Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Fatty Acid Chlorides market size is expected to reach $ 2563 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Fatty Acid Chlorides are highly reactive derivatives of fatty acids, where the carboxyl group (–COOH) is replaced by a chlorine atom (–COCl). They typically have the general formula R-COCl, where R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain (usually C8–C18, derived from natural fats or oils). These compounds are widely used in organic synthesis to produce esters, amides, and polymers, with applications in surfactants, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and cosmetics. Due to their strong reactivity (especially with water and nucleophiles), they require careful handling.
The fatty acid chlorides market is witnessing a shift toward bio-based raw materials, driven by environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable chemicals. Manufacturers are increasingly using coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and other renewable feedstocks to produce fatty acid chlorides, reducing reliance on petroleum-based sources. This trend aligns with global initiatives like the EU Green Deal and corporate sustainability goals, pushing for greener alternatives in surfactants, cosmetics, and polymers.
Fatty acid chlorides (e.g., lauroyl chloride, cocoyl chloride) are critical in producing anionic surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES), widely used in shampoos, detergents, and skincare products. With rising hygiene awareness and disposable incomes in emerging markets (Asia-Pacific, Latin America), demand for high-performance surfactants is accelerating, boosting fatty acid chloride consumption.
Fatty acid chlorides (e.g., stearoyl chloride, oleoyl chloride) are key intermediates in nylon, polyesters, and specialty coatings, enhancing flexibility and water resistance. The automotive and packaging industries are driving demand for lightweight, durable materials, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) components and biodegradable plastics.
Companies are investing in efficient chlorination methods (e.g., catalytic processes, continuous flow reactors) to reduce energy consumption and byproduct formation. Innovations like enzyme-catalyzed synthesis and solvent-free reactions are gaining traction, improving yield and sustainability while lowering costs.
This report studies the global Fatty Acid Chlorides production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Fatty Acid Chlorides and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Fatty Acid Chlorides that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: Fatty Acid Chlorides domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, CABB Chemicals, Italmatch Chemicals, Pingyuan Xinda Chemical, Dongying Dafeng Chemical, NOF CORPORATION, Lianfeng Chemicals, VanDeMark, Huzhou Salon Chemical, Shree Sulphurics, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Fatty Acid Chlorides market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Type:
Lauroyl Chloride
Oleoyl Chloride
Palmitoyl Chloride
Myristoyl Chloride
Coco Fatty Acid Chloride
Others
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Product:
Short Carbon Chain Type
Medium Carbon Chain Type
Long Carbon Chain Type
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Application:
Surfactants
Pharmaceutical
Agrochemicals
Food and Beverage
Specialty Chemicals
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF
CABB Chemicals
Italmatch Chemicals
Pingyuan Xinda Chemical
Dongying Dafeng Chemical
NOF CORPORATION
Lianfeng Chemicals
VanDeMark
Huzhou Salon Chemical
Shree Sulphurics
Shiva Pharmachem
ALTIVIA
Nippon Fine Chemical
WilmarInternationalLimited
Jiangsu Kuaida Agrochemical
Jiangsu Lanfeng Bio-chemical
PMC Isochem
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
2. What is the demand of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Fatty Acid Chlorides are highly reactive derivatives of fatty acids, where the carboxyl group (–COOH) is replaced by a chlorine atom (–COCl). They typically have the general formula R-COCl, where R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain (usually C8–C18, derived from natural fats or oils). These compounds are widely used in organic synthesis to produce esters, amides, and polymers, with applications in surfactants, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and cosmetics. Due to their strong reactivity (especially with water and nucleophiles), they require careful handling.
The fatty acid chlorides market is witnessing a shift toward bio-based raw materials, driven by environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable chemicals. Manufacturers are increasingly using coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and other renewable feedstocks to produce fatty acid chlorides, reducing reliance on petroleum-based sources. This trend aligns with global initiatives like the EU Green Deal and corporate sustainability goals, pushing for greener alternatives in surfactants, cosmetics, and polymers.
Fatty acid chlorides (e.g., lauroyl chloride, cocoyl chloride) are critical in producing anionic surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES), widely used in shampoos, detergents, and skincare products. With rising hygiene awareness and disposable incomes in emerging markets (Asia-Pacific, Latin America), demand for high-performance surfactants is accelerating, boosting fatty acid chloride consumption.
Fatty acid chlorides (e.g., stearoyl chloride, oleoyl chloride) are key intermediates in nylon, polyesters, and specialty coatings, enhancing flexibility and water resistance. The automotive and packaging industries are driving demand for lightweight, durable materials, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) components and biodegradable plastics.
Companies are investing in efficient chlorination methods (e.g., catalytic processes, continuous flow reactors) to reduce energy consumption and byproduct formation. Innovations like enzyme-catalyzed synthesis and solvent-free reactions are gaining traction, improving yield and sustainability while lowering costs.
This report studies the global Fatty Acid Chlorides production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Fatty Acid Chlorides and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Fatty Acid Chlorides that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides total production and demand, 2021-2032, (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT), (based on production site)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (MT)
U.S. VS China: Fatty Acid Chlorides domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, CABB Chemicals, Italmatch Chemicals, Pingyuan Xinda Chemical, Dongying Dafeng Chemical, NOF CORPORATION, Lianfeng Chemicals, VanDeMark, Huzhou Salon Chemical, Shree Sulphurics, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Fatty Acid Chlorides market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Type:
Lauroyl Chloride
Oleoyl Chloride
Palmitoyl Chloride
Myristoyl Chloride
Coco Fatty Acid Chloride
Others
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Product:
Short Carbon Chain Type
Medium Carbon Chain Type
Long Carbon Chain Type
Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market, Segmentation by Application:
Surfactants
Pharmaceutical
Agrochemicals
Food and Beverage
Specialty Chemicals
Others
Companies Profiled:
BASF
CABB Chemicals
Italmatch Chemicals
Pingyuan Xinda Chemical
Dongying Dafeng Chemical
NOF CORPORATION
Lianfeng Chemicals
VanDeMark
Huzhou Salon Chemical
Shree Sulphurics
Shiva Pharmachem
ALTIVIA
Nippon Fine Chemical
WilmarInternationalLimited
Jiangsu Kuaida Agrochemical
Jiangsu Lanfeng Bio-chemical
PMC Isochem
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
2. What is the demand of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
137 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Product
- 7 Market Analysis by Application
- 8 Company Profiles
- 9 Industry Chain Analysis
- 10 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 11 Appendix
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