Flotation Activators Market Set for Growth as Copper Demand Rises

The flotation activators market is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2036 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from 2026 to 2036, up from an estimated $1.1 billion in 2026.

The demand for flotation activators is driven by base-metal concentrators, which account for 59.0% of the market share in 2026 due to repeated activator dosing in large sulfide-ore flotation circuits.

Copper sulfate is projected to account for 39.0% of the activator type category in 2026, followed by sodium sulfide and lead nitrate.