
Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market Analysis
The Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period.
- Concerns regarding side effects of the intravenous sodium thiosulfate administration is expected to hinder the growth of the market studied.
- Emerging use of sodium thiosulfate in the medical industry is likely to create opportunities in the future.
Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market Trends
Increasing Demand from Water Treatment Applications
- Sodium thiosulfate can be used as a dechlorination agent for swimming pools and aquariums and within water treatment plants to treat settled backwash water prior to release into rivers.
- Sodium thiosulfate reacts with the chlorine in chlorinated water by neutralizing it, thus, making the water safe. Standard tap water usually has a chlorine content of around 3-4 ppm chlorine, this level can be toxic to pond or aquarium fish, so treatment of tap water is always essential before replacing pond or aquarium water.
- Saudi Arabia has emerged as a rapidly growing energy consumer in the Middle Eastern region. The expensive national industrialization program, in addition to rapid urbanization, has led to an increase in the demand for power by 7-10% year-on-year. Many new power generation projects are in the offing, which, in turn, are expected to augment the demand for water treatment applications in the country.
- Many investments and collaborations in petrochemical sector are ongoing in the country, which are expected to provide opportunities for the growth of the water treatment applications market in the future.
- Saudi Aramco and SABIC have also signed a memorandum of understanding to build a complex worth USD 20 billion to convert crude oil into chemicals in the country. The operation is expected to start in 2025, processing around 400 thousand barrels per day of crude oil to produce about 9 million metric ton of chemicals.
- Overall, the water treatment segment is estimated to witness a steady growth during the forecast period.

Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Industry Overview
The Saudi Arabian sodium thiosulfate market is fully import-based, with no production base in the country. The Saudi Arabian sodium thiosulfate market is dominated by distributors who markets the products developed by other manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. Major players in the market include Saudi (Overseas) Marketing & Trading Company (SOMATCO), Fouz Chemical Co., AquaChemie, and Chemsol, among others.
Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market Leaders
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Saudi(Overseas) Marketing & Trading Company (SOMATCO)
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Fouz Chemical Co.
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Chemsol
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Industry Segmentation
The Saudi Arabian sodium thiosulphate market report includes:
Application | Medical |
Photographic Processing | |
Gold Extraction | |
Water Treatment | |
Other Applications |
Medical |
Photographic Processing |
Gold Extraction |
Water Treatment |
Other Applications |
Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market Research FAQs
What is the current Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market size?
The Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market?
Saudi(Overseas) Marketing & Trading Company (SOMATCO), Fouz Chemical Co. and Chemsol are the major companies operating in the Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market.
What years does this Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market cover?
The report covers the Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Saudi Arabia Sodium Thiosulphate Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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