The global Ammonium Thiosulfate market size was US$ 480 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 664 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Ammonium Thiosulfate (ATS) is a widely used chemical compound, primarily employed in agricultural settings as a liquid fertilizer. It typically appears as a clear, colorless liquid that contains 12% nitrogen (N) and 26% sulfur (S), essential nutrients for plant growth. ATS is known for its excellent compatibility with other fertilizers, including nitrogen solutions and NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) liquid blends. This compatibility, combined with its neutral to slightly acidic reaction, makes it a preferred choice for various liquid fertilizer applications, particularly in clear liquid and suspension formulations. In addition to its liquid form, ammonium thiosulfate also exists in a solid crystalline form, which has a noticeable ammonia odor. Both forms are used to deliver essential sulfur and nitrogen to plants, helping to correct sulfur deficiencies in soils and improving crop yield and quality.
Market Concentration and Key Players
The global ammonium thiosulfate market is concentrated among several major manufacturers, with key players including Tessenderlo Group, Bunge, Martin Midstream Partners, and Interoceanic Corporation. These companies dominate the market by producing large quantities of ATS, meeting the demands of the agricultural sector, which relies heavily on sulfur-based fertilizers. North America is the largest market for ammonium thiosulfate, accounting for approximately 70% of global consumption. This dominance is driven by the extensive agricultural land in countries like the United States and Canada, where ATS is frequently used for crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. Europe also holds a significant market share, followed by South America, the Middle East, and Africa. These regions collectively account for over 20% of the global market, driven by growing agricultural activities and the need for efficient crop nutrition in sulfur-deficient soils.
Market Trends and Future Outlook
Ammonium thiosulfate is predominantly used in its liquid form, which constitutes around 80% of the overall market. The liquid form is favored for its ease of application and compatibility with modern farming practices, including precision agriculture techniques. The largest application of ATS is in grain fertilizer, reflecting the critical role it plays in supporting staple food crops like rice, corn, and wheat. As global food demand continues to rise, driven by population growth and changing dietary patterns, the use of ATS in agriculture is expected to increase. In addition to grain crops, ATS is also used for cash crops and various other agricultural applications, as well as some industrial uses.
Recent trends in the agricultural industry, including the increasing focus on sustainable farming and soil health, have further boosted the demand for ammonium thiosulfate. Sulfur deficiencies in soils, particularly in regions that practice intensive farming, are becoming more widespread. ATS provides an efficient solution to these deficiencies, helping to enhance crop yields and nutrient uptake. Furthermore, as precision agriculture and environmentally conscious farming practices become more prevalent, farmers are seeking more efficient and sustainable ways to deliver nutrients to crops. This trend is expected to drive further growth in the ATS market in the coming years, with increasing adoption in both developed and emerging agricultural regions.
The global Ammonium Thiosulfate market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on sales, revenue, and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.
Market Segmentation
By Company:
Tessenderlo Group
Martin Midstream Partners
Poole Agribusiness
TIB Chemicals
Interoceanic Corporation
Koch Fertilizer
Mears Fertilizer
Kugler
R.W. Griffin
Plant Food
Hydrite Chemical
Haimen Wuyang Chemical
Juan Messina
Shakti Chemicals
Bunge
By Type: (Dominant Segment vs High-Margin Innovation)
Ammonium Thiosulfate Solid
Ammonium Thiosulfate Liquid
By Application: (Core Demand Driver vs Emerging Opportunity)
Grain Fertilizer
Cash Crop Fertilizer
Other Agricultural
Industrial
By Region
Macro-Regional Analysis: Market Size & Growth Forecasts
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Micro-Local Market Deep Dive: Strategic Insights
- Competitive Landscape: Player dominance vs. disruptors (e.g., Tessenderlo Group in Europe)
- Emerging Product Trends: Ammonium Thiosulfate Solid adoption vs. Ammonium Thiosulfate Liquid premiumization
- Demand-Side Dynamics: Grain Fertilizer growth in China vs. Cash Crop Fertilizer potential in North America
- Localized Consumer Needs: Regulatory hurdles in EU vs. price sensitivity in India
Focus Markets:
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Southeast Asia
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Ammonium Thiosulfate market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., Ammonium Thiosulfate Liquid in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Cash Crop Fertilizer in India).
Chapter 6: Regional sales and revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Ammonium Thiosulfate value chain, addressing:
- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets
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1 Market Overview
1.1 Ammonium Thiosulfate Product Scope
1.2 Ammonium Thiosulfate by Type
1.2.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.2.2 Ammonium Thiosulfate Solid
1.2.3 Ammonium Thiosulfate Liquid
1.3 Ammonium Thiosulfate by Application
1.3.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Comparison by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.3.2 Grain Fertilizer
1.3.3 Cash Crop Fertilizer
1.3.4 Other Agricultural
1.3.5 Industrial
1.4 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size in Value Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size in Volume Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Price Trends (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Market Size and Prospective by Region
2.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Retrospective Market Scenario by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
2.4 Major Region and Emerging Market Analysis
2.4.1 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.2 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.3 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.4 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.5 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
3 Global Market Size by Type
3.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Historic Market Review by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Price by Type (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Estimates and Forecasts by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Price Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.3 Different Types Ammonium Thiosulfate Representative Players
4 Global Market Size by Application
4.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Historic Market Review by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Price by Application (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Estimates and Forecasts by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.2 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Price Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.3 New Sources of Growth in Ammonium Thiosulfate Application
5 Competition Landscape by Players
5.1 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Players (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Top Ammonium Thiosulfate Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
5.3 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Ammonium Thiosulfate as of 2024)
5.4 Global Ammonium Thiosulfate Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
5.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Ammonium Thiosulfate, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
5.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Ammonium Thiosulfate, Product Type & Application
5.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Ammonium Thiosulfate, Date of Enter into This Industry
5.8 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
6 Region Analysis
6.1 North America Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.1.1 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company
6.1.1.1 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.1.2 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.2 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.3 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.4 North America Ammonium Thiosulfate Major Customer
6.1.5 North America Market Trend and Opportunities
6.2 Europe Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.2.1 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company
6.2.1.1 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.1.2 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.3 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Europe Ammonium Thiosulfate Major Customer
6.2.5 Europe Market Trend and Opportunities
6.3 China Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.3.1 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company
6.3.1.1 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.1.2 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.2 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.3 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.4 China Ammonium Thiosulfate Major Customer
6.3.5 China Market Trend and Opportunities
6.4 Japan Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.4.1 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company
6.4.1.1 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.1.2 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.2 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.4.3 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Japan Ammonium Thiosulfate Major Customer
6.4.5 Japan Market Trend and Opportunities
6.5 Southeast Asia Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.5.1 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company
6.5.1.1 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.5.1.2 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.5.2 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.5.3 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.5.4 Southeast Asia Ammonium Thiosulfate Major Customer
6.5.5 Southeast Asia Market Trend and Opportunities
7 Company Profiles and Key Figures
7.1 Tessenderlo Group
7.1.1 Tessenderlo Group Company Information
7.1.2 Tessenderlo Group Business Overview
7.1.3 Tessenderlo Group Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Tessenderlo Group Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.1.5 Tessenderlo Group Recent Development
7.2 Martin Midstream Partners
7.2.1 Martin Midstream Partners Company Information
7.2.2 Martin Midstream Partners Business Overview
7.2.3 Martin Midstream Partners Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Martin Midstream Partners Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.2.5 Martin Midstream Partners Recent Development
7.3 Poole Agribusiness
7.3.1 Poole Agribusiness Company Information
7.3.2 Poole Agribusiness Business Overview
7.3.3 Poole Agribusiness Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Poole Agribusiness Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.3.5 Poole Agribusiness Recent Development
7.4 TIB Chemicals
7.4.1 TIB Chemicals Company Information
7.4.2 TIB Chemicals Business Overview
7.4.3 TIB Chemicals Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 TIB Chemicals Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.4.5 TIB Chemicals Recent Development
7.5 Interoceanic Corporation
7.5.1 Interoceanic Corporation Company Information
7.5.2 Interoceanic Corporation Business Overview
7.5.3 Interoceanic Corporation Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Interoceanic Corporation Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.5.5 Interoceanic Corporation Recent Development
7.6 Koch Fertilizer
7.6.1 Koch Fertilizer Company Information
7.6.2 Koch Fertilizer Business Overview
7.6.3 Koch Fertilizer Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Koch Fertilizer Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.6.5 Koch Fertilizer Recent Development
7.7 Mears Fertilizer
7.7.1 Mears Fertilizer Company Information
7.7.2 Mears Fertilizer Business Overview
7.7.3 Mears Fertilizer Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Mears Fertilizer Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.7.5 Mears Fertilizer Recent Development
7.8 Kugler
7.8.1 Kugler Company Information
7.8.2 Kugler Business Overview
7.8.3 Kugler Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Kugler Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.8.5 Kugler Recent Development
7.9 R.W. Griffin
7.9.1 R.W. Griffin Company Information
7.9.2 R.W. Griffin Business Overview
7.9.3 R.W. Griffin Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 R.W. Griffin Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.9.5 R.W. Griffin Recent Development
7.10 Plant Food
7.10.1 Plant Food Company Information
7.10.2 Plant Food Business Overview
7.10.3 Plant Food Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Plant Food Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.10.5 Plant Food Recent Development
7.11 Hydrite Chemical
7.11.1 Hydrite Chemical Company Information
7.11.2 Hydrite Chemical Business Overview
7.11.3 Hydrite Chemical Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 Hydrite Chemical Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.11.5 Hydrite Chemical Recent Development
7.12 Haimen Wuyang Chemical
7.12.1 Haimen Wuyang Chemical Company Information
7.12.2 Haimen Wuyang Chemical Business Overview
7.12.3 Haimen Wuyang Chemical Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Haimen Wuyang Chemical Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.12.5 Haimen Wuyang Chemical Recent Development
7.13 Juan Messina
7.13.1 Juan Messina Company Information
7.13.2 Juan Messina Business Overview
7.13.3 Juan Messina Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 Juan Messina Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.13.5 Juan Messina Recent Development
7.14 Shakti Chemicals
7.14.1 Shakti Chemicals Company Information
7.14.2 Shakti Chemicals Business Overview
7.14.3 Shakti Chemicals Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 Shakti Chemicals Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.14.5 Shakti Chemicals Recent Development
7.15 Bunge
7.15.1 Bunge Company Information
7.15.2 Bunge Business Overview
7.15.3 Bunge Ammonium Thiosulfate Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.15.4 Bunge Ammonium Thiosulfate Products Offered
7.15.5 Bunge Recent Development
8 Ammonium Thiosulfate Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Ammonium Thiosulfate Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Ammonium Thiosulfate
8.4 Ammonium Thiosulfate Industrial Chain Analysis
9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Ammonium Thiosulfate Distributors List
9.3 Ammonium Thiosulfate Customers
10 Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Dynamics
10.1 Ammonium Thiosulfate Industry Trends
10.2 Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Drivers
10.3 Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Challenges
10.4 Ammonium Thiosulfate Market Restraints
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer
Tessenderlo Group
Martin Midstream Partners
Poole Agribusiness
TIB Chemicals
Interoceanic Corporation
Koch Fertilizer
Mears Fertilizer
Kugler
R.W. Griffin
Plant Food
Hydrite Chemical
Haimen Wuyang Chemical
Juan Messina
Shakti Chemicals
Bunge
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