Chlor-alkali Market Expected to Expand at a Steady CAGR through 2030
Chlor-alkali Market: Introduction
In
terms of value, the global chlor-alkali
market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4% from 2020 to 2030 and cross
value of US$ 100
Bn by 2030. In
terms of demand, Asia Pacific led the global chlor-alkali market in 2019. This
trend is expected to continue between 2020 and 2030. Rise in
demand for chlor-alkali products in various applications such as building &
construction, healthcare, aluminum processing, pulp & paper, and chemical
processing is estimated to propel the global chlor-alkali market during the
forecast period. Based on application, the PVC segment accounted for key share
of the global chlor-alkali market in 2019. It is is estimated to remain the
dominant segment of the global chlor-alkali market during the forecast period.
Increase in usage of pipes & fittings, profiles, and wire & cables–
these are primarily made of PVC– is a prominent factor projected to propel the
chlor-alkali market in the near future.
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Currently,
the global chlor-alkali market has been severely hampered by the COVID-19
crisis. The ‘lockdown’ situation in most of the countries across the globe has
adversely affected the operating rates and logistics scenario. China, a major
producer and exporter of chlor-alkali, is facing severe challenges related to
the coronavirus outbreak. Chlor-alkali plant operating rates have decreased
significantly in the country. Currently, plants are operating at the rate of
around 60% in
China.
The
‘lockdown’ situation across the globe has hit road, sea, and air
transportation. This has led to high level of inventories among the major
producers of chlor-alkali in the world. The pandemic situation is still
evolving; most of the countries are relying on lockdown to counter the
outbreak. Thus, the chlor-alkali market is expected to contract in 2020.
Environmental
Concerns Associated With Chlor-alkali May Hamper Overall Demand
Chlorine
is primarily used to produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is
non-biodegradable; and generates dioxins when burnt for controlled recycling.
Furthermore, hydrochloric acid is generated during the thermal decomposition of
PVC. Chlorine is also a highly reactive gas. Inhalation of small amounts of
chlorine for short periods of time adversely affects the human respiratory
system and can result in irritation of the skin and eyes. Thus, environmental
constraints associated with chlor-alkali production may hamper the overall
demand for chlor-alkali during the forecast period.
In 2017, the
European Union enacted regulations to cease the manufacture of chlorine via the
mercury cell process owing to environmental concerns. The 21 mercury technology
plants were operational in Europe in 2017. Currently, seven of these have
closed down, while 14 have been converted or are in the process of conversion
into less harmful membrane technology.
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Asia
Pacific to be Highly Lucrative Region of Chlor-alkali Market
In
terms of value, Asia Pacific held prominent share of more than 60% of the
global chlor-alkali market in 2019.
Development of smart cities, particularly in India, and increasing urbanization
and industrialization in Asia Pacific are projected to boost the demand for
chlor-alkali in the region in the near future. Chlor-alkali is widely employed
in manufacture of PVC and glass, which are primarily employed in building &
construction activities for residential, commercial, and industrial
applications.
The
chlor-alkali market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a CAGR of more
than 4.7% between 2020 and 2030. Together,
China and India accounted for more than 70% share of the chlor-alkali
market in Asia Pacific inn 2019. Presence of large number end-user industries
such as alumina manufacturing, PVC production, chemical processing, pulp &
paper, textile, and glass manufacturing is a key factor that is anticipated to
drive the demand for chlor-alkali in these countries during the forecast
period.
Competition
Landscape
Global
manufacturers of chlor-alkali have made substantial investments to expand their
business over the last few years. In September 2018, AGC started
evaluations to expand the capacity of its chlor-alkali business in Thailand,
which is estimated to produce 590,000 tons
of caustic soda. In November
2018, Tata Chemicals announced plans to expand the soda ash
capacity by about 150,000
MT. In February
2019, Grasim Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group,
announced plans to acquire the chlor-alkali business of KPR Industries to
strengthen its footprint in the chlor-alkali market. Major manufacturers of chlor-alkali
include Dow,
Solvay, Tata Chemicals Ltd., INEOS, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Kemira,
Tosoh Corporation, and AGC Inc.
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