Global Chloromethane Market Size By Type (Chloroform, Methylene Chloride), By Application (Silicone Polymers, Pharmaceuticals), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Chloromethane Market Size And Forecast

Chloromethane Market size was valued at USD 4.6 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 6.75 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.14% from 2023 to 2030.

Chloromethane is also named methyl chloride or Refrigerant-40 and it has had major applications in refrigeration innovation from the time of its mechanical production. It is placed with haloalkanes which is a group of natural mixtures and contains an aromatic smell. It holds a number of applications such as silicone polymers, usage as a refrigerant, mechanical dissolvable, research facility synthetics, chlorinating specialist, herbicide, sealants, sedatives, glues, and others. The Global Chloromethane Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Chloromethane Market Definition

Chloromethane is plagiarized from methane, it is an extremely flammable, toxic, and colorless gas with a faint sweet smell. The production of this takes place through a chemical reaction between hydrogen chloride and methanol. It is transferred as a liquid under its vapor pressure. Initially, chloromethane used to be utilized as a refrigerant but was discontinued due to its toxicity and flammability. This is mainly utilized in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and the silicone industry and is used in other chemicals too. There is enough chloromethane available in nature, however, it can be prepared synthetically.

Chloromethane is get-ready normally by the activity of daylight on biomass and chlorine present in ocean structures. Because of the poisonous nature of chloromethane, it is inappropriate for personal use. Chloromethanes include products such as methyl chloride, methylene chloride, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform. Rise demand for chemical industries will also act as a growth driver for the chloromethanes market, leading manufacturers and their strategies to balance current supply-demand issues, newer applications development throughout the vertical industries, and regulations across different regions are the factors for market growth.

Chloromethane is additionally used to manufacture methylate silicon and in the formation of agricultural synthetic compounds, methylcellulose, quaternary amines, and butyl rubbers. The huge utilization scope of chloromethane is expected to boost the growth of the Chloromethane Market globally. However, chloromethane is extremely poisonous in nature and if it comes in direct contact, it can possibly have various adverse effects on human beings. It leads to sleepiness, dizziness, disarray, and trouble breathing. This factor is expected to hamper the growth prospects of chloromethane during the upcoming years.

Global Chloromethane Market Overview

Chloromethane is utilized as a refrigerant, and due to high toxicity levels, it is avoided in consumer products. At present, this is used as a chemical intermediate to produce derivatives of chloromethanes like methyl chloride, methylene chloride, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform. Utilization of Chloromethane is done in the production of silicone polymer and butyl rubber. Methylene chloride has many applications like metal cleaning in the pharmaceutical industry.

Chloroforms has applications in agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, as well as chemical intermediates. Methyl chloride is used in the manufacturing of hydro-fluoro olefins that are being used as a replacement for hydrofluorocarbons. The rising adoption of hydrofluorocarbon alternatives is likely to increase demand for chloromethanes. On the other hand, high toxicity levels and environmental issues associated with the utilization of chloromethane may hinder market growth.

Chloromethane exposure from old refrigerators and air conditioners has also been harmful and thus its substitutes, such as chlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and natural refrigerants, are expected to gain preference over the forecast period. The increasing use of chloromethane in the drug manufacturing & medical industry as a mediator as well as the increasing application of silicones in the electronic & automobile industry has triggered the growth of the Chloromethane Market. In addition, growth in the per capita income of consumers, improving living standards and increasing healthcare expenditure of middle-class families in Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the world are the factors that have boosted the demand for products that contain chloromethane.

The growth can be allocated to increasing international trade of technological leaps, fresh food products in refrigerated transport & storage, government support for infrastructure linked to the cold chain industry, and an increase in the demand for perishable foods from consumers. Methyl chloride is used in the manufacturing of hydro-fluoro olefins that are being used as a replacement for hydrofluorocarbons.

Global Chloromethane Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Chloromethane Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Chloromethane Market, By Type

• Chloroform
• Methylene Chloride
• Carbon Tetrachloride

Based on Type, The market is segmented into Chloroform, Methylene Chloride, and Carbon Tetrachloride. Chloroform is used as a solvent, a substance that helps other substances dissolve. Also, it is used in the building, paper, and board industries, and in pesticide and film production. Methylene chloride is used in several industrial processes, in many different industries pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover, paint stripping, and metal cleaning. Carbon tetrachloride has been widely used in industry and dry-cleaning establishments as a degreasing agent, and in households as a spot remover for clothing, furniture, and carpeting.

Chloromethane Market, By Application

• Silicone Polymers
• Pharmaceutical

Based on Application, The market is segmented into Silicone Polymers and Pharmaceuticals. Silicon polymers hold the largest market share for their increasing usage as feedstock in the manufacturing of chemical intermediates like methyl chlorosilanes, and further, these methyl chlorosilanes are used in manufacturing silicone fluids. These silicone fluids made use of chloromethane in several products like processing aids and special chemicals for consumer products such as cosmetics, furniture polishes, auto polishes, and paper coatings.

Chloromethane Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Chloromethane Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia-Pacific is dominating the Global Chloromethane Market due to the ample feedstock availability and a significant number of shale gas reserves in China which is anticipated to move the production of the product in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Chloromethane Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Soliton Inc., Tokuyama Corp., AGC Chemicals Ltd., Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd., Nouryon, AkzoNobel N.V., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Solvay S.A., INEOS Group, Occidental Chemicals, Asahi Glass Co. among others.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In April 2019, a famous enterpriser Nouryon released that they are beginning the construction of the project in May at their site in Frankfurt, Germany for increasing the capacity for chloromethanes which enables in increasing the global customer demand. This expansion is expected to get completed in the year2020.
• In February 2021, Soliton Inc., a reputed medical device firm with a proprietary and novel aesthetic platform technology, has started a new pre-clinical trial in animals.
• GAIL (India) on Friday announced that it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals for setting up a 500 liter per day bioethanol plant in Gujarat at an estimated investment of 1,000 crore rupees.

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