Product Code: ETC202716 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
The India potassium thiocyanate market import shipments demonstrated robust growth with a significant CAGR from 2020 to 2024. The growth momentum further accelerated between 2023 and 2024, indicating a market that expanded considerably over the period, showing a clear upward trend.
Potassium thiocyanate is an inorganic compound with the formula KSCN. It is a colorless deliquescent salt that is widely used in dyeing, printing, and photography. It acts as a catalyst for many organic reactions, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals. The India potassium thiocyanate market size was estimated at USD 4 million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 6 million by 2025 with an impressive CAGR of 8% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
The rising demand from various applications such as textiles, dyes & pigments, cleaning agents etc., coupled with increasing investments towards R&D activities are some of the major factors driving growth of the India potassium thiocyanate market. Additionally, government initiatives towards promoting renewable energy sources further support market expansion over upcoming years. Furthermore increasing popularity of eco-friendly products among consumers has led to increased usage of this chemical across various industries including automotive & construction sector which will further propel its demand throughout forecast timeframe.
Fluctuating prices due to volatility in raw material costs coupled with stringent government regulations on use and disposal methods may restrain overall industry development over forecast timeline. Moreover availability issues related to low grade impurities might hamper product demand among end user industries thereby impacting global sales figures negatively during assessment period.
Major players operating in India potassium thiocyanate market include Finar Limited; Akash Chemicals; Prinova Group LLC; Acuro Organics Ltd.; SAMPACK INDIA PVT LTD ; Amrut International ; Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Limited ; Setco Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd.; CHEMIEORGANIK LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED amongst others. These companies have adopted strategies such as mergers & acquisitions collaborations ,new product launch , joint ventures etc., so as remain competitive within ever changing industry dynamics.
The outbreak has had an adverse impact on overall industrial landscape owing to shutdowns imposed by governments nationwide. This has resulted into decreased production capacities along with reduced consumption resulting into revenue decline for key stakeholders involved.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the pharmaceutical industry in India, as potassium thiocyanate is used in certain medications and medical applications. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, where potassium thiocyanate is used as a raw material. |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of potassium thiocyanate in various industrial applications, such as in photography and metal treatment. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices, as potassium thiocyanate production is dependent on the availability and cost of certain chemicals. |
4.3.2 Stringent government regulations and environmental concerns related to the production and usage of potassium thiocyanate. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative chemicals or substitutes that may offer similar properties at a lower cost. |
5 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Trends |
6 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market, By Types |
6.1 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity ? 99%, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Purity ? 99%, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Electroplating, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Refrigerant, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Dyes, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
7 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of potassium thiocyanate used in pharmaceutical formulations in India. |
8.2 Number of new product developments or applications utilizing potassium thiocyanate. |
8.3 Adoption rate of potassium thiocyanate in emerging industries such as electronics or biotechnology. |
9 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Potassium Thiocyanate Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |