Chlorinated Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Market Report 2025

This chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.26 billion in 2024 to $28.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for bio-based chemicals, growing use in agrochemicals and pesticides, rising awareness of environmental sustainability, expansion of industrial applications, and rising consumer preference for eco-friendly products.

The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing adoption of renewable energy applications, increasing focus on sustainable agricultural practices, rising demand for bio-based solvents, growth in demand from emerging economies, and increasing use in water treatment applications. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in chlorination technology, the development of new production methods, the development of innovative formulations, the trend towards multi-functional chemical products, development of customized solutions for specific industries.

The growing demand for personal care products is anticipated to drive the expansion of the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester (CFAME) market. Personal care products include items used for personal hygiene, grooming, and beauty, such as skincare, haircare, and oral care products. This increased demand is fueled by rising consumer awareness about self-care, beauty, and hygiene. Chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester is utilized in these products to enhance emollient properties, improving moisture retention, texture, and skin conditioning. For example, a report published by the British Beauty Council in July 2024 revealed that the personal care sector contributed £27.2 billion ($30.44 billion) to the UK GDP in 2023, reflecting an 11% increase from 2022. This growth was driven by a 10% rise in household spending on personal care products and services in the UK. Consequently, the increasing demand for personal care products is expected to boost the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market.

Leading companies in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market are expanding their facilities to gain a competitive advantage. These expansions allow for greater CFAME production to meet the rising demand in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing. Facility expansion also supports advanced production technologies, enhances product quality, and reduces costs through economies of scale. For instance, in July 2024, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, a Malaysia-based oleochemical manufacturer, inaugurated a high-purity fatty acid and glycerin plant in China. This expansion increases the facility’s annual processing capacity to 500,000 metric tons. Situated on 58 acres in a third-tier city about 130 km from Shanghai, the oleochemical complex is managed by KLK’s Taiko Palm-Oleo (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. (TPOZ), making it one of the largest and most advanced oleochemical production facilities in China.

In April 2023, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), a Malaysian oleochemical producer, acquired TEMIX Oleo for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to diversify KLK OLEO's product offerings, strengthen its expertise in oleochemicals, and broaden its access to key European markets and customers. TEMIX Oleo, based in Italy, is a manufacturer of fatty acid methyl ester.

Major companies operating in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market are Cargill Incorporated, BASF SE, Wilmar International Limited, Dow Chemical Company, Sasol Limited, Johnson Matthey, Eastman Chemical Company, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), Clariant AG, Solvay SA, Innospec Inc., Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech Stock Co. Ltd., Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., Trecora Resources, Chemoxy International, Tianjin Yisheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Acme Synthetic Chemicals, Shanghai Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Gulbrandsen.

North America was the largest region in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market in 2024. The regions covered in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester (CFAME) is a type of fatty acid ester that has chlorine atoms integrated into its molecular structure. These esters are created by transesterifying fats or oils, with CFAME being further chemically modified by introducing chlorine. CFAMEs are preferred for applications requiring greater durability and chemical stability.

The primary types of chlorinated fatty acid methyl esters include those based on vegetable oils, waste cooking oils, animal fats, and others. CFAMEs derived from vegetable oils come from sources such as soybean, canola, sunflower, and palm oil. They are used in various applications, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) flooring and wallpaper, PVC artificial leather, PVC toys, and PVC cable materials. The main users of these esters span several sectors, including agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, food processing, and chemical manufacturing.

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The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market consists of sales of plasticizers, lubricants, flame retardants, adhesives, synthetic rubber additives, and coating additives. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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