Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size was valued at US$ 1504 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1781 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.4% during review period.
Chloromethanes (methane chlorides) refer to a series of compounds formed by the substitution of hydrogen atoms in a methane molecule with chlorine atoms, including methyl chloride (CH₃Cl), methylene chloride (CH₂Cl₂), chloroform (CHCl₃), and carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄).These compounds have widespread applications in industry and laboratories:methyl chloride is primarily used as a methylating agent and refrigerant;methylene chloride serves as a solvent, degreasing agent, and extraction agent;chloroform is utilized as an anesthetic and solvent;and carbon tetrachloride is employed in fire extinguishers and organic synthesis.Additionally, chloromethanes are important raw materials in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, silicones, and organofluorine products.
The chloromethanes (methane chlorides) market remains relatively stable, primarily driven by demand from the chemical, refrigerant, pharmaceutical, and silane industries. Traditional applications include use as intermediates in organic synthesis, production of silane coupling agents, and solvents or propellants in certain industries. However, stricter global environmental regulations are limiting the use of some chloromethanes, particularly in foaming agents and certain refrigerants. Additionally, regional supply chain adjustments are reshaping the industry landscape, with Asia—especially China—becoming the key global production and consumption hub, while growth in Europe and North America is slowing due to regulatory and cost pressures. The future growth of the chloromethanes market will be mainly driven by advancements in green chemical technologies and rising demand for new materials in downstream industries. Firstly, environmental regulations are pushing companies to develop low-pollution, energy-efficient production processes that minimize byproducts and carbon emissions while improving product purity. Secondly, with the rapid expansion of the semiconductor, electronics, and new energy sectors, the demand for silicon-containing materials is increasing, which supports the demand for chloromethanes as precursor substances. Furthermore, chloromethanes remain essential intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, ensuring continued growth in these areas. However, products heavily dependent on traditional industrial applications face growing substitution pressures. Key market drivers include the increasing demand for high-end chemical raw materials from emerging industries such as photovoltaics, electronic packaging, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, accelerating industrialization in Asia, particularly in China and India, provides further opportunities for production and consumption growth. However, challenges include tightening environmental regulations, substitution by more sustainable or efficient alternatives, and cost pressures due to fluctuations in raw material and energy prices. Moreover, global supply chain instability could impact the security of chloromethanes supply, prompting companies to adjust their geographic footprint and production technologies accordingly.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include INEOS Inovyn, Olin Corporation, OxyChem, Nobian, KEM ONE, AGC Chemicals, Tokuyama, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, SRF, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Monochloromethane
Dichloromethane
Trichloromethane
Tetrachloromethane
Market segment by Application
Refrigerant
Thinner
Adhesive
Foaming Agent
Pharmaceutical
Other
Major players covered
INEOS Inovyn
Olin Corporation
OxyChem
Nobian
KEM ONE
AGC Chemicals
Tokuyama
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals
SRF
Jinling Group
Juhua Chemical
LUXI Chemical
Dongyue
Jiangsu Meilan Chemical Co.
Lee & Man Chemical Company
Shandong Lubei Chemical
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Chloromethanes (methane chlorides) refer to a series of compounds formed by the substitution of hydrogen atoms in a methane molecule with chlorine atoms, including methyl chloride (CH₃Cl), methylene chloride (CH₂Cl₂), chloroform (CHCl₃), and carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄).These compounds have widespread applications in industry and laboratories:methyl chloride is primarily used as a methylating agent and refrigerant;methylene chloride serves as a solvent, degreasing agent, and extraction agent;chloroform is utilized as an anesthetic and solvent;and carbon tetrachloride is employed in fire extinguishers and organic synthesis.Additionally, chloromethanes are important raw materials in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, silicones, and organofluorine products.
The chloromethanes (methane chlorides) market remains relatively stable, primarily driven by demand from the chemical, refrigerant, pharmaceutical, and silane industries. Traditional applications include use as intermediates in organic synthesis, production of silane coupling agents, and solvents or propellants in certain industries. However, stricter global environmental regulations are limiting the use of some chloromethanes, particularly in foaming agents and certain refrigerants. Additionally, regional supply chain adjustments are reshaping the industry landscape, with Asia—especially China—becoming the key global production and consumption hub, while growth in Europe and North America is slowing due to regulatory and cost pressures. The future growth of the chloromethanes market will be mainly driven by advancements in green chemical technologies and rising demand for new materials in downstream industries. Firstly, environmental regulations are pushing companies to develop low-pollution, energy-efficient production processes that minimize byproducts and carbon emissions while improving product purity. Secondly, with the rapid expansion of the semiconductor, electronics, and new energy sectors, the demand for silicon-containing materials is increasing, which supports the demand for chloromethanes as precursor substances. Furthermore, chloromethanes remain essential intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, ensuring continued growth in these areas. However, products heavily dependent on traditional industrial applications face growing substitution pressures. Key market drivers include the increasing demand for high-end chemical raw materials from emerging industries such as photovoltaics, electronic packaging, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, accelerating industrialization in Asia, particularly in China and India, provides further opportunities for production and consumption growth. However, challenges include tightening environmental regulations, substitution by more sustainable or efficient alternatives, and cost pressures due to fluctuations in raw material and energy prices. Moreover, global supply chain instability could impact the security of chloromethanes supply, prompting companies to adjust their geographic footprint and production technologies accordingly.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include INEOS Inovyn, Olin Corporation, OxyChem, Nobian, KEM ONE, AGC Chemicals, Tokuyama, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals, SRF, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Monochloromethane
Dichloromethane
Trichloromethane
Tetrachloromethane
Market segment by Application
Refrigerant
Thinner
Adhesive
Foaming Agent
Pharmaceutical
Other
Major players covered
INEOS Inovyn
Olin Corporation
OxyChem
Nobian
KEM ONE
AGC Chemicals
Tokuyama
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals
SRF
Jinling Group
Juhua Chemical
LUXI Chemical
Dongyue
Jiangsu Meilan Chemical Co.
Lee & Man Chemical Company
Shandong Lubei Chemical
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
130 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Chloromethanes (Methane Chlorides) by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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