Global Chlorine Market is estimated to be valued at USD 42.28 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 56.80 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 42.28 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
4.30%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 56.80 Bn
Figure. Chlorine Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Chlorine is a yellow-green gas with a pungent odor. It is a halogen element with chemical symbol Cl and atomic number 17. Chlorine is a very important industrial chemical and its major applications are in water treatment, chemicals and polymers manufacturing. It is highly reactive and commonly produced in aqueous form as sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite for use in water disinfection and bleaching. Chlorine's wide range of applications is driving the market growth globally.
Market Dynamics:
Chlorine market growth is driven by increasing demand from water treatment industry. Safe drinking water is essential for health and with growing population cleaner water is the need of the hour. Chlorine is widely used as a disinfectant in municipal water supplies. Another major driver is its usage in manufacturing a variety of chemicals and polymers. Chlorine derivatives are used to produce solvents, refrigerants, plastics, adhesives and more. However, stringent regulations regarding manufacturing and handling of chlorine due to its hazardous nature pose a challenge. Moreover, development of alternative disinfectants is also restraining the market growth. Meanwhile, growing end use industries in developing nations provide lucrative opportunities for chlorine market expansion.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global chlorine market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global chlorine market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Occidental Chemical Corporation, Ercros SA, Ineos Group Ltd., Olin Corporation, PPG Industries, Tosoh Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Solvay S.A., Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Pvt. Ltd., GAAGC Vinythai, Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd, Chemical Industries (Far East) Limited, Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation, Malay-Sino Chemical Industries Sdn. Bhd., Olin Corporation, P.T. Asahimas Chemical, Viettri Chemical Joint Stock Company
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global chlorine market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global chlorine market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Form:
Powder
Liquid
Others
By Packaging:
Bags
Drums
Others
By Application:
Disinfection
Bleaching
Organic Chemicals
Inorganic Chemicals
Metal Separation
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
BASF SE
Occidental Chemical Corporation
Ercros SA
Ineos Group Ltd.
Olin Corporation
PPG Industries
Tosoh Corporation
Dow Chemical Company
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Solvay S.A.
Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Pvt. Ltd.
GAAGC Vinythai
Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd
Chemical Industries (Far East) Limited
Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
Malaya€?Sino Chemical Industries Sdn. Bhd.
Olin Corporation
P.T. Asahimas Chemical
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Form
Market Snippet, By Packaging
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Chlorine Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Chlorine Market
Impact Analysis
5. Global Chlorine Market, By Form, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Powder
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Liquid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
6. Global Chlorine Market, By Packaging, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Bags
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Drums
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
7. Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Disinfection
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Bleaching
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Organic Chemicals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Inorganic Chemicals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
Metal Separation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Segment Trends
8. Global Chlorine Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Packaging, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT))
Market Size and Forecast, By Packaging, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Packaging, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Packaging, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Packaging, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn & KT)