Global Chlorine Market By Application ( EDC/PVC, C1/C2 Aromatics, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, Chlorinated Intermediaries, Isocyanates, Propylene Oxide, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Others), By Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019

The global chlorine market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.9% between 2014 and 2019. Rising demand of chlorine products in emerging markets, high demand from end-user industries, and large-scale existing production capacities of chlorine and vinyl products are driving the growth of this market. On the other hand, environmental concerns and energy intensive operations are likely to restrain growth of global chlorine market in coming years.

Chlorine and its downstream derivatives have been targeted by environmentalists based on concerns about pollution related to mercury-based chlorine production. These industries are now under considerable pressure. The use of chlorine in the pulp and paper industries as a bleaching agent is decreasing in North America and Western Europe owing to these environmental concerns.

Asia-Pacific dominates the global chlorine market, having accounted for a market share of 58% in 2014, followed by North America and Europe. Asia-Pacific is expected to sustain the leading position in the global chlorine market in coming years as well.

The leading players in the global market for chlorine are The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Hanwha Chemical Corporation (South Korea), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (U.S.), Solvay SA (Belgium), Tata Chemicals Limited (India), Ineos Limited (Switzerland), Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), Olin Corporation (U.S.), Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemicals Co. Limited (China), Tosoh (Japan), PPG Industries (U.S.), FMC Corporation (U.S.), and Nirma Limited (India).

The report studies the global market and its various segments to present in-depth insights regarding the current and future market trends, upcoming growth opportunities, leading and emerging segments, and the top market players.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 11)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 14)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Chlorine Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Chlorine Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 20)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 22)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Chlorine Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics

5 Chlorine Market, By Application (Page No. - 28)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Global Chlorine Market in EDC/PVC, By Region
    5.3 Global Chlorine Market in C1/C2 Aromatics, By Region
    5.4 Global Chlorine Market in Chemicals-Inorganic, By Region
    5.5 Global Chlorine Market in Chemicals-Organic, By Region
    5.6 Global Chlorine Market in Chlorinated Intermediaries, By Region
    5.7 Global Chlorine Market in Isocyanates, By Region
    5.8 Global Chlorine Market in Propylene Oxide, By Region
    5.9 Global Chlorine Market in Pulp & Paper, By Region
    5.10 Global Chlorine Market in Water Treatment, By Region
    5.11 Global Chlorine Market in Other Applications (TIO2, HCI), By Region
    5.12 Sneak View: Global Chlorine Market, By Application

6 Chlorine Market, By Region (Page No. - 51)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 North America Chlorine Market
           6.2.1 North America Chlorine Market, By Application
    6.3 Europe Chlorine Market
           6.3.1 Europe Chlorine Market, By Application
    6.4 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market
           6.4.1 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market, By Application
    6.5 ROW Chlorine Market
           6.5.1 ROW Chlorine Market, By Application

7 Chlorine Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 71)
    7.1 Chlorine Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Expansions
    7.4 Joint Ventures

8 Chlorine Market, By Company (Page No. - 76)
    8.1 the DOW Chemical Company
           8.1.1 Overview
           8.1.2 Key Financials
           8.1.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.1.4 Related Developments
           8.1.5 MMM Analysis
    8.2 Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy)
           8.2.1 Overview
           8.2.2 Key Financials
           8.2.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.2.4 Related Developments
           8.2.5 MMM Analysis
    8.3 PPG Industries
           8.3.1 Overview
           8.3.2 Key Financials
           8.3.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.3.4 Related Developments
           8.3.5 MMM Analysis
    8.4 Tata Chemicals Limited
           8.4.1 Overview
           8.4.2 Key Financials
           8.4.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.4.4 Related Developments
           8.4.5 MMM Analysis
    8.5 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd.
           8.5.1 Overview
           8.5.2 Key Financials
           8.5.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.5.4 Related Developments
           8.5.5 MMM Analysis
    8.6 Tosoh Corporation
           8.6.1 Overview
           8.6.2 Key Financials
           8.6.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.6.4 Related Developments
           8.6.5 MMM Analysis
    8.7 Hanwha Chemical Corporation
           8.7.1 Overview
           8.7.2 Key Financials
           8.7.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.7.4 Related Developments
           8.7.5 MMM Analysis
    8.8 Ineos Group Limited
           8.8.1 Overview
           8.8.2 Product and Service Offerings
           8.8.3 Related Developments
           8.8.4 MMM Analysis
    8.9 Olin Corporation
           8.9.1 Overview
           8.9.2 Key Financials
           8.9.3 Product and Service Offerings
           8.9.4 Related Developments
           8.9.5 MMM Analysis

9 Appendix (Page No. - 102)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
           9.1.6 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT:  Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (53 Tables)

Table 1 Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 Application Market Growth, 2014 (%)
Table 3 Comparison With Parent Market, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Comparison With Parent Market, 2013–2019 (KT)
Table 5 Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 8 Global Chlorine Market, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Global Chlorine Market, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 10 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 12 Global Chlorine Market in EDC/PVC, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 13 Global Chlorine Market in EDC/PVC, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 14 Global Chlorine Market in C1/C2 Aromatics , By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 15 Global Chlorine Market in C1/C2 Aromatics , By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 16 Global Chlorine Market in Inorganic Chemicals, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 17 Global Chlorine Market in Inorganic Chemicals, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 18 Global Chlorine Market in Organic Chemicals, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 19 Global Chlorine Market in Organic Chemicals, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 20 Global Chlorine Market in Chlorinated Intermediaries, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 21 Global Chlorine Market in Chlorinated Intermediaries, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 22 Global Chlorine Market in Isocyanates, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 23 Global Chlorine Market in Isocyanates, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 24 Global Chlorine Market in Propylene Oxide, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 25 Global Chlorine Market in Propylene Oxide, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 26 Global Chlorine Market in Pulp & Paper, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 27 Global Chlorine Market in Pulp & Paper, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 28 Global Chlorine Market in Water Treatment, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 29 Global Chlorine Market in Water Treatment, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 30 Global Chlorine Market in Other Applications (TIO2, HCI), By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 31 Global Chlorine Market in Other Applications (TIO2, HCI), By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 32 Global Chlorine Market, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 33 Global Chlorine Market, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 34 North America Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 35 North America Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 36 Europe Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 37 Europe Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 38 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 39 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 40 ROW Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 41 ROW Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 42 Chlorine Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013(%)
Table 43 Global Chlorine Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 44 Global Chlorine Market: Expansions
Table 45 Global Chlorine Market: Joint Ventures
Table 46 The DOW Chemical Company: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 47 Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy): Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 48 PPG Industries: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 49 Tata Chemicals Limited: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 50 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd.: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 51 Tosoh Corporation: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 52 Hanwha Chemical Corporation: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 53 Olin Corporation: Key Financials, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (54 Figures)

Figure 1 Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Snapshot
Figure 8 Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2014 Vs. 2019
Figure 10 Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 12 Global Chlorine Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 13 Global Chlorine Market in EDC/PVC, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Global Chlorine Market in C1/C2 Aromatics, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Global Chlorine Market in Chemicals-Inorganic, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Global Chlorine Market in Organic Chemicals, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Global Chlorine Market in Chlorinated Intermediaries, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Global Chlorine Market in Isocyanates, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 Global Chlorine Market in Propylene Oxide, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 20 Global Chlorine Market in Pulp & Paper, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Global Chlorine Market in Water Treatment, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 Global Chlorine Market in Other Applications (TIO2, HCI), By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 23 Sneak View: Global Chlorine Market
Figure 24 Global Chlorine Market: Growth Analysis, By Region, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 25 Global Chlorine Market: Growth Analysis, By Region, 2013-2019 (KT)
Figure 26 North America Chlorine Market Overview, 2013 & 2019 (%)
Figure 27 North America Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 North America Chlorine Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 29 Europe Chlorine Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 30 Europe Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 31 Europe Chlorine Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 32 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 33 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 34 Asia-Pacific Chlorine Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 35 ROW Chlorine Market Overview, 2014 & 2019 (%)
Figure 36 ROW Chlorine Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 37 ROW Chlorine Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 38 Chlorine Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 39 the DOW Chemical Company: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 40 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 41 Occidental Petroleum Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 42 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 43 PPG Industries: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 44 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 45 Tata Chemicals Limited: Revenue Mix, 2013
Figure 46 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 47 Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 48 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 49 Tosoh Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 50 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 51 Contribution of Chlorine Segment Towards Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 52 Ineos Group Limited: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 53 Olin Corporation: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 54 Company Revenue, 2009-2013 (USD MN)

The global chlorine industry is well established marketplace and is projected to witness decent growth in coming years. Drivers of this industry are identified as rising demand of chlorine products in emerging markets, high demand from end-user industries, and large-scale existing production capacities of chlorine and vinyl products. The restraining factors are identified as environmental concerns and energy-intensive operations of the chlorine industry. The burning issues in the market are mainly the environmental concerns regarding carbon and mercury emissions. The industry players are entering into joint ventures and also opting for capacity expansions to address the demands generated by end-user industries and developing countries.

The global chlorine market was valued at $26,279.0 million in 2014 and is projected to reach $33,362.0 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. It is projected to reach a volume of 76,078 KT at a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period.

Amongst all chlorine applications, organic chemicals is estimated to have the highest CAGR of 3.44% between 2014 and 2019 in terms of volume, followed by the EDC/PVC with a projected CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific leads the global market for chlorine with the highest revenue. The growth in demand of chlorine in Asia-Pacific is expected to be driven by the vinyls chain (EDC/VCM/PVC) in coming years.  China accounts for the highest consumption of chlorine at both regional and global level.   

The Chinese government is planning to boost infrastructure and residential housing in the country, which will further drive the regional demand. In Europe, the market for chlorine is estimated to grow at a marginal rate during the forecast period. The countries in Europe follow stringent environmental regulations to control the harmful industrial emissions. In North America, particularly in the U.S., the growth in demand for chlorine is expected to be driven by the vinyls chain (EDC/VCM/PVC). Some new capacities are likely to start production as the demand from the vinyl industry is projected to increase owing to the growing demand from construction and residential housing. In the U.S., environment problems have caused certain applications of chlorine to be phased out, including the cluster rules in the pulp and paper industry mandating chlorine-free bleaching.

The leading players in the market are The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Hanwha Chemical Corporation (South Korea), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (U.S.), Solvay SA (Belgium), Tata Chemicals Limited (India), Ineos Limited (Switzerland), Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan), Olin Corporation (U.S.), Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemicals Co. Limited (China), Tosoh (Japan) and PPG Industries (U.S.), FMC Corporation (U.S.), and Nirma Limited (India).