrics Powering Performance in Demanding Applications”

The paper and pulp segment reached a value of US$ 58.4 million in 2024. Looking ahead, the segment is estimated to climb to US$ 73.7 million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 2.6% during (2024-2034)

• The paper and pulp industry has been thriving owing to the huge consumption of paper, which has risen by 400% in the past four decades, as reported by Green America.

However, with the boom of the digital era, paper consumption has been impacted, though its popularity has remained consistent to some extent. Growing utilization of paper boards in the packaging industry has driven the need for paper across regions. But this high consumption of paper has had a negative impact on the environment with so many trees being cut down. To resolve this and cater to the high demand for paper, paper recycling has become an important aspect of the paper industry, which also accounts for significant utilization of bleaching agents. Thus, paper and pulp remains one of the important end users of bleaching agents, thus ensuring the future demand for bleaching precursors.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the bleach precursor market are DuPont, FutureFuel Corp, The Lubrizol Corporation, WeylChem Wiesbaden GmbH, Delamine B.V., Evonik Catalysts, Nease Performance Chemicals, AK ChemTek Co. Ltd., BASF OxyChem, and Solvay

• In Feb 2020, to boost its market share and production capacity, Solvay acquired WeylChem, a well-known producer of bleach precursors.
• To address the growing demand from the laundry detergent sector, Evonik increased its capacity of making bleach precursors by investing in a new production plant in the United States.

Also, new strategic approaches have been adopted by leading companies to upscale their market presence among consumers. To stay competitive, businesses are devoting a significant portion of their revenues toward research and development (R&D) to find novel solutions for new customers.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of bleach precursors positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in this recently updated market report.

Segmentation of Bleach Precursor Market Research

• By Product Type :

  • Tetraacetylethylenediamine
  • Sodium Nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate

• By Form :

  • Granular
  • Powder

• By End Use :

  • Laundry Detergents
  • Household Cleaners
  • Dishwashing
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Textiles

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa