Global Methylene Chloride Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Methylene Chloride market size was valued at US$ 743 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 855 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.1% during review period.

Methylene chloride is an organochloride compound with the formula CH2Cl2. This colorless, volatile liquid with a chloroform-like, sweet odour is widely used as a solvent. Although it is not miscible with water, it is polar, and miscible with many organic solvents.

Global key methylene chloride players include Juhua Group, Lee & Man Chemical Company and Jinling Group etc. The top 3 companies hold a share about 33%. Asia-Pacific is the largest market with a share about 75%, followed by Europe and North America. In terms of product, the product ＞99.5% is the largest segment with a share about 88%. And in terms of applications, the largest application is adhesive with a share 32%.

The global methylene chloride market is experiencing mixed growth trends, driven by its widespread use as an industrial solvent in sectors such as paint stripping, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing. Methylene chloride is highly valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds, making it essential in industries requiring effective cleaning and extraction processes. The growing demand for these applications, particularly in developing regions where industrialization is accelerating, is supporting the market's expansion. However, the solvent's versatility is being challenged by increasing regulatory scrutiny due to its health and environmental risks.

In recent years, stricter regulations, especially in regions like North America and Europe, have been impacting the methylene chloride market. Regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have introduced bans and restrictions on its use in consumer products, particularly paint removers, due to its potential to cause harm to the respiratory system, skin, and nervous system. These restrictions are driving manufacturers to seek safer alternatives and are shifting market dynamics toward more environmentally friendly and less hazardous solvents. This regulatory landscape is expected to limit growth in certain regions while encouraging innovation in alternative solvent technologies.

On the other hand, methylene chloride continues to see demand in sectors where suitable substitutes are not yet fully developed, such as in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Its continued use in drug formulation and the extraction of active ingredients highlights its importance in these sectors. Additionally, the need for effective solvents in industrial cleaning and degreasing remains strong, particularly in developing markets with less stringent environmental regulations. However, the increasing awareness of health risks and the global trend toward greener chemicals may prompt further changes in the market, pushing industries toward more sustainable and safer alternatives in the long term.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Methylene Chloride market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Methylene Chloride market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Methylene Chloride market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Methylene Chloride market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Methylene Chloride market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Methylene Chloride

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Methylene Chloride market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Inovyn, Olin, Occidental Chemical, Nouryon, KEM ONE, AGC Chemicals, Tokuyama, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, SRF, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Methylene Chloride market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Above 99.5%
99%-99.5%

Market segment by Application
Adhesives
Paint Remover
Chemical Processing
Foam Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Metal Cleaning
Others

Major players covered
Inovyn
Olin
Occidental Chemical
Nouryon
KEM ONE
AGC Chemicals
Tokuyama
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals
SRF
Jinling Group
Juhua Chemical
LUXI Chemical
Dongyue
Jiangsu Meilan Chemical Co.
Lee & Man Chemical Company

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Methylene Chloride product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Methylene Chloride, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Methylene Chloride from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Methylene Chloride competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Methylene Chloride breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Methylene Chloride market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Methylene Chloride.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Methylene Chloride sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.