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Global Sodium Chlorite Market to Reach USD 1.68 Billion by 2036 as Municipal Water Utilities Pivot to Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED
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Sodium Chlorite Market Global Sodium Chlorite Market to Reach USD 1.68 Billion by 2036 as Municipal Water Utilities Pivot to Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global sodium chlorite market, valued at USD 1.10 billion in 2025, is entering a phase of steady infrastructure-led expansion. According to new market intelligence from Fact.MR, the industry is projected to reach USD 1.68 billion by 2036, expanding at a 3.9% CAGR. The primary catalyst for this growth is a fundamental shift in municipal water treatment. Utilities are increasingly transitioning away from traditional chlorine gas handling—cited for safety and regulatory complexities—toward chlorine dioxide (ClO2) disinfection systems. As sodium chlorite (NaClO2) serves as the non-substitutable precursor for these systems, it has evolved into a mission-critical operational input for water treatment plant managers worldwide. For Details Deep insights, Please Request A sample report for Free https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=7876 Market Snapshot: 2026–2036 2026 Market Valuation: USD 1.14 Billion Projected 2036 Valuation: USD 1.68 Billion Incremental Opportunity: USD 0.54 Billion Dominant Form: 25% Liquid Solution (69.0% market share) Primary Application: Water Treatment (54.0% market share) Transition to ClO2: Safety and Compliance Drive Adoption Municipal utilities now account for 46.0% of the end-use share. In the United States, which leads global growth with a 4.2% CAGR, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance is a major driver. Utilities are mandated to reduce disinfection byproducts (DBPs), such as trihalomethanes. Chlorine dioxide systems, fueled by sodium chlorite, offer a superior profile in reducing these harmful byproducts while maintaining high disinfection efficacy. Furthermore, the pulp and paper industry is contributing to incremental demand. As mills transition to Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF) bleaching processes, sodium chlorite is increasingly utilized as the essential chemical for generating chlorine dioxide on-site. Regional Growth Analysis (CAGR 2026-2036) Country Projected CAGR Primary Growth Driver USA 4.2% Regulatory compliance & infrastructure upgrades Mexico 4.0% Urban water infrastructure expansion Germany 3.8% Industrial disinfection & chemical excellence France 3.5% Utility moder...