Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Forecast to 2031 – Regional Analysis – by Derivative (Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cyanide, Benzyl Esters, Benzyl Phthalates, and Others) and End-Use Industry (Polymers, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Household Products, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Agrochemicals, Paints and Coatings, Water Treatment, Oil and Gas, and Others)
The Europe benzyl chloride market was valued at US$ 92.14 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 131.57 million by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2031.
Rise in Demand for Benzyl Chloride in Manufacturing Benzyl Alcohol Drives Europe Benzyl Chloride Market
Benzyl chloride is used as an intermediate or substrate for the production of benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant aroma and mild fragrance. It is used as a solvent, preservative, fragrance fixative, and intermediate in coatings, color pastes, construction chemicals, fragrances, cosmetics, adhesives, plastics, textile auxiliaries, and agrochemicals. In food and beverages, benzyl alcohol is used in synthetic flavoring agents. The European Union (EU) has approved the application of benzyl alcohol to manufacture flavoring agents used in certain beverages, bakery products, and confectionery. Benzyl alcohol is also used as a preservative, emollient, and moisturizer in cosmetic products such as hair dyes, sunscreens, shampoos, conditioners, skincare products, and other personal care products. It has a mild fragrance and pleasant aroma, making it suitable for use in skincare and haircare products. Benzyl alcohol is a highly valued ingredient in fragrance, perfumery, personal care & cosmetics industries due to its low volatility and low toxicity.
Benzyl alcohol is widely used in various end-use industries and is witnessing massive demand. Thus, the rising demand for benzyl alcohol fuels the requirement for benzyl chloride, significantly propelling the global benzyl chloride market growth.
Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Overview
The demand for benzyl chloride has been steadily increasing in Europe due to its versatile applications across various industries. It is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, perfumes, polymers, home cleaning products, and agrochemicals. The pharmaceutical industry relies on benzyl chloride as raw material for the synthesis of drugs such as benzylpenicillin and phenobarbital. It is also used in the manufacturing of benzyl alcohol. Europe witnesses a growing interest in utilizing benzyl chloride as a chemical intermediate in green chemistry initiatives, with a rising focus on innovation and sustainability.
Increasing consumer spending and rising population in Europe boost the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors, supporting the growth of the benzyl chloride market in the region. According to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Association's Annual Report 2022, the value of production in the research-based European pharmaceutical industry has grown from US$ 118.06 billion in 2000 to US$ 402.05 billion in 2022. Benzyl chloride is used to manufacture various ingredients used in pharmaceutical products, which accelerates its adoption in the growing pharmaceutical landscape across Europe.
As per the Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association, Europe is a global flagship market for cosmetics and personal care products, valued at ~US$ 95 billion at retail sales price in 2022, of which Germany, France, and Italy were the largest cosmetic product markets. Benzyl chloride is used as a preservative in personal care and cosmetics such as shampoo, sunscreens, soaps, body lotions, and hair care solutions. The growing cosmetics sector in Europe boosts the demand for benzyl chloride. Thus, a wide range of applications of benzyl chloride and the growth of end-use industries across Europe drive the benzyl chloride market growth in the region.
Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Segmentation
The Europe benzyl chloride market is categorized into derivative, end use industry, and country.
Based on derivative, the Europe benzyl chloride market is segmented into benzyl quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl alcohol, benzyl cyanide, benzyl esters, benzyl phthalates, and others. The benzyl alcohol segment held the largest market share in 2023.
In terms of end use industry, the Europe benzyl chloride market is segmented into polymers, personal care and cosmetics, household products, pharmaceuticals, textiles, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, water treatment, oil and gas, and others. The paints and coatings segment held the largest market share in 2023.
By country, the Europe benzyl chloride market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. The Rest of Europe dominated the Europe benzyl chloride market share in 2023.
FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corp, Lanxess AG, PENTA SRO, Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co Ltd, Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc , and Tokyo Chemical Industry Co Ltd are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe benzyl chloride market.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.1 Market Attractiveness
2.1.1 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
4. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.4 Competitive Rivalry
4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 Raw Material Suppliers:
4.3.2 Benzyl Chloride Manufacturers:
4.3.3 Benzyl Chloride Derivative Manufacturers:
4.3.4 Distributors/Suppliers:
4.3.5 End-Use Industry:
4.3.6 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Market Dynamics: Europe Benzyl Chloride Market
5.1 Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
5.2.1 Robust Growth of Paints & Coatings Industry
5.2.2 Rise in Demand for Benzyl Chloride in Manufacturing Benzyl Alcohol
5.3 Market Restraints
5.3.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
5.4 Market Opportunities
5.4.1 Strategic Initiatives by Key Market Players
5.5 Future Trends
5.5.1 Rising Demand from Personal Care Industry
5.6 Impact Analysis
6. Benzyl Chloride Market – Europe Analysis
6.1 Benzyl Chloride Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2021–2031
6.2 Benzyl Chloride Market Volume Forecast and Analysis (Kilo Tons)
6.3 Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021–2031
6.4 Benzyl Chloride Market Value Forecast and Analysis (US$ Million)
7. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Volume and Revenue Analysis – by Derivative
7.1 Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.1.3 Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Benzyl Alcohol
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Benzyl Alcohol: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.2.3 Benzyl Alcohol: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 Benzyl Cyanide
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Benzyl Cyanide: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.3.3 Benzyl Cyanide: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Benzyl Esters
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Benzyl Esters: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.4.3 Benzyl Esters: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Benzyl Phthalates
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Benzyl Phthalates: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.3 Benzyl Phthalates: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Others: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.6.3 Others: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue Analysis – by End-Use Industry
8.1 Polymers
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Polymers: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.3 Household Products
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Household Products: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.4 Pharmaceuticals
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Pharmaceuticals: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.5 Textiles
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Textiles: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.6 Agrochemicals
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Agrochemicals: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.7 Paints and Coatings
8.7.1 Overview
8.7.2 Paints and Coatings: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.8 Water Treatment
8.8.1 Overview
8.8.2 Water Treatment: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.9 Oil and Gas
8.9.1 Overview
8.9.2 Oil and Gas: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.10 Others
8.10.1 Overview
8.10.2 Others: Benzyl Chloride Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Country Analysis
9.1 Europe
9.1.1 Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis – by Country
9.1.1.1 Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Volume and Forecast and Analysis – by Country
9.1.1.2 Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis –by Country
9.1.1.3 Germany Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.3.1 Germany Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.3.2 Germany Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
9.1.1.4 France Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.4.1 France Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.4.2 France Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
9.1.1.5 Italy Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.5.1 Italy Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.5.2 Italy Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
9.1.1.6 United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.6.1 United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.6.2 United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
9.1.1.7 Russia Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.7.1 Russia Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.7.2 Russia Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
9.1.1.8 Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.1.1.8.1 Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Derivative
9.1.1.8.2 Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
10.2 Company Positioning & Concentration
11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
11.3 Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
11.4 Expansions and Other Strategic Developments
12. Company Profiles
12.1 FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corp
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Lanxess AG
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 PENTA SRO
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co Ltd
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 Tokyo Chemical Industry Co Ltd
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
13. Appendix
13.1 About The Insight Partners
List of Tables
Table 1. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Segmentation
Table 2. List of Vendors in Value Chain:
Table 3. Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Table 4. Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Table 5. Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 6. Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 7. Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 8. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Country
Table 9. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Country
Table 10. Germany Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 11. Germany Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 12. Germany Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 13. France Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 14. France Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 15. France Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 16. Italy Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 17. Italy Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 18. Italy Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 19. United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 20. United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 21. United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 22. Russia Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 23. Russia Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 24. Russia Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 25. Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market –Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) – by Derivative
Table 26. Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Derivative
Table 27. Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End-Use Industry
Table 28. Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
List of Figures
Figure 1. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Segmentation, by Country
Figure 2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Ecosystem: Benzyl Chloride Market
Figure 4. Global Electric Car Sales (2016–2023)
Figure 5. Benzyl Chloride Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 6. Benzyl Chloride Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2021–2031
Figure 7. Benzyl Chloride Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021–2031
Figure 8. Benzyl Chloride Market Share (%) – Derivative, 2023 and 2031
Figure 9. Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 10. Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. Benzyl Alcohol: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 12. Benzyl Alcohol: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 13. Benzyl Cyanide: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 14. Benzyl Cyanide: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. Benzyl Esters: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 16. Benzyl Esters: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Benzyl Phthalates: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 18. Benzyl Phthalates: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Others: Benzyl Chloride Market – Volume and Forecast to 2031(Kilo Tons)
Figure 20. Others: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. Benzyl Chloride Market Share (%) – End-Use Industry, 2023 and 2031
Figure 22. Polymers: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. Personal Care and Cosmetics: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Household Products: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. Pharmaceuticals: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Textiles: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 27. Agrochemicals: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Paints and Coatings: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 29. Water Treatment: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 30. Oil and Gas: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 31. Others: Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 32. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market, by Key Countries - Revenue (2023) (US$ Million)
Figure 33. Europe Benzyl Chloride Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
Figure 34. Germany Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 35. France Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 36. Italy Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 37. United Kingdom Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 38. Russia Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 39. Rest of Europe Benzyl Chloride Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 40. Company Positioning & Concentration
- FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corp.
- Lanxess AG.
- PENTA SRO.
- Zhengzhou Meiya Chemical Products Co Ltd.
- Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc.
- Tokyo Chemical Industry Co Ltd.
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