Dichloroethane Market Size and Share Outlook - Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis Report (2025-2034)

The global dichloroethane market is being aided by the growth of the United States market for dichloroethane, which reached a volume of 10.61 MMT in 2024. The industry in the United States is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.00% in the forecast period of 2025-2034.

The Asia-Pacific Region to be a Significant Market for the Dichloroethane Industry

The global market for dichloroethane is being significantly aided by the Asia-Pacific region. Within the Asia-Pacific region, China is one of the leading regions for the industry. The growth in the region is triggered due to the booming construction industry. The rising investment by the governments as well as private sector players in the rising infrastructure sector is propelling the growth of the industry.

The demand for 1-2 dichloroethane in the Asia-Pacific is expected to be driven by the higher consumption of paints, coatings, and textiles in South Korea, Japan, and China. The dichloroethane industry in the Asia-Pacific in the coming years will be dominated by China and Japan. North America and Europe, too, are expected to be major markets for dichloroethane due to the rising infrastructure activities in the region.

Dichloroethane: Market Segmentation

Dichloroethane is also known as ethylene dichloride or EDC. It is a colourless fluid with a chloroform like odour. Dichloroethane is a highly flame retardant and is typically used in the production of monomer vinyl chloride, the primary precursor of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The demand for dichloroethane relies heavily on the PVC demand and the building industry.

The product finds wide applications in the following segments:

• Ethylenediamine
• Ethylene Glycol
• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Nylon
• Rayon
• Others

The end-uses of the product include:

• Paints
• Coatings
• Soap
• Cleaners
• Others

The raw materials can be divided into:

• Ethylene
• Others

The regional markets for dichloroethane can be divided into:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Rising Construction Industry Bolstering the Market Growth of Dichloroethane

The global dichloroethane industry is primarily being driven by the rising construction and infrastructure industry. In food processing, dichloroethane is widely used as a solvent. It is used in the synthesis of organic compounds and as a solvent in closed systems for various extraction and cleaning purposes. Furthermore, when applied to leaded petrol it serves as a lead scavenger. It is often used as a rubber and plastic dispersant and as a wetting and penetrating agent. Thus, the rising demand from the end-use industries is expected to catalyse the market growth. The rise in the consumption of paints, coatings, and textiles is also propelling the development of the industry. The market might, however, be adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic due to the decreased infrastructural output.

Key Industry Players in the Global Dichloroethane Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global dichloroethane market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Vynova Group
• Evonik Industries AG
• Ridhdhi Sidhdhi Chemicals
• Occidental Chemical Corporation
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.