Dicalcium phosphate is also known as dibasic calcium phosphate, is a water-insoluble, white odourless powder. It consists of circa 28% calcium content, thereby acts as a nutritional supplement for calcium in various end-use industries such as food & beverage, animal feed, pharmaceutical, health & care and agriculture. You can also find dicalcium phosphate for sale for personal use.

Dicalcium phosphate also finds applications in the agricultural sector to manufacturing an extensive range of phosphate fertilizers and is also used as a vital ingredient in pet foods. In addition, it is also used as a tartar control agent in oral care products such as toothpaste.

The agricultural segment is projected to expand rapidly in the coming years. The increased use of dicalcium phosphate in the production of fertilizers and animal feed is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Growing geriatric population and rising consumption of dietary products are further driving the demand for dicalcium phosphate globally.

Additionally, rising prevalence of calcium-related diseases such as osteoporosis, rickets, hypoparathyroidism and others coupled with the deficiency of essential nutrients in the human body is aiding the growth of dicalcium phosphate as a calcium supplement. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of agricultural, food & beverage and pharmaceutical industry, is likely to fuel the demand for dicalcium phosphate during the forecast period.