Monochloroacetic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Monochloroacetic Acid Market Report is Segmented by Chemical Application (Glycine, Carboxymethylcellulose [CMC], Surfactants, 4, 2, 4- Dichloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid, Thioglycolic Acid, and Other Chemical Applications), End-User Industry (Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Geological Drillings, Dyes and Detergents, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for Monochloroacetic Acid in Volume (Kilotons) for all the Above Segments.

Monochloroacetic Acid Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Monochloroacetic Acid Market Size

Monochloroacetic Acid Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 604.65 kilotons
Market Volume (2030) 742.75 kilotons
CAGR 4.20 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Monochloroacetic Acid Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Monochloroacetic Acid Market Analysis

The Monochloroacetic Acid Market size is estimated at 604.65 kilotons in 2025, and is expected to reach 742.75 kilotons by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4.2% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Over the short term, the increasing demand from the personal care and pharmaceutical industries and the growing demand from the agrochemicals industry are the major factors driving the growth of the market studied.
  • However, the stringent regulations related to monochloroacetic acid are a key factor anticipated to restrain the growth of the target industry over the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, the rising usage of cyanoacetic acid is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market soon.
  • Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world, with the largest consumption coming from China and India.

Monochloroacetic Acid Industry Overview

The monochloroacetic acid market is partially fragmented in nature. The major players (not in any particular order) include Nouryon, Merck KGaA, Alfa Aesar, PCC Group, and Akzo Nobel NV.

Monochloroacetic Acid Market Leaders

  1. Nouryon

  2. Merck KGaA

  3. PCC Group

  4. Alfa Aesar

  5. Akzo Nobel N.V.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Monochloroacetic Acid  Market Concentration
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Monochloroacetic Acid Market News

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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCAA) Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Personal Care and Pharmaceutical Industry
    • 4.1.2 Growing Demand from the Agrochemicals Industry
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Regulations To Hinder Market Growth
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter Five Forces
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 By Chemical Application
    • 5.1.1 Glycine
    • 5.1.2 Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
    • 5.1.3 Surfactants
    • 5.1.4 2,4-Dichloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid
    • 5.1.5 Thioglycol Acid
    • 5.1.6 Other Applications
  • 5.2 By End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.2.2 Agrochemicals
    • 5.2.3 Geological Drillings
    • 5.2.4 Dyes and Detergents
    • 5.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Malaysia
    • 5.3.1.6 Thailand
    • 5.3.1.7 Indonesia
    • 5.3.1.8 Vietnam
    • 5.3.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.3.6 Nordic Countries
    • 5.3.3.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.8 Russia
    • 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.4 Nigeria
    • 5.3.5.5 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.6 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Akzo Nobel NV
    • 6.4.2 Alfa Aesar
    • 6.4.3 Anugrah In-Org (P) Limited
    • 6.4.4 CABB Group GmbH
    • 6.4.5 Denak Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.6 Henan HDF Chemical Company Ltd
    • 6.4.7 Merck KGaA
    • 6.4.8 Meridian Chem Bond Pvt. Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Niacet Corporation
    • 6.4.10 Nouryon
    • 6.4.11 PCC Group
    • 6.4.12 Puyang Tiancheng Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.13 Shandong Minji New Material Technology Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.14 TerraTech Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rising Usage of Cyanoacetic Acid
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Monochloroacetic Acid Industry Segmentation

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) is a crystalline acid produced through the direct chlorination of acetic acid, primarily employed in organic synthesis. It exhibits a moderate vapor pressure at room temperature, ranging from 0.2 hectopascals (hPa) in its crystalline form to 10 hPa when dissolved in water.

The monochloroacetic acid market is segmented by chemical application, end-user industry, and geography. By chemical application, the market is segmented into glycine, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), surfactants, 2,4-dichloro phenoxy acetic acid, thioglycolic acid, and other applications. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into personal care and pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, geological drillings, dyes and detergents, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the monochloroacetic acid market in 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts were made on the basis of volume (kilotons).

By Chemical Application Glycine
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
Surfactants
2,4-Dichloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid
Thioglycol Acid
Other Applications
By End-user Industry Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals
Agrochemicals
Geological Drillings
Dyes and Detergents
Other End-user Industries
By Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Spain
Nordic Countries
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Egypt
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCAA) Market Research FAQs

How big is the Monochloroacetic Acid Market?

The Monochloroacetic Acid Market size is expected to reach 604.65 kilotons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4.20% to reach 742.75 kilotons by 2030.

What is the current Monochloroacetic Acid Market size?

In 2025, the Monochloroacetic Acid Market size is expected to reach 604.65 kilotons.

Who are the key players in Monochloroacetic Acid Market?

Nouryon, Merck KGaA, PCC Group, Alfa Aesar and Akzo Nobel N.V. are the major companies operating in the Monochloroacetic Acid Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Monochloroacetic Acid Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Monochloroacetic Acid Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Monochloroacetic Acid Market.

What years does this Monochloroacetic Acid Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Monochloroacetic Acid Market size was estimated at 579.25 kilotons. The report covers the Monochloroacetic Acid Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Monochloroacetic Acid Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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