H1 2023: The largest consumer of Chlorine in H1 2023 was the Asia Pacific region. In H12023, the Chlorine market experienced overall pessimistic sentiments in Asia Pacific Region. Due to weak trading fundamentals and elevated product inventories, the regional market for chlorine saw a decline in prices. Following a disturbance in supply and demand fundamentals was due to lower uptakes by downstream industries like PVC in Asia pacific region, which resulted in declined prices in the region till May 2023. With low end-user usage, the downstream cleaning product and disinfection industries continued to have low demand for chlorine. The main producers of liquid chlorine had high stockpiles and sufficient supplies, which was resulted in smooth trading activities in Asia. The economy began to pick up steam in early May 2023, which resulted in optimal production activities in the chlor-alkali industry and a resurgence of demand from the downstream PVC and disinfectant industries across Asia Pacific region. However, the prices remained low as the low level of demand for chlorine in the importing nations, leading to abundance of chlorine in Asia Pacific region. In H1 2023, chlorine market was bearish in the US. The region had an abundance of supply as a result of high production in the chlor-alkali industries, which produce chlorine as a byproduct. US economy did not recover sufficiently, there was inadequate demand for chlorine in the downstream disinfection and detergent sector, PVC, and agrochemicals till the end of H1 2023.
The global Chlorine market stood at approximately 60 million tonnes in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.12% during the forecast period until 2032.
Chlorine is a multipurpose chemical used in many different industries, including polymers, chemicals, pulp and paper, and water treatment. It is produced by employing a membrane cell and a diaphragm cell to electrolyze a sodium chloride solution. It is a necessary raw material for many different kinds of goods and procedures across numerous industries. In order to ensure the safety and purity of drinking water, chlorine is frequently employed as a disinfectant in municipal water treatment facilities. This helps to kill dangerous bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Chlorine is also a crucial ingredient in the manufacturing of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. PVC finds usage in a variety of products, including automotive parts, flooring, window frames, pipes, and packaging films. Chlorine is used by the pharmaceutical industry to create various pharmaceutical chemicals including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). To protect crops and increase agricultural output, chlorine is used to make agrochemicals such as herbicides, insecticides, and other products. Additionally, it is utilized in a variety of chemical processes to generate chlorinated compounds, which are used in solvents, bleaching agents, and cleaning products, among other industrial applications.
The growth of the chlorine market is therefore being driven by rising demand from the PVC manufacturing and water treatment. PVC comes in two varieties: hard resins and flexible resins. The majority of development potential for rigid resins are found in fittings, pipe and fittings, windows, fencing, roof tiles, and auto parts, among other key end uses. Flexible PVC is used in shower curtains, film and sheets, flooring, coatings for wire and cables, and synthetic leather goods. However, the need for PVC-based packaging materials is anticipate rising due to the growing emphasis on cleanliness as well as the expanding demand for packaged goods. Because of its superior electric-resistance qualities and fire resistance, PVC cables and wires are widely utilized in the electrical industry for electrical insulation. The requirement for PVC-based electrical materials increases along with rising demand from power and electrical infrastructure, which in turn supports the demand for chlorine to produce PVC. Because PVC is favoured in the building, automotive, packaging, and electrical industries, PVC’s rising demand is likely to boost the chlorine market expansion in the coming years. Opportunities in the wastewater treatment are likely to bolster the rising demand of chlorine. The global Chlorine market is anticipated to reach nearly 80 million tonnes by 2032.
Based on region, Asia Pacific is the major consumer of Chlorine, followed by North America. In 2022, Asia Pacific held a market share approximately of 50% of the global Chlorine. The region's use of chlorine is likely to rise as a result of increased urbanization and a growing demand for fresh water in nations like China and India. Also, the growing usage of PVC for making pipes for application in irrigation sector is another factor contributing to the market expansion. Also, Asia Pacific dominates the market in terms of production with China being a significant player.
Based on the end-user industry, the global Chlorine market is segmented into Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC), Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Solvents, Water Sanitation, and Others. Among these, Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC) is the dominating segment and held a market share of roughly 35% in 2022.
Major players in the Global Chlorine market are BASF SE, Solvay S.A., Ercros SA, Covestro AG, Ineos Group Ltd., PPG Industries, Tosoh Corporation, Occidental Chemical Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., and Olin Corporation.
Years considered for this report:
Historical Period: 2015- 2022
Base Year: 2022
Estimated Year: 2023
Forecast Period: 2024-2032
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Objective of the Study:
• To assess the demand-supply scenario of Chlorine which covers production, demand and supply of Chlorine market in the globe.
• To analyse and forecast the market size of Chlorine
• To classify and forecast Global Chlorine market based on end-use and regional distribution.
• To examine competitive developments such as expansions, mergers & acquisitions, etc., of Chlorine market in the globe.
To extract data for Global Chlorine market, primary research surveys were conducted with Chlorine manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and Traders. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, ChemAnalyst was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, ChemAnalyst analyzed various segments and projected a positive outlook for Global Chlorine market over the coming years.
ChemAnalyst calculated Chlorine demand in the globe by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast which was carried out considering the production of raw material to produce Chlorine. ChemAnalyst sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by ChemAnalyst.
Key Target Audience:
• Chlorine manufacturers and other stakeholders
• Organizations, forums and alliances related to Chlorine distribution
• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
• Market research organizations and consulting companies
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders such as Chlorine manufacturers, customers and policy makers. The study would also help them to target the growing segments over the coming years (next two to five years), thereby aiding the stakeholders in taking investment decisions and facilitating their expansion.
Report Scope:
In this report, Global Chlorine market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Attribute
Details
Market size Volume in 2022
60 million tonnes
Market size Volume in 2032
81 million tonnes
Growth Rate
CAGR of 3.12% from 2023 to 2032
Base year for estimation
2023
Historic Data
2015 – 2022
Forecast period
2024 – 2032
Quantitative units
Demand in million tonnes and CAGR from 2023 to 2032
Report coverage
Industry Market Size, Capacity by Company, Capacity by Location, Operating Efficiency, Production by Company, Demand by End- Use, Demand by Region, Demand by Sales Channel, Demand-Supply Gap, Company Share, Foreign Trade, Manufacturing Process.
Segments covered
By End-Use: (Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC), Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Solvents, Water Sanitation, and Others)
By Sales Channel: (Direct Sale and Indirect Sale)
Regional scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America.
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Table of Content
1. Industry Market Size
It is an essential metric for market analysis, as it provides insights into the overall size and growth potential of Chlorine market in terms of value and volume.
2. Capacity By Company
On our online platform, you can stay up to date with essential manufacturers and their current and future operation capacity on a practically real-time basis for Chlorine.
3. Capacity By Location
To better understand the regional supply of Chlorine by analyzing its manufacturers' location-based capacity.
4. Plant Operating Efficiency
To determine what percentage manufacturers are operating their plants or how much capacity is being currently used.
5. Production By Company [Quarterly Update]
Study the historical annual production of Chlorine by the leading players and forecast how it will grow in the coming years.
6. Demand by End- Use [Quarterly Update]
Discover which end-user industry (Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC), Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Solvents, Water Sanitation, and Others) are creating a market and the forecast for the growth of the Chlorine market.
7. Demand by Region
Analyzing the change in demand of Chlorine in different regions, i.e., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America, that can direct you in mapping the regional demand.
8. Demand by Sales Channel (Direct and Indirect)
Multiple channels are used to sell Chlorine. Our sales channel will help in analyzing whether distributors and dealers or direct sales make up most of the industry's sales.
9. Demand-Supply Gap
Determine the supply-demand gap to gain information about the trade surplus or deficiency of Chlorine.
10. Company Share
Figure out what proportion of the market share of Chlorine is currently held by leading players across the globe.
11. Country-wise Export
Get details about quantity of Chlorine exported by major countries.
12. Country-wise Import
Get details about quantity of Chlorine imported by major countries.
13. Manufacturing Process
Discover insights into the intricate manufacturing process of Chlorine.
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The global market size of Chlorine has reached approximately 60 million tonnes in 2022.
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Asia Pacific region is the leading consumer of Chlorine globally.
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