Informe de análisis de tamaño, participación y tendencias del mercado mundial de intermedios clorados: descripción general de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2031

Análisis del mercado de los intermedios clorados

El mercado de los intermedios clorados está experimentando un crecimiento significativo, impulsado por los avances en la química ecológica y los métodos de producción mejorados. Las últimas tecnologías se centran en reducir el impacto ambiental y mejorar la eficiencia, como los procesos catalíticos y las mejores técnicas de reciclaje. El mercado se está expandiendo debido a la creciente demanda de productos farmacéuticos y agroquímicos, y las proyecciones indican un crecimiento sólido a medida que las industrias adoptan prácticas más sostenibles.

Tamaño del mercado de intermedios clorados

El tamaño del mercado global de intermedios clorados se valoró en USD 2.90 mil millones en 2023 y se proyecta que alcance los USD 4.32 mil millones para 2031, con una CAGR del 5,1% durante el período de pronóstico de 2024 a 2031. Además de los conocimientos sobre escenarios de mercado como el valor de mercado, la tasa de crecimiento, la segmentación, la cobertura geográfica y los principales actores, los informes de mercado seleccionados por Data Bridge Market Research también incluyen un análisis experto en profundidad, producción y capacidad por empresa representada geográficamente, diseños de red de distribuidores y socios, análisis detallado y actualizado de tendencias de precios y análisis deficitario de la cadena de suministro y la demanda.

Tendencias del mercado de los intermedios clorados

“Creciente demanda de agroquímicos”

El mercado de los intermedios clorados está experimentando un crecimiento impulsado por la creciente demanda de agroquímicos . Los intermedios clorados, como el clorobenceno y el clorotolueno, son cruciales en la producción de diversos pesticidas y herbicidas. Por ejemplo, el clorobenceno se utiliza para sintetizar el herbicida atrazina, que se utiliza ampliamente en la agricultura para controlar las malas hierbas. El creciente enfoque mundial en mejorar el rendimiento de los cultivos y garantizar la seguridad alimentaria está alimentando la necesidad de agroquímicos eficaces, lo que impulsa el mercado de intermedios clorados. Esta tendencia es particularmente prominente en regiones como Asia-Pacífico, donde la expansión agrícola se está acelerando, lo que impulsa aún más el crecimiento del mercado.

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Chlorinated Intermediates Market Definition

Chlorinated intermediates are chemical compounds containing chlorine atoms, used as precursors in various industrial processes. They play a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and plastics. These intermediates help in creating complex molecules by introducing chlorine atoms, which can enhance the chemical reactivity and stability of the final products.

Chlorinated Intermediates Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Pharmaceutical Industry

The growing pharmaceutical industry drives demand for chlorinated intermediates due to their crucial role in drug synthesis. For instance, intermediates such as 4-chloroaniline are essential for producing antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs. As pharmaceutical sectors expand, especially in developing nations such as India and China, the need for these intermediates increases. This expansion enhances market opportunities, as more drugs and treatments require these vital chemical building blocks.

• Rising Demand for Specialty Chemicals

The rising demand for specialty chemicals, crucial in various industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics, significantly drives the chlorinated intermediates market. For instance, the production of specialty pharmaceuticals often relies on chlorinated intermediates for precise formulations. As industries seek customized and high-performance chemicals for advanced applications, the need for chlorinated intermediates increases, thereby fueling chlorinated intermediates market growth and expansion.

Opportunities

• Advancements in Chemical Manufacturing

Advancements in chemical manufacturing, such as improvements in catalytic processes and automation, boost efficiency and reduce production costs for chlorinated intermediates. For instance, the development of continuous flow reactors has enhanced reaction control and minimized by-products, leading to more cost-effective production. These innovations make chlorinated intermediates more accessible and affordable, stimulating market growth by meeting the increasing demand across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer industries.

• Expansion of Industrial Applications

The expansion of industrial applications for chlorinated intermediates significantly drives market growth. These intermediates are used in various applications, such as solvents for cleaning and degreasing, and catalysts in chemical reactions. For instance, chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene are crucial in the degreasing of metal parts in automotive manufacturing. This versatility across industries enhances the demand and growth potential for chlorinated intermediates.

 Restraints/Challenges

• High Production Costs

High production costs for chlorinated intermediates arise from complex processes and expensive raw materials. These elevated expenses impact profit margins, especially when competing with cheaper, more sustainable alternatives. The high costs of manufacturing and regulatory compliance make it challenging for companies to maintain competitive pricing and profitability, thereby restraining market growth.

• Health and Safety Issues

Handling and processing chlorinated intermediates pose significant health risks, including respiratory issues and potential carcinogenic effects. These hazards necessitate stringent safety measures and protective equipment, increasing operational costs and complexity. The need for extensive safety protocols can impede market growth, as companies must invest heavily in worker safety and compliance, which can detract from profitability and overall market expansion.

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Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Chlorinated Intermediates Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type and end use industries. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Chloroform Fluorocarbon
• Methyl Chloride
• Perchloroethylene
• Trichloroethylene Thymol

End Use Industries

• Water Treatment Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Paper and Pulp Industry
• Plastic Industry
• Pesticides Industry

Chlorinated Intermediates Market Regional Analysis

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by type and end use industries as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the chlorinated intermediates market due to rising urbanization and increased demand for fresh water. The region’s expanding infrastructure and industrial growth are driving the need for chlorinated intermediates. This trend is anticipated to boost market growth significantly throughout the forecast period.

North America is projected to observe significant growth in the chlorinated intermediates market due to the shift from mercury-based production to membrane-based technology by key manufacturers. This transition enhances production efficiency and sustainability, driving increased market demand. As a result, the region is set to experience notable expansion in this sector.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Chlorinated Intermediates Market Share

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Hanwha Solutions Chemical Division Corporation (South Korea)
• INEOS AG (U.K.)
• Tosoh Corporation (Japan)
• PPG Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
• Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• FMC Corporation (U.S.)
• Olin Corporation (U.S.)
• Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
• Occidental Petroleum Corporation (U.S.)
• Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemicals Co. Ltd. (China)
• NIRMA (India)
• Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands)
• Ercros S.A. (Spain)
• Westlake Chemical Corporation (U.S.)
• BorsodChem (Hungary)
• Covestro AG (Alemania)
• KEM ONE (Francia)
• Nouryon (Países Bajos)

Últimos avances en el mercado de intermedios clorados

• En abril de 2024, BASF SE presentó nuevos paquetes de baterías de estado sólido que presentan avances en diseño liviano, mayor seguridad y sustentabilidad. Esta innovación tiene como objetivo reforzar la posición de BASF en el mercado, abordando las crecientes demandas de soluciones de almacenamiento de energía ecológicas y de alto rendimiento.
• En enero de 2023, Covestro AG y LANXESS lanzaron una empresa conjunta centrada en la producción de materias primas sostenibles. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo reducir las emisiones de CO2 en hasta 120.000 toneladas anuales, y LANXESS obtendrá cloro, sosa cáustica e hidrógeno de las plantas de Covestro con certificación ISCC PLUS
• En agosto de 2022, Occidental Petroleum Corporation anunció una inversión de 1100 millones de dólares para mejorar y ampliar su tecnología de producción de cloro-álcali. El proyecto, cuyo inicio está previsto para 2023, mejorará la producción de cloro y sosa cáustica, impulsando las capacidades tecnológicas y la posición de mercado de Occidental.
• En junio de 2021, Industrie De Nora presentó el CECHLO-MS 200, un sistema diseñado para el tratamiento eficiente del agua y las aguas residuales. Esta innovación genera cloro in situ para la desinfección, lo que ayuda a los principales productores de cloro a mejorar su cuota de mercado y a abordar los desafíos críticos del tratamiento del agua.

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