Sodium Nitrate Market: Trends, Demand, and Future Outlook
The global sodium nitrate market size is expected to reach USD 167.7 million by 2030, and is expected to expand at 5.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Industry growth is majorly driven by the rising usage of sodium nitrate in fertilizers, wherein, it provides the plants with a water-soluble form of nitrogen without altering the pH level of the soil, thus promoting the growth of plants. Additionally, it is used in explosives, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and others. The increasing processed variety in the food & beverage industry, due to rising demand for convenience foods has resulted in increased demand for sodium nitrate. It is used as a preservative and color fixative in poultry, ham, sausages, and cured meats thus, controlling lipid oxidation, providing distinctive flavor, and acting as an anti-micro bacterial agent. Nitric acid manufactured from nitrogen dioxide and ammonia is su...