H1 2023: In H1 2023, the Asia-Pacific region emerged as the largest consumer of Liquid Chlorine, but the market experienced an overall downturn in sentiment. Weak trading fundamentals and elevated product inventories led to a decline in Liquid Chlorine prices in the region. Lower uptakes by downstream industries, particularly in PVC, disrupted supply and demand dynamics, causing prices to decrease until May 2023. The downstream cleaning product and disinfection industries continued to face low demand due to low end-user usage of Liquid Chlorine. Despite main producers maintaining high stockpiles and sufficient supplies, trading activities in Asia proceeded smoothly. The economy began recovering in early May 2023, driving optimal production in the chlor-alkali industry and a resurgence of demand from downstream PVC and disinfectant industries. However, prices remained low due to the continued low demand for Liquid Chlorine in importing nations, resulting in an abundance of supply in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, in H1 2023, the Liquid Chlorine market in the US exhibited a bearish trend. The region faced an oversupply due to high production in chlor-alkali industries, which generate Liquid Chlorine as a byproduct. The insufficient recovery of the US economy led to inadequate demand for Liquid Chlorine in downstream disinfection, detergent, PVC, and agrochemical sectors throughout H1 2023.
The global Liquid Chlorine market stood at approximately 12.3 million tonnes in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.75% during the forecast period until 2034. Liquid Chlorine is generated as a co-product during the production of Caustic Soda, primarily manufactured through the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution, commonly known as brine. This electrolysis process utilizes membrane, diaphragm, or mercury cell technology. Additionally, Chlorine can be derived through alternative methods, including the electrolysis of potassium chloride brine in membrane or mercury cells with concurrent production of potassium hydroxide, electrolysis of molten sodium or magnesium chloride, electrolysis of hydrochloric acid, or non-electrolytic processes.
Liquid chlorine, a versatile chemical, plays a pivotal role across diverse industries. In water treatment, it stands as a potent disinfectant, effectively eliminating bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms in municipal water supply systems, swimming pools, and wastewater treatment plants. Beyond its role in water treatment, liquid chlorine is a crucial component in the production of bleaching agents for textiles, paper, and pulp industries. Its ability to remove color from fabrics and paper products is central to the bleaching process. The chemical synthesis sector benefits from liquid chlorine as a feedstock for various compounds, including chlorinated solvents and plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In healthcare, liquid chlorine finds use for surface disinfection in hospitals and laboratories, contributing to infection control. The food and beverage industry relies on liquid chlorine for disinfecting and treating process water, ensuring the safety and quality of products. Its application extends to the oil and gas industry, where it is employed for water treatment in oil wells and to control microbial growth in oilfield equipment. Liquid chlorine is a preferred choice for disinfecting swimming pool water, maintaining proper hygiene by preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms. In industrial cleaning, particularly in dairy, brewing, and food processing, liquid chlorine serves sanitation purposes. Laboratories utilize liquid chlorine for chemical analysis and testing due to its reactivity.
The liquid chlorine market experiences dynamic growth fueled by diverse factors shaping its demand and utilization. Essential to water treatment, liquid chlorine plays a pivotal role in disinfecting and purifying water across municipal treatment plants, swimming pools, and industrial processes. The escalating global population, coupled with a heightened awareness of the significance of clean water, propels the demand for liquid chlorine in water treatment applications. Moreover, the chemical industry relies on liquid chlorine as a fundamental raw material for manufacturing various chemicals, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other chlorinated compounds. The chemical sector's expansion, driven by urbanization, industrialization, and the surging demand for plastic products, significantly boosts the need for liquid chlorine. In the paper and pulp industry, liquid chlorine finds application in the bleaching process, with its demand paralleling the growing global need for paper and related products. Additionally, the broad spectrum use of liquid chlorine in sanitation and disinfection processes across healthcare, food processing, and wastewater treatment industries aligns with the heightened emphasis on hygiene standards, further amplifying the demand for liquid chlorine. As the textile industry experiences robust growth, especially in emerging economies, liquid chlorine is integral to the production of textiles and fabrics, contributing to the overall demand for this versatile chemical in various industrial sectors. The global Liquid Chlorine market is anticipated to reach nearly 18.5 million tonnes by 2034.
Based on region, Asia Pacific is the major consumer of Liquid Chlorine. The Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on developing nations like China and India, emerges as a key driver in the liquid chlorine market. As these nations undergo substantial economic shifts, there is a consequential surge in demand for liquid chlorine across diverse sectors. The expanding urban population and concurrent industrial growth necessitate sophisticated water treatment solutions, where liquid chlorine plays a pivotal role. Furthermore, the escalating demand for chemicals in construction, manufacturing, and allied industries amplifies the significance of liquid chlorine as a critical raw material. The Asia-Pacific's strategic position as a major influencer in the liquid chlorine market underscores its pivotal role in shaping global industrial dynamics, creating a sustained and substantial market demand for liquid chlorine, thereby presenting lucrative opportunities to players in the sector.
Based on the end-user industry, the global Liquid Chlorine market is segmented into Vinyl, Propylene Oxide, Chemicals, Water treatment, Intermediates and Others. Among these, Vinyl is the dominating segment and held a market share of roughly 50% in 2023.
Major players in the Global Liquid Chlorine market are Showa Denko K.K, Atul Ltd, Agc Inc., Tata Chemicals, Vencorex, Vynova Group, Meghmani Finechem Limited, Clean Plus Chemicals Ltd, Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd, Hamilton Chemicals, Weifang Yaxing Chemical Co. Ltd, Occidental Chemical Corporation, Toagosie Co. Ltd, DCW Limited, and Others.
Years considered for this report:
Historical Period: 2015- 2022
Base Year: 2023
Estimated Year: 2024
Forecast Period: 2025-2034
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Objective of the Study:
• To assess the demand-supply scenario of Liquid Chlorine which covers production, demand and supply of Liquid Chlorine market in the globe.
• To analyse and forecast the market size of Liquid Chlorine
• To classify and forecast Global Liquid Chlorine market based on end-use and regional distribution.
• To examine competitive developments such as expansions, mergers & acquisitions, etc., of Liquid Chlorine market in the globe.
To extract data for Global Liquid Chlorine market, primary research surveys were conducted with Liquid 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 Liquid Chlorine market over the coming years.
ChemAnalyst calculated Liquid 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 Liquid 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:
• Liquid Chlorine manufacturers and other stakeholders
• Organizations, forums and alliances related to Liquid 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 Liquid 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 Liquid 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 2023
12.3 million tonnes
Market size Volume in 2034
18.5 million tonnes
Growth Rate
CAGR of 3.75% from 2024 to 2034
Base year for estimation
2024
Historic Data
2015 – 2023
Forecast period
2025 – 2034
Quantitative units
Demand in million tonnes and CAGR from 2024 to 2034
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: (Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC), Disinfectant, 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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The global market size of Liquid Chlorine has reached approximately 8.2 million tonnes in 2022.
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Asia Pacific region is the leading consumer of Liquid Chlorine globally.
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