世界の塩酸市場 – 業界動向と2031年までの予測

塩酸市場の分析と規模

塩酸市場における技術の進歩は、効率性と安全性を高め、さまざまな業界に利益をもたらします。生産プロセスの改善により、より高い純度レベルが保証され、厳しい基準を満たすことができます。これらの進歩により、製造が合理化され、環境への影響が軽減され、コスト削減のメリットがもたらされます。需要が増加するにつれて、イノベーションが市場を形成し、持続可能なソリューションを促進し、用途を拡大します。

例えば、世界鉄鋼協会によると、2021年の世界粗鋼生産量は19億5,850万トンに達し、2020年から3.7%増加しました。この上昇傾向は、世界的なインフラ整備、都市化、産業拡大により今後も続くと予想されます。

世界の塩酸市場規模は、2023年に7,584万米ドルと評価され、2024年から2031年の予測期間中に4.9％のCAGRで成長し、2031年には1億1,120万米ドルに達すると予測されています。市場価値、成長率、セグメンテーション、地理的範囲、主要プレーヤーなどの市場シナリオに関する洞察に加えて、Data Bridge Market Researchがまとめた市場レポートには、詳細な専門家の分析、地理的に表された企業別の生産量と生産能力、販売業者とパートナーのネットワークレイアウト、詳細で最新の価格動向分析、サプライチェーンと需要の不足分析も含まれています。

レポートの範囲と市場セグメンテーション

市場の定義

塩酸は、水に溶けた塩化水素で、強力な腐食性鉱酸です。刺激臭があり、酸洗いや金属洗浄などの工業プロセスに欠かせません。生物学では、胃の消化を助けます。しかし、酸性の性質を持つため、接触すると重度の火傷や呼吸器系の問題を引き起こす可能性があるため、注意が必要です。

塩酸市場の動向

ドライバー

• 化学薬品の需要増加

化学産業が世界中で拡大していることから、さまざまな化学製造プロセスに不可欠な成分である塩酸の需要が高まっています。たとえば、塩酸は塩化ビニルモノマーを合成する PVC 製造に不可欠であり、肥料、染料、医薬品の製造にも極めて重要です。これらの産業が世界的な需要を満たすために拡大するにつれて、塩酸の需要も比例して増加すると予想されます。さまざまな分野で多用途に使用されていることから、塩酸は産業の成長を支え、変化する市場の需要を満たす上で重要な役割を果たしていることが分かります。

• 都市化とインフラ整備の進展

新興経済国における急速な都市化とインフラ整備により、建設資材、特に鉄鋼の需要が高まっています。鉄鋼需要の急増により、鉄鋼製造に不可欠な塩酸の需要も高まります。都市の成長とインフラ整備プロジェクトとの相関関係は、塩酸の需要増加に直接寄与しています。

機会

• 医薬品の需要増加

Hydrochloric acid is indispensable in the pharmaceutical sector for drug synthesis and pH adjustment during formulation. With ongoing medical advancements and the emergence of novel therapies for chronic and rare conditions, the demand for hydrochloric acid in pharmaceutical manufacturing is on the rise, reflecting the industry's evolving needs. For instance, hydrochloric acid plays a crucial role in the production of various medications, including pain relievers, antibiotics, and cardiovascular drugs, fueling its increasing demand in this sector.

• Growing Demand in the Oil and Gas Industry

Hydrochloric acid is vital in the oil and gas industry, particularly in well stimulation and enhanced oil recovery processes. As exploration activities continue and the demand for advanced recovery techniques rises, the need for hydrochloric acid is anticipated to increase, driving growth in its usage within this sector.

 Restraints/Challenges

• Price Volatility of Raw Materials

Hydrochloric acid, mainly a by-product of chlorine manufacturing, faces cost fluctuations due to variable prices of chlorine and hydrogen. These raw materials influence production expenses, affecting hydrochloric acid's market price. Volatility in these inputs adds uncertainty to production costs, challenging profitability and pricing strategies within the hydrochloric acid market.

• Safety Concerns and Handling Risks

Hydrochloric acid's production, handling, and transportation entail substantial safety risks. Accidents can result in severe injuries, environmental harm, and regulatory consequences. Robust safety protocols and thorough employee training are imperative to mitigate these dangers. Compliance is essential to prevent mishaps and ensure responsible handling of this corrosive substance.

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

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

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Development

• In February 2022, Westlake Chemical Corporation's acquisition of Hexion Inc. strengthened its position in the hydrochloric acid market, leveraging Hexion's expertise in specialized products. The move expands Westlake's downstream offerings, enhancing its integrated business and market presence
• In January 2022, BASF's investment in modernizing Ludwigshafen Verbund Sites triples production capacity by 2025, reinforcing its role in global chloroformates and acid chlorides markets. The initiative aligns with BASF's commitment to meeting increasing demand and solidifying its influence
• In August 2021, Occidental Petroleum Corporation's closure of its Niagra Falls plant reduced the supply of critical chemicals such as hydrochloric acid. Reflecting industry dynamics, the decision underscores companies' adaptability to market conditions and strategic priorities
• In March 2021, AGC's restructuring consolidated three Chlor-Alkali companies into a unified entity, optimizing operations and enhancing agility in the hydrochloric acid market. The move underscores AGC's commitment to efficiency and responsiveness to market demands

Hydrochloric Acid Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type, form, application, distribution channel, and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze 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

• Synthetic Hydrochloric Acid
• By-Product Hydrochloric Acid

Form

• Water-Based
• Aqueous
• Solution

 Application

• Steel Pickling
• Oil Well Acidizing
• Ore Processing
• Food Processing
• Pool Sanitation
• Calcium Chloride
• Others

Distribution Channel

• E-Commerce
• B2B
• Specialty Stores
• Others

 End-User

• Food and Beverages
• Steel Industry
• Pharmaceuticals
• Textile
• Oil and Gas
• Chemistry Industry
• Others

Hydrochloric Acid Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by type, form, application, distribution channel, and end-user as referenced above.

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

North America is poised to lead the market, driven by its burgeoning utilization in aerospace applications. The region's emphasis on aerospace technologies fuels demand, propelling its dominance in the market landscape.

Asia-Pacific is expected to show significant growth in the market, driven by increasing spending on research and development for defense and aerospace applications in emerging economies. This trend underscores the region's expanding industrial and technological capabilities.

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 like 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.   

Competitive Landscape and Hydrochloric Acid Market Share Analysis

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 the market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Ashland (U.S.)
• Arkema (France)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Kemira (Finland)
• The Lubrizol Corporation (U.S.)
• NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO. LTD (Japan)
• Dow (U.S.)
• Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology CO., Ltd., (China)
• Aurora Fine Chemicals (U.S.)
• Zouping Dongfang Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
• ACURO ORGANICS LIMITED (U.S.)
• Maxwell Additives Pvt. Ltd (India)
• Chemtex Speciality Limited (India)
• Polysciences, Inc.(U.S.)
• PROTEX INTERNATIONAL (France)
• 企業.エボニック（ドイツ）

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