Global Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Size Study & Forecast, by Application and End User, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market is currently valued at approximately USD 2.99 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow steadily, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Epichlorohydrin, a chlorinated epoxy compound, serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of epoxy resins, synthetic glycerin, and specialty chemicals. Its ability to improve adhesion, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength has made it indispensable across multiple industries. With epoxy resins forming the backbone of coatings, adhesives, and reinforced plastics, the demand for ECH has witnessed robust expansion in tandem with growth in automotive, construction, and electronics manufacturing worldwide.

What's fueling this acceleration is the surging application of epoxy resins in lightweight vehicle components and wind turbine blades. As the automotive sector pivots toward electric and hybrid technologies, manufacturers are increasingly turning to durable, lightweight epoxy-based composites to meet fuel-efficiency norms and structural safety demands. Meanwhile, the electronics industry is rapidly adopting ECH-based materials for circuit encapsulation, insulating resins, and fiber-reinforced substrates used in smartphones, semiconductors, and 5G infrastructure. Furthermore, the rising demand for bio-based ECH, derived from glycerin, is gaining prominence due to its lower environmental impact and alignment with evolving green chemistry protocols and global sustainability goals.

Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the global ECH market, with China, Japan, and South Korea playing pivotal roles in manufacturing and consumption. The booming electronics sector, coupled with aggressive infrastructure spending and rapid industrialization, is driving demand across diverse applications. Europe is also experiencing a resurgence, bolstered by stringent regulations supporting the transition to bio-based materials and growth in pharmaceutical and construction sectors. North America, while mature, continues to witness consistent demand owing to strong research and development activity and the revival of domestic manufacturing capacities in key industries like aerospace and renewable energy.

Major market player included in this report are:

Hexion Inc.
Solvay S.A.
Olin Corporation
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Samsung Fine Chemicals
Aditya Birla Chemicals
The Dow Chemical Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
Spolchemie A.S.
Sasol Limited
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.
Shandong Haili Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Yongjin Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
Anhui Jinma Chemical Co., Ltd.

Global Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Application:

Epoxy Resins
Synthetic Glycerin
Water Treatment Chemicals
Others

By End User:

Automotive
Electronics
Textiles
Pharmaceutical
Construction Industry
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Epichlorohydrin Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Rapid industrial demand for epoxy resins across construction, electronics, and automotive sectors
- 3.2.2. Rising shift toward bio-based ECH due to sustainable manufacturing trends
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs
- 3.3.2. Stringent environmental regulations for hazardous chemical processing
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Emerging economies investing in industrial infrastructure and renewable technologies
- 3.4.2. Innovation in glycerin-derived ECH formulations gaining commercial traction

Chapter 4. Global Epichlorohydrin Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Epichlorohydrin Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Epichlorohydrin Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Epoxy Resins
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Synthetic Glycerin
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Water Treatment Chemicals
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Epichlorohydrin Market Size & Forecasts by End User 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Epichlorohydrin Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Electronics
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Textiles
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.6. Pharmaceutical
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.7. Construction Industry
- 6.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.8. Others
- 6.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.8.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Epichlorohydrin Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. Global Epichlorohydrin Market, Regional Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Epichlorohydrin Market
- 7.3.1. U.S.
- 7.3.2. Canada
7.4. Europe Epichlorohydrin Market
- 7.4.1. UK
- 7.4.2. Germany
- 7.4.3. France
- 7.4.4. Spain
- 7.4.5. Italy
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe
7.5. Asia Pacific Epichlorohydrin Market
- 7.5.1. China
- 7.5.2. India
- 7.5.3. Japan
- 7.5.4. Australia
- 7.5.5. South Korea
- 7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
7.6. Latin America Epichlorohydrin Market
- 7.6.1. Brazil
- 7.6.2. Mexico
7.7. Middle East & Africa Epichlorohydrin Market
- 7.7.1. UAE
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.3. South Africa
- 7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Hexion Inc.
- Company Overview
- Key Executives
- Company Snapshot
- Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- Product/Services Port
- Recent Development
- Market Strategies
- SWOT Analysis
8.3. Solvay S.A.
8.4. Olin Corporation
8.5. Formosa Plastics Corporation
8.6. Samsung Fine Chemicals
8.7. Aditya Birla Chemicals
8.8. The Dow Chemical Company
8.9. Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
8.10. Spolchemie A.S.
8.11. Sasol Limited
8.12. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.
8.13. Shandong Haili Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
8.14. Yongjin Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
8.15. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
8.16. Anhui Jinma Chemical Co., Ltd.