Global Sodium Nitrite Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Grade (Food Grade and Industrial Grade), By Application (Food & Beverages, Corrosion Inhibitors, Dyes & Pigments, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Sodium Nitrite Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Sodium Nitrite Market Size Was Estimated at USD 451.50 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.25% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Sodium Nitrite Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 713.50 Million by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Sodium Nitrite Market Size was worth around USD 451.50 Million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 713.50 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.25 % from 2025 to 2035. Growing global demand, technical developments, regulatory support, and growing use in emerging economies are driving the sodium nitrite market, expanding usage in pharmaceuticals, food preservation, and industrial processes.  

Global Sodium Nitrite Market Forecast and Revenue Outlook

• 2024 Market Size: USD 451.50 Million
• 2035 Projected Market Size: USD 713.50 Million
• CAGR (2025-2035): 4.25%
• Asia Pacific: Largest market in 2024
• North America: Fastest growing market

Key Market Insights

• Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest share in the sodium nitrite market during the forecast period.
• In terms of grade, the industrial grade segment is projected to lead the sodium nitrite market throughout the forecast period  
• In terms of application, the food & beverages segment captured the largest portion of the market

Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

• Growing Demand in Food Preservation: Processed meats and packaged foods are increasingly using sodium nitrite as a color fixative and preservative.
• Development in Pharmaceutical Applications: Increasing use in drug formulation, especially as a diagnostic tool and to treat cyanide poisoning.
• Technological Advancements: Continuous enhancements to production methods that strive to improve environmental sustainability, efficiency, and purity.
• Trend Toward Natural Alternatives: Demand dynamics are being impacted by consumers' growing inclination for natural and organic preservatives.
• Growing Use in Industrial Sectors: Corrosion inhibitors, rubber chemicals, and dye manufacture have all seen increases in use.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the sodium nitrite market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyzes the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the sodium nitrite market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the sodium nitrite market.  

Driving factors

Government programs that uphold public health and food safety regulations, as well as developments in production technologies that increase productivity and lessen environmental effects, are important factors fueling the sodium nitrite market. The industry is anticipated to grow due to developments in food processing technology and growing consumer awareness of food shelf life. Sodium nitrite is being used more often to preserve product freshness and prevent microbiological growth as a result of rising customer demand for packaged and processed products. The use of dependable preservation agents, such as sodium nitrite, has been further promoted by regulatory focus on food safety and quality. Sodium nitrite is essential for curing meats and increasing flavor; therefore, the expansion of the meat processing sector has also increased the sodium nitrite market.

Restraining Factor

The market for sodium nitrite is restricted by factors such as strict environmental laws, health risks from excessive exposure, rising consumer awareness of artificial additives, and the growing demand for natural preservatives in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.  

Market Segmentation   

The global sodium nitrite market is divided into grade and application.

Global Sodium Nitrite Market, By Grade:  

• The industrial grade segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.      

Based on grade, the global sodium nitrite market is segmented into food grade and industrial grade. Among these, the industrial grade segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The industrial grade segment is a result of its wide range of uses in industries like metal treatment, rubber, textiles, chemicals, and dyes. Industrial-grade sodium nitrite is frequently used as an intermediary in the synthesis of different chemical and inorganic compounds, to suppress corrosion, and to produce dyes through diazotization processes.   

The food grade segment in the sodium nitrite market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The expansion of the food-grade segment is mostly due to the rising demand for processed and packaged foods worldwide, where sodium nitrite is used as a color fixative and preservative, particularly in meat and poultry products.  

Global Sodium Nitrite Market, By Application:

• The food & beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.      

Based on application, the global sodium nitrite market is segmented into food & beverages, corrosion inhibitors, dyes & pigments, pharmaceuticals, and others. Among these, the food & beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The rising use of food additives in food & beverages in the meat and poultry industries is the reason for the growth. The substance limits the growth of foodborne pathogens in the meat industry by acting as an antibiotic in addition to a pigment inhibitor. The leading position in the market is mostly due to the rising demand for packaged and convenience meals worldwide, which is being fueled by urbanization and shifting consumer habits.

The pharmaceuticals segment in the sodium nitrite market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The growing need for sodium nitrite in drug formulation, especially for the treatment of cyanide poisoning and as a reagent in numerous diagnostic applications, is the main factor driving the pharmaceutical market.  

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Sodium Nitrite Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the global sodium nitrite market over the forecast period.   

Asia Pacific is characterized by robust industrial expansion, growing food processing industries, and rising pharmaceutical manufacturing in major economies like China, India, and Japan. In the pharmaceutical industry, India has gained a prominent position due to the production of the COVID-19 vaccine. The nation's expanding industry is pushing businesses to produce cutting-edge medical equipment. India is the world's leading supplier of generic medications for the sodium nitrite market, per the IBEF November 2024 report. India supplies half of the world's supply of different types of medications.  

China Sodium Nitrite Market Trends  

China is driven by growing uses in the industrial, medicinal, and food preservation sectors. The use of sodium nitrite has increased due to strict food safety standards and rising consumer demand for packaged and processed products. The sector of food and beverages is predicted to develop as a result of population expansion and rising per capita disposable income. Chinese consumers' eating habits have changed as a result of their busy lifestyles. In 2020, the China Chamber of Commerce stated that the beverage market, which comprises fruits, vegetable juices, and drinks, brought in USD 39,330 million.

Japan Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

Japan's sophisticated pharmaceutical and food processing sectors are its main drivers. The demand for sodium nitrite as a color fixative and preservative has been restricted but sustained due to strict regulatory frameworks governing food safety and additive usage. Japan has made it easier to create high-purity sodium nitrite products with better safety profiles by emphasizing technological innovation.

North America Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

North America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the sodium nitrite market during the forecast period.    

North America's sodium nitrite market, a vital sector of the world's inorganic chemicals industry, is expected to grow rapidly due to rising demand in the water treatment, pharmaceutical, and food preservation industries. Prices for sodium nitrite in the US remained stable at USD 1,215 per MT, indicating consistent demand from the chemical industry. Market estimates suggest that by year's end, the valuation will have increased to USD 402.76 million globally, with North America accounting for the largest regional contributions. New government initiatives, including the Youth Poisoning Protection Act and Washington’s Tyler’s Law, launched in April 2025, enhance sodium nitrite safety by restricting high-concentration sales and transfers to verified entities.

U.S Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

The agricultural industries in the United States are thriving, and the requirement for high crop yields is driving the need for sodium nitrate in fertilizers. The market for sodium nitrite in the US is fueled by its widespread use in pharmaceutical applications, such as treating cyanide poisoning and food preservation, especially in processed meats. Food preservation applications are another way that the U.S. processed food business supports the market.

Canada Sodium Nitrite Market Trends

The pharmaceutical and food processing industries' growing demand is fueling the sodium nitrite industry in Canada. Sodium nitrite is used as a color stabilizer and preservative with caution and consistency due to regulatory frameworks that prioritize food safety and additive control. Furthermore, pharmaceutical uses support market stability, especially when used to treat conditions like cyanide poisoning. Higher purity and adherence to environmental regulations are encouraged by technological developments in industrial processes.

Competitive Analysis:  

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global sodium nitrite market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Worldwide Top Key Players In The Sodium Nitrite Market Include

• BASF SE
• SABIC
• Ural Chem JSC
• Deepak Nitrite Ltd.
• Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd.
• Linyi Luguang Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Airedale Chemical Company Ltd.
• Shijizhuang Fengshan Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Yingfengyuan Industrial Group Limited
• Others   

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent development

• In October 2025, Deepak Group launched an advanced R&D facility aimed at driving future growth in chemical innovation. This new facility features specialized labs, pilot plants, polymer and engineering units, and advanced analytical equipment, thereby highlighting the production of quality products such as sodium nitrate
• In June 2025, BASF announced the opening of a new manufacturing center in Wyandotte, Michigan. This investment ensures the production of quality products such as sodium nitrate
• In April 2025, Deepak Group received a major investment approval to set up a new manufacturing complex expanding domestic production of key specialty chemicals, including sodium nitrate

Market Segment   

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the sodium nitrite market based on the following segments:

 Global Sodium Nitrite Market, By Grade

• Food Grade
• Industrial Grade

Global Sodium Nitrite Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Corrosion Inhibitors
• Dyes & pigments
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Global Sodium Nitrite Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa