Hydrochloric Acid Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research the Global Hydrochloric Acid Market is estimated to reach USD 135.75 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 5.11%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Hydrochloric Acid Market including market size and trends product mix applications and supplier analysis. Hydrochloric acid (HCl commonly known as muriatic acid) is a powerful colorless mineral acid with numerous industrial applications. It reacts with an organic base to form a hydrochloride salt. Hydrochloric acid was historically made with green vitriol and rock salt. Afterward sulfuric acid and common salt (NaCl)which are chemically similar were employed. Hydrochloric acid is used as a chemical reagent in large-scale vinyl chloride synthesis for PVC plastic and polyurethane. Acid hydrochloride is a versatile chemical.
- August 2021; Occidental Petroleum Corporation closed the Niagra Falls plant which produced chlorine hydrochloric acid sodium hypochlorite and caustic soda.
- February 2022; Westlake Chemical Corporation a petrochemical polymer and building product maker and supplier based in the United States purchased Hexion Inc. Westlake is expected to benefit from this agreement by gaining access to a leading downstream range of coatings and composite products there by greatly extending its integrated business. Hexion Inc. a chemical business headquartered in the United States develops specialist products associated technology and thermosetting polymers for use with hydrochloric acids.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
Hydrochloric acid is the monoprotic acid with the lowest likelihood of an interfering oxidation-reduction reaction among key strong mineral acids used in chemistry including sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and phosphoric acid. Despite its acidity it contains non-reactive and non-toxic chloride ions, making it one of the safest strong acids to work with. Hydrochloric acid solutions of intermediate grade do not degrade with time and retain their concentration when stored. Hydrochloric acid is an effective acidifying reagent due to its properties, availability as a pure reagent and low cost. In titration hydrochloric acid is chosen for measuring base concentrations. Strong acid titrants yield more accurate results since the endpoint is more succinct.
Hydrochloric acid manufacturing and use can have a negative influence on the environment such as chlorine gas emissions and hazardous waste release. As environmental awareness and regulations grow businesses must invest in pollution prevention and waste management solutions.
Market Competitive Landscape
The industry will grow as key market players invest heavily in research and development to diversify their product offerings. Market participants are engaged in a variety of strategic activities to expand their positions in addition to key market changes such as new product releases contractual agreements mergers and acquisitions increased investments and collaboration with other organizations. If rivals in the hydrochloric acid sector wish to grow and flourish in an increasingly competitive market they must offer their products at competitive prices. Local production to reduce operating costs is one of the primary business strategies used by the hydrochloric acid industry to serve clients and expand the market sector. The hydrochloric acid business has recently offered some of medicine's most significant benefits. The major players in the Hydrochloric Acid Market are including AGC Chemicals, BASF SE, Coogee Chemicals, Detrex Corporation, Dongyue Group, Ercros SA, ERCO Worldwide, Inovyn, Nouryon Industrial Chemicals, Olin Corporation
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2020-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Grade, By Application Type, By End-use industry
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| Regions covered | North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe
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| Companies Covered | AGC Chemicals, BASF SE, Coogee Chemicals, Detrex Corporation, Dongyue Group, Ercros SA, ERCO Worldwide, Inovyn, Nouryon Industrial Chemicals, Olin Corporation,
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COVID-19 Impact on Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the hydrochloric acid business especially in 2020. Lockdowns and interruptions reduced demand from businesses that rely heavily on hydrochloric acid including oil and gas steel and textiles. Supply Chain Issues; Lockdowns and travel restrictions disrupted the hydrochloric acid supply chain making it difficult for producers to obtain raw materials and manufacturers to receive supplies. However the market appears to have rebounded since 2021.
Key Target Audience:
- Hydrochloric Acid Manufacturers
- Hydrochloric Acid Distributors and Suppliers
- End-User Industries
- Government Bodies and Regulatory Authorities
- Market Research Organizations and Consulting Firms
- Environmental Protection Agencies
- Trade Associations and Industry Forums
- Academia and Research Institutions
- Logistics and Transportation Companies
- Investors and Financial Institutions
Our in-depth analysis of the Hydrochloric Acid Market includes the following segments:
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By Grade: |
Synthetic Grade
Product Grade
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By Application: |
Oil Well Acidizing
Food Processing
Steel Pickling
Ore Processing
Pool Sanitation
Calcium Chloride
Others
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By End Use Industry: |
Petroleum
Food & Beverages
Mining, Steel
Textile
Water Treatment
Chemical Industry
Others
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Overview of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Segmentation of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market By Grade (Synthetic Grade, Product Grade)
- Segmentation of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market By Application (Oil Well Acidizing, Food Processing, Steel Pickling, Ore Processing, Pool Sanitation, Calcium Chloride others)
- Segmentation of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market By End Use Industry (Petroleum Food & Beverages, Mining Steel, Textile, Water Treatment, Chemical Industry Others)
- Statistical Snap of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Expansion Analysis of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Details on Current Investment in Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Competitive Analysis of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Prominent Players in the Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- SWOT Analysis of Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
- Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Hydrochloric Acid Market
7. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market, By Grade (USD Million)2020-2023
7.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Grade, 2020-2026
7.2. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Grade, 2027-2033
7.3. Synthetic Grade
7.4. Product Grade
8. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market, By Application (USD Million)2020-2023
8.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2026
8.2. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Application, 2027-2033
8.3. Oil Well Acidizing
8.4. Food Processing
8.5. Steel Pickling
8.6. Ore Processing
8.7. Pool Sanitation
8.8. Calcium Chloride
8.9. Others
9. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market, By End Use Industry (USD Million)2020-2023
9.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2020-2026
9.2. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size, Share and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2027-2033
9.3. Petroleum
9.4. Food & Beverages
9.5. Mining, Steel
9.6. Textile
9.7. Water Treatment
9.8. Chemical Industry
9.9. Others
10. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
10.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size and Market Share
11. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
11.1. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2026)
11.2. Global Hydrochloric Acid Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
11.3. Asia-Pacific
11.3.1. Australia
11.3.2. China
11.3.3. India
11.3.4. Japan
11.3.5. South Korea
11.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.4. Europe
11.4.1. France
11.4.2. Germany
11.4.3. Italy
11.4.4. Spain
11.4.5. United Kingdom
11.4.6. Rest of Europe
11.5. Middle East and Africa
11.5.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
11.5.2. United Arab Emirates
11.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
11.6. North America
11.6.1. Canada
11.6.2. Mexico
11.6.3. United States
11.7. Latin America
11.7.1. Argentina
11.7.2. Brazil
11.7.3. Rest of Latin America
12. Company Profile
12.1. AGC Chemicals
12.1.1. Company details
12.1.2. Financial outlook
12.1.3. Product summary
12.1.4. Recent developments
12.2. BASF SE
12.2.1. Company details
12.2.2. Financial outlook
12.2.3. Product summary
12.2.4. Recent developments
12.3. Coogee Chemicals
12.3.1. Company details
12.3.2. Financial outlook
12.3.3. Product summary
12.3.4. Recent developments
12.4. Detrex Corporation
12.4.1. Company details
12.4.2. Financial outlook
12.4.3. Product summary
12.4.4. Recent developments
12.5. Dongyue Group
12.5.1. Company details
12.5.2. Financial outlook
12.5.3. Product summary
12.5.4. Recent developments
12.6. Ercros SA
12.6.1. Company details
12.6.2. Financial outlook
12.6.3. Product summary
12.6.4. Recent developments
12.7. ERCO Worldwide
12.7.1. Company details
12.7.2. Financial outlook
12.7.3. Product summary
12.7.4. Recent developments
12.8. Inovyn
12.8.1. Company details
12.8.2. Financial outlook
12.8.3. Product summary
12.8.4. Recent developments
12.9. Nouryon Industrial Chemicals
12.9.1. Company details
12.9.2. Financial outlook
12.9.3. Product summary
12.9.4. Recent developments
12.10. Olin Corporation
12.10.1. Company details
12.10.2. Financial outlook
12.10.3. Product summary
12.10.4. Recent developments
12.11. Others
13. List of Abbreviations
14. Reference Links
15. Conclusion
16. Research Scope
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