Chlorine Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Global Chlorine Production by Country and is segmented by Application (EDC/PVC, Isocyanates and Oxygenates, Chloromethanes, Solvents and Epichlorohydrin, Inorganic Chemicals, and Other Applications), End-user Industry (Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Paper and Pulp, Plastic, Pesticides, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (kilotons) and value (USD million)

Chlorine Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Chlorine Market Size

Chlorine Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 3.50 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Chlorine Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Chlorine Market Analysis

The Chlorine Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, nationwide lockdowns around the globe, disruption in manufacturing activities and supply chains, production halts, and labor unavailability negatively impacted the dyes and pigment market. However, in 2021 the conditions started recovering, which will likely restore the market's growth trajectory during the forecast period.

  • Over the medium term, the rising demand from the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries and the increasing demand for PVC from the construction industry are the major driving factors augmenting the growth of the market studied.
  • However, stringent government regulations on the use of chlorine are expected to hinder the market's growth.
  • Increasing demand from the wastewater industry may create opportunities in the industry.
  • Asia-Pacific dominates the market across the world, with the largest consumption from China and India.

Chlorine Industry Overview

The chlorine market is partially fragmented and dominated by very few players. These major players include Olin Corporation, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Covestro AG, Formosa Plastic Corporation, and Nouryon, among others.

Chlorine Market Leaders

  1. Olin Corporation

  2. Occidental Petroleum Corporation

  3. Covestro AG

  4. Formosa Plastic Corporation

  5. Nouryon

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Chlorine Market News

  • January 2023: Covestro AG and LANXESS developed a joint venture to produce more sustainable raw materials by reducing CO2 emissions by up to 120,000 tons per year. Under this joint venture, LANXESS will source chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen from the ISCC PLUS-certified sites of Covestro in Leverkusen and Krefeld-Uerdingen.
  • August 2022: Occidental Petroleum Corporation proposed USD 1.1 billion for the chemical upgrade and expansion of the technology of its chlor-alkali production unit. The construction of this project will start in 2023 and will continue to produce chlorine and caustic soda.

Chlorine Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Industries
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for PVC from Various Sectors
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Government Regulations
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
  • 4.5 Technological Snapshot
  • 4.6 Import and Export Trends
  • 4.7 Price Trends

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume and Value)

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 EDC/PVC
    • 5.1.2 Isocyanates and Oxygenates
    • 5.1.3 Chloromethanes
    • 5.1.4 Solvents and Epichlorohydrin
    • 5.1.5 Inorganic Chemicals
    • 5.1.6 Other Applications
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Water Treatment
    • 5.2.2 Pharmaceutical
    • 5.2.3 Chemicals
    • 5.2.4 Paper and Pulp
    • 5.2.5 Plastic
    • 5.2.6 Pesticides
    • 5.2.7 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 ANWIL SA (PKN ORLEN SA)
    • 6.4.2 Covestro AG
    • 6.4.3 Ercros SA
    • 6.4.4 Formosa Plastics Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Hanwha Solutions/Chemical Corporation
    • 6.4.6 INEOS
    • 6.4.7 Kem One
    • 6.4.8 Nouryon
    • 6.4.9 Occidental Petroleum Corporation
    • 6.4.10 Olin Corporation
    • 6.4.11 Spolchemie
    • 6.4.12 Tata Chemicals Limited
    • 6.4.13 Tosoh USA, Inc.
    • 6.4.14 Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co KG
    • 6.4.15 Vynova Group
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Increasing Demand from the Wastewater Industry
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Chlorine Industry Segmentation

Chlorine is a highly reactive and powerful oxidizer; on the Pauling scale, it has the highest electron affinity and third-highest electronegativity, behind only oxygen and fluorine. Chlorine is produced by passing an electric current through a brine solution. 

The Chlorine Market is segmented by Application (EDC/PVC, Isocyanates and Oxygenates, Chloromethanes, Solvents and Epichlorohydrin, Inorganic Chemicals, and Other Applications), End-user Industry (Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Paper and Pulp, Plastic, Pesticides, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (kilotons) and value (USD million).

The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the chlorine market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of volume (kilotons) and value (USD million).

Application EDC/PVC
Isocyanates and Oxygenates
Chloromethanes
Solvents and Epichlorohydrin
Inorganic Chemicals
Other Applications
End-user Industry Water Treatment
Pharmaceutical
Chemicals
Paper and Pulp
Plastic
Pesticides
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Chlorine Market Research FAQs

What is the current Chlorine Market size?

The Chlorine Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Chlorine Market?

Olin Corporation, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Covestro AG, Formosa Plastic Corporation and Nouryon are the major companies operating in the Chlorine Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Chlorine Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Chlorine Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Chlorine Market.

What years does this Chlorine Market cover?

The report covers the Chlorine Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Chlorine Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Chlorine Industry Report

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