PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772215
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1772215
U.S. Bromine Market Size, Share & Trend Analysis Report By Product (Elemental Bromine, Calcium Bromide Sodium Bromide), By Application (Clear Brine Fluids, Flame Retardants, Biocides, Bromine Based Batteries), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
U.S. Bromine Market Summary
The U.S. bromine market size was estimated at USD 1.01 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.76 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2033. The U.S. oil and gas sector continues to be a major driver of bromine demand, particularly due to its use in clear brine fluids for drilling and well completion.
Bromine's role as a flame retardant in the manufacturing sector is gaining more attention amid evolving safety regulations. It is commonly used in electronics like circuit boards, televisions, and household appliances, as well as in automotive components and building insulation materials. For instance, in producing polyurethane foam used in furniture and car seats, brominated flame retardants ensure compliance with U.S. fire resistance standards. As building codes are tightened in states like California and New York, manufacturers are turning more frequently to bromine-based compounds to meet strict flammability requirements without sacrificing product performance or durability.
Water treatment applications in the U.S. are another key growth area for bromine. Its use in disinfecting industrial cooling systems, municipal water supplies, and recreational facilities like public swimming pools has grown in response to stricter water safety norms. Bromine-based biocides, such as BCDMH (bromochlorodimethylhydantoin), are particularly effective in killing bacteria, algae, and other harmful organisms. These compounds maintain clean, efficient cooling systems in industrial settings, such as paper mills or power plants. With heightened public awareness around waterborne diseases, bromine's advantages over traditional chlorine-based systems-such as reduced odor and better performance at high temperatures are increasing its popularity.
The U.S. is also seeing emerging demand for bromine in advanced energy systems. Zinc-bromine batteries, for example, are being explored by American energy companies as alternatives to lithium-ion technology for grid storage. These batteries offer longer cycle life and greater safety, making them suitable for utility-scale applications. Companies like Redflow and EOS Energy have piloted such systems for renewable energy integration and backup power. Similarly, hydrogen bromide is being investigated in hydrogen fuel cells and industrial synthesis. These developments position bromine not just as a commodity chemical but as a potential enabler of the clean energy transition in the U.S.
Lastly, the bromine market in the U.S. benefits from its strong integration into global supply chains and the ability to import from large producers like Israel and Jordan. Domestic production is concentrated in Arkansas, where companies like Albemarle operate brine extraction and processing facilities. These operations serve local and international demand, with bromine derivatives being exported for flame retardants, drilling fluids, and water treatment chemicals. At the same time, U.S. importers ensure a steady supply of bromine compounds that are not economically feasible to produce domestically. This well-balanced mix of local production and international sourcing allows the U.S. market to remain resilient, adaptable, and competitive in a rapidly changing global chemicals landscape.
U.S. Bromine Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. bromine market report based on the product and application.
- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Elemental Bromine
- Calcium Bromide
- Sodium Bromide
- Others
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Clear Brine Fluids (CBF)
- Flame Retardants
- Biocides
- Bromine-based Batteries
- Other
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Data Analysis Models
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. U.S. Bromine Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6. Industry Trends
- 3.6.1. ESG Analysis
- 3.6.2. Economic Trends
- 3.6.3. Trade Analysis
- 3.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.7.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.7.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.7.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.8. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.8.1. Political
- 3.8.2. Economic
- 3.8.3. Social Landscape
- 3.8.4. Technology
- 3.8.5. Environmental
- 3.8.6. Legal
Chapter 4. U.S. Bromine Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. U.S. Bromine Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Elemental Bromine
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.3. Calcium Bromide
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. Sodium Bromide
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.5. Others
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. U.S. Bromine Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. U.S. Bromine Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. Clear Brine Fluids (CBF)
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3. Flame Retardants
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. Biocides
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5. Bromine-based Batteries
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 6.2. Company Categorization
- 6.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 6.4. Vendor Landscape
- 6.4.1. List of distributors
- 6.5. List of prospective end-users
- 6.6. Strategy Initiatives
- 6.7. Company Profiles/Listing
- 6.7.1. Albemarle Corporation
- 6.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.2. LANXESS Corporation
- 6.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.3. TETRA Technologies Inc.
- 6.7.3.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.4. ICL-IP America Inc.
- 6.7.4.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.5. Clearon Corp.
- 6.7.5.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.6. Honeywell International Inc.
- 6.7.6.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.7. Great Lakes Solutions
- 6.7.7.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.8. Eastman Chemical Company
- 6.7.8.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.9. Polybrom United
- 6.7.9.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.1. Albemarle Corporation
List of Tables
- Table 1 U.S. Bromine market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 2 U.S. elemental bromine market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 3 U.S. calcium bromide market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 4 U.S. sodium bromide market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 5 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, by others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 6 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, in clear brine fluids (CBF), 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 7 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, in flame retardants, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 8 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, in biocides, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 9 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, in bromine-based batteries, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 10 U.S. bromine market estimates and forecasts, in others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Data analysis models
- Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
- Fig. 5 Market snapshot
- Fig. 6 Segmental outlook
- Fig. 7 Competitive outlook
- Fig. 8 U.S. Bromine market outlook, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Fig. 9 Value chain analysis
- Fig. 10 Market dynamics
- Fig. 11 Porter's analysis
- Fig. 12 PESTEL analysis
- Fig. 13 U.S. Bromine market, by product: Key takeaways
- Fig. 14 U.S. Bromine market, by product: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 15 U.S. Bromine market, by application: Key takeaways
- Fig. 16 U.S. Bromine market, by application: Market share, 2024 & 2033
