GVR Report cover Chlorine Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Chlorine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (EDC/PVC, Organic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Isocyanates), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2016 - 2024

  • Report ID: 978-1-68038-988-3
  • Number of Pages: 112
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

Industry Insights

The global chlorine market size exceeded 70 million tons in 2015. The global industry has experienced rapid growth in the last few years due to the growing demand for chlorine derivatives from various end-use industries such as water, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, plastic, food processing, adhesives, paints & coatings, etc.

It is used as a raw material for manufacturing an extensive range of chemicals which is further projected to boost the demand for chlorine. It is an important raw material used in the production of polyvinyl chloride. Rising demand for PVC in construction, automotive, composite manufacturing applications is anticipated to propel the demand growth.

U.S chlorine market

High risk associated with handling and transportation of chlorine, as it is highly reactive & toxicological substance and also enhances the combustion rate of other materials is likely to limit the growth. Escalating ecological issues coupled with stringent regulations from various regulatory bodies such as IARC, WHO, EPA FDA, etc. is expected to affect the industry over the forecast period.

Chlorine production is considered to be the highly energy-intensive process and thus adds to the product cost. The high number of product manufacturing plants set up globally, especially in China on account of huge demand in the recent past has increased the global chlorine production capacity and has resulted in overproduction. This has brought down chlorine market prices tremendously.

Key players in the market will be foreseen to stress upon implementing sustainability programs focusing on training for safe and economical production of chlorine. Industries, especially in the European markets, are likely to face uncertain business conditions owing to strict environmental regulations.

The market is expected to witness a gradual shift from mercury cell technology towards membrane technology on account of stringent regulations about mercury emission. Industry experts expect the mercury cell technology to phase completely out from the market by 2020.

Application Insights

EDC/PVC application segment is anticipated to emerge as the largest application segment. It is projected to account for over 30% of the total volume and is also expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. Rising demand for PVC from various industries such as an automobile, construction, packaging, etc. will fuel the demand growth.

Also, the growing scope for chlorine application as a solvent in the pharma industry is projected to spur the product demand over the next eight years. The inorganic chemicals segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2016 to 2024. Increasing demand for inorganic chemicals in the pharma industry is directly related to market growth over the coming years.

The water treatment segment is predicted to grow at a high CAGR due to declining freshwater reserves and increasing population in developing countries such as India and Indonesia. The amount of chlorine used in water treatment depends on the level of impurities present in the water. Thus rising demand for wastewater treatment is likely to propel the demand for the market. In addition, increasing demand from various applications, such as isocyanates, paper & pulp, and organic chemicals, is projected to boost the global market growth over the coming years.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific chlorine market led the global industry and accounted for over 50% of total volume in 2015 and is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. High growth can be attributed to rising demand for PVC, especially in the construction, automotive, and packaging industries.

Huge demand from various end-use industries located in China, India, Vietnam, etc. has spurred regional growth. China accounts for most of the chlorine demand in the region and is also the largest manufacturer in the world.

Global chlorine market

Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness price fluctuations owing to an imbalance in the supply and demand of chlorine and caustic soda. Caustic soda is a byproduct of chlorine production and has a considerable impact on the chlorine industry. The spot prices for these products are key indicators of this fluctuation.

North America is expected to witness substantial growth as key manufacturing sectors have regained their momentum after the significant slowdown in the recent past. Key manufacturers in the region are experiencing a shift from mercury-based production to membrane-based technology.

Europe has observed a considerable drop in the global market share in the recent past on account of the sluggish growth of the key end-use industries after the economic downfall. The region is expected to grow at below-average growth rates over the forecast period. MEA and CSA regions are also expected to witness sluggish growth rates owing to the absence of end-use industries in the region.

Chlorine Market Share Insights

Environmental regulations are supposed to limit the growth over the forecast period. Due to the regulations, the industry is anticipated to witness a technological shift from mercury cell technology to membrane-based production. Mercury cell technology requires a significant amount of electricity and emits some amount of mercury in the environment during the process. This demands high regulatory compliances to prevent adverse effects on the environment.

The global chlorine industry is fragmented due to the presence of some market players. The market is expected to witness significant players establishing their manufacturing facilities in emerging regions owing to favorable regulations and lower labor costs. The pricing policies in emerging regions are likely to be affected by variations in its supply and demand.

Some of the primary key participants operating in the global chlorine industry include Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Ineos Group Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Tosoh Corporation, PPG Industries, Tata Chemicals Ltd., BASF SE, FMC Corporation, Olin Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemicals Co. Ltd., and Nirma Ltd. Capacity expansions and strategic alliances amongst key companies are projected to offer new opportunities for the industry participants over the forecast period.

Report Scope

Attribute

Details

Base year for estimation

2015

Actual estimates/Historical data

2014

Forecast period

2016 - 2024

Market representation                                                  

Volume in Kilo Tons

Revenue in USD Million

CAGR from 2016 to 2024

Regional scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S., Germany, U.K., France, China, India, and Japan

Report coverage              

Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends

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