PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1873543
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1873543
The global market for Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) was estimated to be worth US$ 744 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 956 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Chloroacetic acid, also called Chloroacetic acid (MCA), is a bi-functional molecule-structured acid. At room temperature, pure MCA is a colorless, deliquescent crystalline mass. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, diethyl ether and acetone. It is extensively used as a chemical intermediate for the production of numerous industrially and commercially important chemicals, including glycine, CMC, TGA, and cyanoacetic acid. It is also used in the production of betaine-type surfactants, synthetic caffeine, and vitamins, and the production of 2, 4-D and methanoates for using in herbicides. MCA is commercially produced through the chlorination of acetic acid during the production of acetic anhydride as a catalyst. MCA is marketed in various forms: as a solid (powder or flakes), in molten form (kept at a temperature > 80°C) or as 80% dilution in water.
The Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) market is driven by its fundamental role as a precursor in producing a wide array of industrial chemicals. It serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), herbicides, detergents, and pharmaceuticals. Its functionality enables the synthesis of performance-enhancing additives for coatings, textiles, and water treatment chemicals. As demand for specialty chemicals and industrial-grade products grows, particularly in emerging economies focused on infrastructure and industrial expansion, the demand for MCAA remains strong due to its versatility in diverse chemical synthesis pathways.
In parallel, regulatory focus on safer production methods and environmental sustainability is reshaping the market landscape. Producers are increasingly investing in cleaner, more efficient synthesis technologies-such as continuous flow reactors and greener chlorination processes-to reduce hazardous by-products and energy usage. These advancements, along with tighter controls on raw material sourcing and effluent treatment, are enhancing production economics and compliance. As a result, the market is not only expanding in volume, but also evolving toward higher-purity grades and value-added derivatives tailored for niche applications in agrochemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and performance polymers.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid).
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Chloroacetic Acid (Monochloroacetic Acid) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.