Global Fatty Acid Chlorides Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Fatty Acid Chlorides market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1842 million in 2025 to US$ 2382 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Fatty Acid Chlorides Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Fatty Acid Chlorides sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Fatty Acid Chlorides sales for 2025 through 2031. With Fatty Acid Chlorides sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Fatty Acid Chlorides industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Fatty Acid Chlorides portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Fatty Acid Chlorides market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Fatty Acid Chlorides and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Fatty Acid Chlorides market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Lauroyl Chloride
Oleoyl Chloride
Palmitoyl Chloride
Myristoyl Chloride
Coco Fatty Acid Chloride
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Surfactants
Pharmaceutical
Agrochemicals
Food and Beverage
Specialty Chemicals
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
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 Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
What factors are driving Fatty Acid Chlorides market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Fatty Acid Chlorides market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Fatty Acid Chlorides break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Fatty Acid Chlorides Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Fatty Acid Chlorides sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Fatty Acid Chlorides sales for 2025 through 2031. With Fatty Acid Chlorides sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Fatty Acid Chlorides industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Fatty Acid Chlorides landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Fatty Acid Chlorides portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Fatty Acid Chlorides market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Fatty Acid Chlorides and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Fatty Acid Chlorides.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Fatty Acid Chlorides market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Lauroyl Chloride
Oleoyl Chloride
Palmitoyl Chloride
Myristoyl Chloride
Coco Fatty Acid Chloride
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Surfactants
Pharmaceutical
Agrochemicals
Food and Beverage
Specialty Chemicals
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
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 Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Fatty Acid Chlorides market?
What factors are driving Fatty Acid Chlorides market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Fatty Acid Chlorides market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Fatty Acid Chlorides break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
131 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Fatty Acid Chlorides by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Fatty Acid Chlorides by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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