4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Overview

The Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 3.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol, also known as chlorocresol, is a hydroxytoluene compound that appears as a pinkish to white crystalline solid with a phenolic odor. The compound has rich chemical properties due to which it is used as additives, preservatives, disinfectants and intermediates in the manufacturing of other products. Hence, the compound is used in end-use industries like automotive, construction, textiles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics. Factors such as growing plastic production, increase in agrochemicals production, growing automotive production and increasing textile consumption are driving the growth of the global 4-chloro-3-methylphenol market. However, the toxic effect of this compound can cause serious health and environmental problems which can limit its usage, thereby causing a negative impact on the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol industry.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market COVID-19 Impact

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol is hydroxytoluene that is majorly used in sectors like automotive, rubber and chemicals as additives and intermediates. The lockdown imposed to curb COVID-19 impact, disrupted industrial activities of the automotive, rubber and plastic sectors which decreased their productivity level. For instance, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicles Manufacturer, in 2020, global motor vehicle production was 77.7 million units compared to 92.1 million units produced in 2019, showing a 15.6% decrease. Also, according to the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries, in 2020, world rubber production was 12.59 million tonnes showing a 10% decrease. Furthermore, according to American Chemistry Council, in 2020, the total chemical production in the US decreased by 3.6% while basic chemical production decreased by 1.3%. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol is majorly used as an additive in automotive paints, as a biocide for preserving rubber and as an intermediate in chemical production. Hence, the decrease in the production levels in these sectors reduced the demand for 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol in them, which negatively impacted the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry.

Report Coverage

The “4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Report – Forecast (2022–2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry.

By Form Solid and Liquid.
By ApplicationAgrochemical (Pesticides and Germicides), Biocides, Preservatives, Additives, Intermediate and Others.
By End-Use Industry Automotive, Construction (Residential and Commercial), Cosmetics, Rubber, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Paints & Coatings, Textile, Agriculture, Plastics and Others.
By Geography - North America (the USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and the Rest of South America) and the Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • Asia-Pacific dominates the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry as the region consists of major economies like China and India. These economies consist of sectors like construction, plastic and textiles which are major end-users of 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol.
  • A hydroxytoluene compound like 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol has high applicability in the textile sector where it is used as a preservative for preserving fibers and also in textile treatment products.
  • 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol has high industrial usage as an intermediate where it is used in various products like metals, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters and modeling clay.

Figure: Asia-Pacific 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Million)

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4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Segment Analysis – by Form

Solid form accounted for approximately 65% of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol in solid form is used as an additive in building materials like cement, putty and plaster, while it is used for preserving rubber and plastic products as a preservative. The growing industrial productivity in the construction, plastic and rubber sector has positively impacted the demand for hydroxytoluene compounds like 4-chloro-3-methylphenol. For instance, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography, in Q2 of 2021, the construction industry in Mexico posted a high year-on-year growth rate of 33.8%. Also, according to PlasticEurope, in 2019, world plastic production was 368 million tonnes compared to 359 million produced in 2018. Moreover, according to the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries, in 2021, natural rubber production grew by 1.7% compared to 2020. The increase in output of construction, plastic and rubber sector will create more usage of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol as additives in building materials and as preservatives for rubber and plastic products. This will positively impact the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry growth.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Segment Analysis – by End-use Industry

The paints & coating segment accounted for approximately 21% of the global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market share in 2021. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol, also called chlorocresol, is majorly used in paints as a preservative as it is an antimicrobial agent that prevents microbial growth and unwanted chemical changes. The increase in demand for paints & coatings from various end-users has positively impacted the usage of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol in the paint & coatings sector. For instance, according to the British Coating Federation, in 2019, the UK sale of paints & coatings was valued at US$4.16 billion with 703 million liters being sold. Furthermore, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, in 2019, China’s paint sales were 24.16 million tonnes showing a 38.3% increase compared to 2016. Such an increase in sales of paints & coatings on account of growing demand will create more usage of hydroxytoluene compounds like 4-chloro-3-methylphenol in the paints & coating sector as preservatives. This will positively impact the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Segment Analysis – by Geography

The Asia-Pacific region accounted for approximately 36% of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market share in 2021. The region consists of major economies like China, India and Australia where the levels of industrial development have increased rapidly. For instance, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in February 2022, the number of dwellings approved in Australia rose by 43.5% with private sector house approvals showing a 16.5% rise. Also, according to China National Coatings Industry Association, the annual output of the coatings industry reached 24.388 million tons showing a 2.6% increase. Moreover, according to India’s National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, in 2021, the country’s share in the global specialty chemicals market increased to 4%. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol is used as an additive in cement and as a preservative for paints and specialty chemicals. The growing industrial output of China in plastic, Australia in construction and India in specialty chemicals sector will create more usage of hydroxytoluene compounds like 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol in them, resulting in positive growth in the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol industry.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Drivers

Growing Automobile Production

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol is majorly used as a preservative in automotive products like automotive paints where it preserves the quality of the paints and increases their durability. The rapid increase in automotive production on account of growing global demand has positively impacted the demand for hydroxytoluene compounds like 4-chloro-3-methylphenol. For instance, according to the International Organization of Motor Vehicles Manufacturer, in 2021, global motor vehicle production was 80.1 million compared to 77.7 million produced in 2020, showing a 3% increase. The increase in the global production level of automotive will create more demand for 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol to be used as preservatives in automotive paints. This will boost the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry.

Increase in Agrochemicals Consumption

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol, also known as chlorocresol, has high applicability in the agriculture sector where it is used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of agrochemicals, such as pesticides and germicides. The rapid increase in agricultural activities on account of the high demand for food items from the growing population has increased the consumption level of pesticides. For instance, according to a comprehensive report from Food and Agriculture Organization, in 2019, global pesticide consumption increased to 4.2 million tonnes showing a 36% increase compared to 2000. 4-chloro-3-methylphenol forms a major ingredient in pesticide manufacturing and the increase in pesticide consumption on account of growing agricultural activities will create more usage of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol in pesticide manufacturing. This will have a positive impact on the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Challenge

Negative Impact on Health & Environment

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol is highly toxic in nature. Exposure to the compound can cause serious skin burns and eye damage and the toxic fumes of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol, if inhaled, can lead to respiratory irritation. Such a compound comes in contact with the environment through industrial processes which causes environmental pollution, especially water pollution which leaves long-lasting harmful effects on aquatic life. Such negative impacts of hydroxytoluene compounds like 4-chloro-3-methylphenol on health and the environment make them hazardous and limit their usage. For instance, the REACH, regulation of the European Union, has termed 4-chloro-3-methylphenol a hazardous compound. This can decrease 4-chloro-3-methylphenol usage in certain industrial processes such as pesticides and specialty chemicals manufacturing, resulting in a negative impact on the growth of the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol industry.

4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Industry Outlook

The companies continuously engage in mergers and acquisitions to develop a strong regional presence and strengthen their market position. The top 10 companies in the Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market are:

  1. Jiangsu Huanxin High-tech Materials Co.
  2. Lanyachem Industries
  3. Chemwing
  4. VDH Chemical Pvt. Ltd.
  5. N.S. Chemicals
  6. Sigma Aldrich
  7. Regenesis
  8. Troy Corporation
  9. Arch Chemicals
  10. Clariant

Recent Developments

  • In 2022, Troy Corporation, a global microbial control solution company, merged with Arxada, a global specialty chemicals maker. Such a tie would enable Arxada to create a comprehensive and innovative offering in its microbial control solution.
  • In 2022, LANXESS’ Material Protection Product business unit has aimed to expand the capacity of chlorocresol which is an active ingredient of the company for disinfection & preservation by 50% within Q1.
  • In 2021, Mitsui Chemicals Agro Inc. agreed to acquire the agrochemicals business of Meiji Seika Pharma Co. Ltd. Such an acquisition would increase Mitsui Chemicals' product portfolio in agrochemicals.

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1. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Form
    2.2 Key Trends by Application
    2.3 Key Trends by End-use Industry
    2.4 Key Trends by Geography
3. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis - Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking - Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis - Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium 
    4.1 Major startup company analysis:
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium 
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porter's Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – by Form (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Solid
    8.2 Liquid
9. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – by Application (Market Size – US$ Million/ Billion)
    9.1 Agrochemicals
        9.1.1 Pesticides
        9.1.2 Germicides
    9.2 Biocides
    9.3 Preservative
    9.4 Additive
    9.5 Intermediates
    9.6 Others
10. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – by End-use Industry (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 Automotive
    10.2 Construction
        10.2.1 Residential
        10.2.2 Commercial
    10.3 Cosmetics
    10.4 Rubber
    10.5 Chemicals
    10.6 Pharmaceuticals
    10.7 Paints & Coatings
    10.8 Textile
    10.9 Agriculture
    10.10 Plastics
    10.11 Others
11. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market - by Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    11.1 North America
        11.1.1 The USA
        11.1.2 Canada
        11.1.3 Mexico
    11.2 Europe
        11.2.1 The UK
        11.2.2 Germany
        11.2.3 France
        11.2.4 Italy
        11.2.5 The Netherlands
        11.2.6 Spain
        11.2.7 Russia
        11.2.8 Belgium
        11.2.9 The Rest of Europe
    11.3 Asia-Pacific
        11.3.1 China
        11.3.2 Japan
        11.3.3 India
        11.3.4 South Korea
        11.3.5 Australia and New Zealand
        11.3.6 Indonesia
        11.3.7 Taiwan
        11.3.8 Malaysia
        11.3.9 The Rest of APAC
    11.4 South America
        11.4.1 Brazil
        11.4.2 Argentina
        11.4.3 Colombia
        11.4.4 Chile
        11.4.5 The Rest of South America
    11.5 The Rest of the World
        11.5.1 The Middle East
            11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            11.5.1.2 The UAE
            11.5.1.3 Israel
            11.5.1.4 The Rest of the Middle East
        11.5.2 Africa
            11.5.2.1 South Africa
            11.5.2.2 Nigeria
            11.5.2.3 The Rest of Africa
12. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Entropy
    12.1 New Product Launches
    12.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
13. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium 
    13.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    13.2 Market Share at   Level - Major companies
    13.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
    13.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
    13.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
    13.6 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
14. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium 
15. 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials and Developments
    15.1 Company 1
    15.2 Company 2
    15.3 Company 3
    15.4 Company 4
    15.5 Company 5
    15.6 Company 6
    15.7 Company 7
    15.8 Company 8
    15.9 Company 9
    15.10 Company 10 and more
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LIST OF TABLES

1.Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
2.Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
4.Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
5.North America 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
6.North America 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
7.South America 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
8.South America 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Europe 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.Europe 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
11.APAC 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.APAC 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.MENA 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market, by Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.MENA 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2023-2030 ($M)

LIST OF FIGURES

1.US Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
2.Canada Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol By Application
22.South America Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol By Application
23.Europe Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol By Application
24.APAC Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol By Application
25.MENA Global 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol By Application