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Chromium Chloride Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application

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  • 77 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Prof Research
  • ID: 5774380

Introduction

Chromium Chloride (CrCl3) is a green crystalline compound used in dyestuffs, plating, surface treatments, and other applications, such as catalysts and chemical synthesis. The chromium chloride industry is characterized by its versatility in textile dyeing, electroplating, and corrosion-resistant coatings, driven by demand from the textile, automotive, and chemical sectors. Its solubility in water and ability to form stable complexes make it ideal for industrial plating processes. Key trends include the development of high-purity grades for advanced applications, adoption of trivalent chromium-based eco-friendly plating solutions, and enhanced safety measures due to its hazardous properties. The market is propelled by growth in textile dyeing and metal finishing, particularly in Asia Pacific and North America.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The global Chromium Chloride market was valued at USD 0.9-1.7 billion in 2024, with an estimated CAGR of 5.0%-7.0% from 2025 to 2030, driven by demand in dyestuffs and surface treatments.

Regional Analysis

  • North America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8%-6.8%, with the U.S. leading due to its textile and automotive coating industries, emphasizing high-purity chromium chloride.
  • Europe is expected to achieve a CAGR of 4.5%-6.5%, with Germany driving demand through its focus on sustainable plating and dyeing processes.
  • Asia Pacific is anticipated to record the highest growth at 5.5%-7.5%, led by China and India, where textile and electroplating industries fuel demand, with trends toward cost-effective and eco-friendly production.
  • Rest of the World, particularly Brazil, is expected to grow at 4.3%-6.3%, with growth supported by textile manufacturing and industrial applications.

Application Analysis

  • Dyestuff applications are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%-7.3%, driven by chromium chloride’s use in vibrant textile dyes, with trends toward eco-friendly and durable colorants.
  • Plating applications are projected to expand at 5.0%-7.0%, supported by demand in electroplating for automotive and industrial components, with innovations in trivalent chromium processes.
  • Surface treatment applications are expected to grow at 4.8%-6.8%, focusing on corrosion-resistant coatings, with trends toward sustainable formulations.
  • Other applications, including catalysts, are anticipated to grow at 4.5%-6.5%, with advancements in chemical synthesis processes.

Key Market Players

Nippon Chemical Industrial, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, produces chromium chloride for dyestuffs and plating, known for its high-quality chemical manufacturing.

Nihon Kagaku Sangyo, based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in chromium chloride for surface treatments, focusing on high-purity production.

Oxkem, headquartered in Reading, UK, supplies chromium chloride for electroplating and dyes, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing practices.

XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. Ltd., based in XiaXian, China, produces chromium chloride for textile dyeing, known for cost-competitive production.

Hubei Zhenhua Chemical, headquartered in Huangshi, China, offers chromium chloride for industrial applications, prioritizing efficient manufacturing.

Shandong Chuanjun Chemical, based in Shandong, China, provides chromium chloride for plating, focusing on scalable production.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • The threat of new entrants is moderate; moderate capital costs attract niche players, but regulatory barriers for chromium compounds create challenges.
  • The threat of substitutes is moderate; alternative chemicals for dyeing and plating compete, but chromium chloride’s unique properties maintain its market position.
  • Buyer power is moderate; textile and plating industries negotiate pricing, but specialized high-purity grades limit their leverage.
  • Supplier power is low; raw materials like chromium are widely available, reducing supplier influence.
  • Competitive rivalry is high; players differentiate through eco-friendly formulations and high-purity products to gain market share.

Market Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for vibrant textile dyes drives chromium chloride adoption.
  • Expansion of eco-friendly plating solutions in automotive and industrial sectors enhances market opportunities.
  • Emerging markets in Asia Pacific, particularly China and India, offer growth potential due to textile and manufacturing growth.

Challenges

  • Strict regulatory oversight on chromium compounds increases compliance costs.
  • Health and environmental concerns related to chromium exposure limit adoption in developed markets.
  • Competition from alternative dyeing and plating chemicals poses a challenge to market share.

Growth Trend Analysis

The Chromium Chloride market is experiencing steady growth, driven by demand in dyestuffs and plating. Hubei Zhenhua Chemical began production of chromium chloride with a capacity of 6,000 tons in the second half of 2022, supporting textile dyeing and electroplating applications. Shandong Chuanjun Chemical currently operates with a capacity of 3,000 tons, focusing on plating applications. These developments align with a projected CAGR of 5.0%-7.0% through 2030, reflecting chromium chloride’s role in textile and industrial applications.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive SummaryChapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Chromium Chloride Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Chromium Chloride by Region
8.2 Import of Chromium Chloride by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Chromium Chloride Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
9.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Chromium Chloride Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
10.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Chromium Chloride Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
11.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southeast Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Chromium Chloride Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
12.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Chromium Chloride Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
13.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Chromium Chloride Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size
14.2 Chromium Chloride Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Chromium Chloride Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Chromium Chloride Market Size Forecast
15.2 Chromium Chloride Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Nippon Chemical Industrial
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Nippon Chemical Industrial
16.1.4 Nippon Chemical Industrial Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.2 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo
16.2.1 Company Profile
16.2.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Nihon Kagaku Sangyo
16.2.4 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.3 Oxkem
16.3.1 Company Profile
16.3.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.3.3 SWOT Analysis of Oxkem
16.3.4 Oxkem Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.4 XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd
16.4.1 Company Profile
16.4.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.4.3 SWOT Analysis of XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd
16.4.4 XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.5 Hubei Zhenhua Chemical
16.5.1 Company Profile
16.5.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.5.3 SWOT Analysis of Hubei Zhenhua Chemical
16.5.4 Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.6 Shandong Chuanjun Chemical
16.6.1 Company Profile
16.6.2 Main Business and Chromium Chloride Information
16.6.3 SWOT Analysis of Shandong Chuanjun Chemical
16.6.4 Shandong Chuanjun Chemical Chromium Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms List
Table Research Scope of Chromium Chloride Report
Table Data Sources of Chromium Chloride Report
Table Major Assumptions of Chromium Chloride Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Chromium Chloride Picture
Table Chromium Chloride Classification
Table Chromium Chloride Applications List
Table Drivers of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Restraints of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Opportunities of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Threats of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods of Chromium Chloride
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Chromium Chloride
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Merger and Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project of Chromium Chloride Market
Table Policy of Chromium Chloride Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export of Chromium Chloride
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import of Chromium Chloride
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 North America Chromium Chloride Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 North America Chromium Chloride Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Chromium Chloride Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Chromium Chloride Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Chromium Chloride Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 South America Chromium Chloride Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 South America Chromium Chloride Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Chromium Chloride Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Chromium Chloride Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Chromium Chloride Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Chromium Chloride Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Chromium Chloride Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Chromium Chloride Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Chromium Chloride Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Chromium Chloride Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Chromium Chloride Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Chromium Chloride Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Chromium Chloride Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Chromium Chloride Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Chromium Chloride Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Chromium Chloride Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Chromium Chloride Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Chromium Chloride Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 MEA Chromium Chloride Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 MEA Chromium Chloride Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Chromium Chloride Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Chromium Chloride Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Market Size List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Market Volume List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Capacity List
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production List
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Chromium Chloride Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Chromium Chloride Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Market Size List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Market Volume List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Demand List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Capacity List
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production List
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Demand List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Chromium Chloride Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Chromium Chloride Regional Price List
Table Nippon Chemical Industrial Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Nippon Chemical Industrial
Table 2020-2025 Nippon Chemical Industrial Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Nippon Chemical Industrial Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Nippon Chemical Industrial Chromium Chloride Market Share
Table Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Nihon Kagaku Sangyo
Table 2020-2025 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Chromium Chloride Market Share
Table Oxkem Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Oxkem
Table 2020-2025 Oxkem Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Oxkem Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Oxkem Chromium Chloride Market Share
Table XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd Information
Table SWOT Analysis of XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd
Table 2020-2025 XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd Chromium Chloride Market Share
Table Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Hubei Zhenhua Chemical
Table 2020-2025 Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Chromium Chloride Market Share
Table Shandong Chuanjun Chemical Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Shandong Chuanjun Chemical
Table 2020-2025 Shandong Chuanjun Chemical Chromium Chloride Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Shandong Chuanjun Chemical Chromium Chloride Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Shandong Chuanjun Chemical Chromium Chloride Market Share

Companies Mentioned

  • Nippon Chemical Industrial
  • Nihon Kagaku Sangyo
  • Oxkem
  • XiaXian Yunli Chemicals Co. ltd
  • Hubei Zhenhua Chemical
  • Shandong Chuanjun Chemical