Chlor-Alkali Market Report by Product (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Soda Ash, and Others), Production Process (Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Others), Application (Pulp and Paper, Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Soap and Detergent, Alumina, Textile,

Chlor-Alkali Market Report by Product (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Soda Ash, and Others), Production Process (Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Others), Application (Pulp and Paper, Organic Chemical, Inorganic Chemical, Soap and Detergent, Alumina, Textile, and Others), and Region 2024-2032


The global chlor-alkali market size reached US$ 70.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 104.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% during 2024-2032.

Chlor-alkali refers to the process of producing chlorine and caustic soda by the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution. It is widely utilized in the manufacturing of other sodium and chlorine-based derivates or products like chlorinated paraffin, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, bleaching powder, and hydrogen gas. At present, it finds extensive application in numerous end use industries, such as chemicals, paper and pulp, pharmaceuticals and beauty and personal care.

Chlor-Alkali Market Trends:

At present, there is a rise in the demand for caustic soda and its derivates around the world. This can be accredited to its considerable application in the production of paper and pulp, textiles and the synthesis of many organic and inorganic chemicals. Apart from this, the flourishing automobile and construction industries worldwide are contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the growing upgradation and rapid industrialization is encouraging leading market players to invest in research and development (R&D) activities and make allied products. In addition, on account of increasing environmental concerns, these players are employing membrane cell technology, which is creating a favorable market outlook. Besides this, there is a significant rise in the utilization of chlorine in healthcare facilities for hyper chlorination of potable water to prevent Legionella colonization, chlorination of water distributed systems used in hemodialysis centers, disinfection of laundry, cleaning of surfaces, local use to decontaminate blood spills, decontamination of medical waste prior to dental therapy and disposal. Other major factors, including the escalating demand for water treatment due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and increasing production capacity and exports of textiles and apparel, are projected to impel the growth of the market further in the upcoming years.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global chlor-alkali market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product, production process and application.

Breakup by Product:
  • Caustic Soda
  • Chlorine
  • Soda Ash
  • Others
Breakup by Production Process:
  • Membrane Cell
  • Diaphragm Cell
  • Others
Breakup by Application:
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Organic Chemical
  • Inorganic Chemical
  • Soap and Detergent
  • Alumina
  • Textile
  • Others
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being AGC Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Covestro AG, Formosa Plastics Corporation, INOVYN Chlorvinyls Limited (INEOS AG), Kemira Oyj, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Olin Corporation, PCC SE, Tosoh Corporation, Vynova Group (The International Chemical Investors Group) and Westlake Chemical Corporation (TTWF LP).

Key Questions Answered in This Report:
  • How has the global chlor-alkali market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global chlor-alkali market?
  • What are the key regional markets?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the production process?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
  • What is the structure of the global chlor-alkali market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the industry?


1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Chlor-Alkali Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product
6.1 Caustic Soda
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Chlorine
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Soda Ash
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Production Process
7.1 Membrane Cell
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Diaphragm Cell
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Others
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
8.1 Pulp and Paper
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Organic Chemical
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Inorganic Chemical
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Soap and Detergent
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Alumina
8.5.1 Market Trends
8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Textile
8.6.1 Market Trends
8.6.2 Market Forecast
8.7 Others
8.7.1 Market Trends
8.7.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
9.1 North America
9.1.1 United States
9.1.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
9.1.2 Canada
9.1.2.1 Market Trends
9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Asia-Pacific
9.2.1 China
9.2.1.1 Market Trends
9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2.2 Japan
9.2.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2.3 India
9.2.3.1 Market Trends
9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
9.2.4 South Korea
9.2.4.1 Market Trends
9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
9.2.5 Australia
9.2.5.1 Market Trends
9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
9.2.6 Indonesia
9.2.6.1 Market Trends
9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
9.2.7 Others
9.2.7.1 Market Trends
9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.1.1 Market Trends
9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
9.3.2 France
9.3.2.1 Market Trends
9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3.3 United Kingdom
9.3.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
9.3.4 Italy
9.3.4.1 Market Trends
9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.5.1 Market Trends
9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
9.3.6 Russia
9.3.6.1 Market Trends
9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
9.3.7 Others
9.3.7.1 Market Trends
9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
9.4.1 Brazil
9.4.1.1 Market Trends
9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
9.4.2 Mexico
9.4.2.1 Market Trends
9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
9.4.3 Others
9.4.3.1 Market Trends
9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
14.3.1 AGC Inc.
14.3.1.1 Company Overview
14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.1.3 Financials
14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.2 Akzo Nobel N.V.
14.3.2.1 Company Overview
14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.2.3 Financials
14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.3 Covestro AG
14.3.3.1 Company Overview
14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.3.3 Financials
14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.4 Formosa Plastics Corporation
14.3.4.1 Company Overview
14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.4.3 Financials
14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.5 INOVYN Chlorvinyls Limited (INEOS AG)
14.3.5.1 Company Overview
14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.6 Kemira Oyj
14.3.6.1 Company Overview
14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.6.3 Financials
14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.7 Occidental Petroleum Corporation
14.3.7.1 Company Overview
14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.7.3 Financials
14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.8 Olin Corporation
14.3.8.1 Company Overview
14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.8.3 Financials
14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.9 PCC SE
14.3.9.1 Company Overview
14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.10 Tosoh Corporation
14.3.10.1 Company Overview
14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.10.3 Financials
14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
14.3.11 Vynova Group (The International Chemical Investors Group)
14.3.11.1 Company Overview
14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.12 Westlake Chemical Corporation (TTWF LP)
14.3.12.1 Company Overview
14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
14.3.12.3 Financials

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