Magnesium Chloride - Global Industry Market Analysis Report 2020-2031

Magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula MgCl₂, is a typical inorganic salt compound composed of magnesium and chlorine. From the appearance, anhydrous magnesium chloride usually appears as colorless cubic crystals, while magnesium chloride containing crystal water is mostly white or off-white flake, granular or block solids.

The physical and chemical properties of magnesium chloride are very unique. It is highly soluble in water and can be completely ionized in water to form magnesium ions (Mg²⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻), and its aqueous solution is neutral. The melting point of anhydrous magnesium chloride is as high as 714℃ and the boiling point is 1412℃, which allows it to maintain a relatively stable chemical structure under high temperature conditions. In addition, magnesium chloride has strong hygroscopicity. When exposed to air, it will quickly absorb water and deliquesce, so special attention should be paid to moisture-proof when storing it.

In terms of production technology, common methods include seawater extraction, salt lake brine extraction, and magnesium ore processing. The seawater extraction method utilizes the abundant magnesium resources in seawater. First, lime milk is added to the seawater to precipitate magnesium ions in the form of magnesium hydroxide precipitate. Then the magnesium hydroxide precipitate reacts with hydrochloric acid to generate a magnesium chloride solution. After a series of steps such as evaporation concentration and crystallization, the magnesium chloride product is finally obtained. The salt lake brine extraction method is similar to it, but the concentration of magnesium salts in the salt lake brine is higher. After pretreatment such as impurity removal and purification, magnesium chloride can be obtained by evaporation crystallization, cooling crystallization and other methods. The magnesium ore processing method is to react magnesium ore (such as magnesite, dolomite, etc.) with hydrochloric acid, and obtain magnesium chloride through a series of separation and purification operations.

The application scenarios of magnesium chloride are extremely wide. In the field of construction, it is a key raw material for the preparation of magnesium cement. Magnesium cement has excellent properties such as light weight, high strength, fire resistance, heat insulation, and sound insulation. It is widely used in the production of building panels, ventilation ducts, artificial marble, etc. In the agricultural field, magnesium chloride can be used as magnesium fertilizer. Magnesium is an indispensable medium element in the growth process of plants. It not only participates in the synthesis of plant chlorophyll and promotes photosynthesis, but also activates the activity of various enzymes, thereby improving the yield and quality of crops. In the food industry, magnesium chloride is often used as a tofu coagulant. Compared with traditional gypsum, tofu made with magnesium chloride tastes more tender and smooth, and is rich in magnesium and has higher nutritional value. In the chemical industry, magnesium chloride is an important intermediate for the production of magnesium compounds such as metallic magnesium, magnesium oxide, and magnesium hydroxide. In terms of road snow melting, magnesium chloride, as an efficient snow melting agent, can significantly reduce the freezing point of snow water, melt the accumulated snow quickly, and ensure the safety and smoothness of roads.

With the enhancement of environmental awareness and the continuous advancement of industry technology, the magnesium chloride industry has also shown some new development trends. In the production process, more attention is paid to energy conservation and emission reduction and the comprehensive utilization of resources, and the production process is continuously optimized to reduce the generation of waste. In terms of product research and development, we are committed to developing high-purity and low-impurity magnesium chloride products to meet the strict requirements of high-end fields for the quality of magnesium chloride. At the same time, with the deepening of research on the functions of magnesium compounds, the application of magnesium chloride in emerging fields such as new energy, biomedicine, and electronic materials has gradually attracted attention, and more application scenarios are expected to be developed in the future.

Report Scope

This report aims to deliver a thorough analysis of the global market for Magnesium Chloride, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights to assist readers in formulating business growth strategies, evaluating the competitive landscape, understanding their current market position, and making well-informed decisions regarding Magnesium Chloride.

The report is enriched with qualitative evaluations, including market drivers, challenges, Porter’s Five Forces, regulatory frameworks, consumer preferences, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors.

The report provides detailed classification of Magnesium Chloride, such as type, etc.; detailed examples of Magnesium Chloride applications, such as application one, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report provides detailed classification of Magnesium Chloride, such as Anhydrous Magnesium Chloride, Hexahydrate Magnesium Chloride, etc.; detailed examples of Magnesium Chloride applications, such as Metallurgy, Chemical Industry, Building Materials, Food, Deicing and Dust Control, Others, etc., and provides comprehensive historical (2020-2025) and forecast (2026-2031) market size data.

The report covers key global regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa—providing granular, country-specific insights for major markets such as the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil.

The report deeply explores the competitive landscape of Magnesium Chloride products, details the sales, revenue, and regional layout of some of the world's leading manufacturers, and provides in-depth company profiles and contact details.

The report contains a comprehensive industry chain analysis covering raw materials, downstream customers and sales channels.

Core Chapters

Chapter One: Introduces the study scope of this report, market status, market drivers, challenges, porters five forces analysis, regulatory policy, consumer preference, market attractiveness and ESG analysis.
Chapter Two: 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 Three: Magnesium Chloride market sales and revenue in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter Four: 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 Five: Detailed analysis of Magnesium Chloride manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share, footprint, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter Six: Provides profiles of leading manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction.
Chapter Seven: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, customers and sales channel.
Chapter Eight: Key Takeaways and Final Conclusions
Chapter Nine: Methodology and Sources. Show more