Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Application (Adiponitrile, Sodium Cyanide & Potassium Cyanide, Acetone Cyanohydrin, Cyanogen Chloride, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Application (Adiponitrile, Sodium Cyanide & Potassium Cyanide, Acetone Cyanohydrin, Cyanogen Chloride, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030


The Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market would witness market growth of 1.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 155.1 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 1.5% (2019-2022).

Hydrogen cyanide is broadly utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, inclusive of sedatives, anesthetics, and analgesics. These pharmaceutical merchandises are indispensable for clinical procedures, pain management, and affected person care, leading to a continuous demand for HCN. As healthcare systems strive to meet these growing demands, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals is on the rise, consequently growing the demand for HCN. Hydrogen cyanide is essential in pharmaceutical synthesis as a building block for many drug compounds. It enables the introduction of chemically numerous molecules with suited residences for therapeutic applications.

Hydrogen cyanide is specially produced from natural gas or coal, each of which is a finite resource. The availability and value of these raw substances can impact the manufacturing and furnishing of HCN. Fluctuations in the availability or expenses of natural fuel or coal can disrupt the manufacturing procedure and lead to supply chain challenges. Limited availability can result from geopolitical tensions, extraction difficulties, or modifications in helpful resource allocation.

According to Germany Trade and Invest, the German chemical industry sales in 2020 were EUR 160 billion. Germany's chemical industry was Number 1 in Europe. Germany has a highly export-oriented chemical industry. Global economic factors and international demand for chemical products can influence the growth of the industry and, consequently, the need for hydrogen cyanide. Germany has strict safety and environmental regulations governing the use of hazardous chemicals. Adherence to these regulations is essential for the responsible use of hydrogen cyanide in industrial processes. The factors mentioned above will propel the market growth in this region.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $86.2 million by 2030. The UK market is registering a CAGR of 1.5% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would showcase a CAGR of 2.3% during (2023 - 2030).

Based on Product, the market is segmented into Hydrogen Cyanide Liquid, and Hydrogen Cyanide Gas. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Adiponitrile, Sodium Cyanide & Potassium Cyanide, Acetone Cyanohydrin, Cyanogen Chloride, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Air Liquide S.A., Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), INEOS Group Holdings S.A., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Ascend Performance Materials LLC (SK Capital and Partners), Kuraray Co., Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Cyanco International, LLC (Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.) and Cornerstone Chemical Company (Littlejohn & Co., LLC).

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Product (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Hydrogen Cyanide Liquid
  • Hydrogen Cyanide Gas
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Adiponitrile
  • Sodium Cyanide & Potassium Cyanide
  • Acetone Cyanohydrin
  • Cyanogen Chloride
  • Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Companies Profiled
  • Air Liquide S.A.
  • Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
  • INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Ascend Performance Materials LLC (SK Capital and Partners)
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd.
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
  • Cyanco International, LLC (Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.)
  • Cornerstone Chemical Company (Littlejohn & Co., LLC)
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, by Product
1.4.2 Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, by Application
1.4.3 Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.3 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
Chapter 4. Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
4.1 Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Liquid Market, By Country
4.2 Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Gas Market, By Country
Chapter 5. Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
5.1 Europe Adiponitrile Market, By Country
5.2 Europe Sodium Cyanide & Potassium Cyanide Market, By Country
5.3 Europe Acetone Cyanohydrin Market, By Country
5.4 Europe Cyanogen Chloride Market, By Country
5.5 Europe Others Market, By Country
Chapter 6. Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Country
6.1 Germany Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.1.1 Germany Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.1.2 Germany Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.2 UK Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.2.1 UK Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.2.2 UK Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.3 France Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.3.1 France Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.3.2 France Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.4 Russia Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.4.1 Russia Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.4.2 Russia Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.5 Spain Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.5.1 Spain Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.5.2 Spain Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.6 Italy Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.6.1 Italy Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.6.2 Italy Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
6.7 Rest of Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market
6.7.1 Rest of Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Product
6.7.2 Rest of Europe Hydrogen Cyanide Market, By Application
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Air Liquide S.A.
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 SWOT Analysis
7.2 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.2.5 SWOT Analysis
7.3 INEOS Group Holdings S.A.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 Recent strategies and developments:
7.3.4.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.3.4.2 Partnerships, Collaborations & Agreements:
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Ascend Performance Materials LLC (SK Capital and Partners)
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Recent strategies and developments:
7.5.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations & Agreements:
7.5.2.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.5.3 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Kuraray Co., Ltd.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.6.4 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Asahi Kasei Corporation
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.7.5 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental Analysis
7.8.4 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Cyanco International, LLC (Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.)
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 SWOT Analysis
7.10. Cornerstone Chemical Company (Littlejohn & Co., LLC)
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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