Chloroform Prices

Chloroform Price Trend, Index and Forecast

Track real-time and historical chloroform prices across global regions. Updated monthly with market insights, drivers, and forecasts.

Chloroform Prices August 2025

Chloroform Price Index (USD/KG): 

The chart below highlights monthly chloroform prices across different regions.

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Market Overview Q3 Ending September 2025

Northeast Asia: Prices in Northeast Asia rose from the previous quarter. The primary driver behind this increase was the surge in demand from the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, which rely on chloroform as a solvent for chemical synthesis and intermediate production. On the supply side, several production facilities experienced temporary shutdowns for maintenance, leading to reduced output and tighter market availability. Additional cost factors included increased international freight charges, port handling fees, and customs clearance delays, which collectively contributed to the upward pricing pressure. Currency fluctuations in the Japanese yen and South Korean won against the U.S. dollar further affected import costs. Domestic logistics, such as inland transportation and storage capacity limitations, also played a role in influencing regional prices. Overall, Northeast Asia’s market in Q3 reflected a combination of robust end-user demand, constrained supply, and rising operational costs, creating a notable upward trend in chloroform pricing. These factors are expected to influence regional strategies for procurement and inventory management for downstream industries relying heavily on chloroform.

Europe: Prices in Europe remained stable, showing no significant change from the previous quarter. This stability was largely due to a balance between steady demand from pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial sectors and consistent domestic and imported supply. European producers maintained production levels without disruptions, while feedstock costs for chloroform, including methanol and chlorine, remained largely constant throughout the quarter. International shipping and port handling costs were manageable, supported by efficient logistics networks in major ports such as Rotterdam and Antwerp. Currency exchange rates against the euro remained relatively stable, minimizing import cost fluctuations. Compliance costs related to chemical safety regulations and environmental standards continued to influence operational expenditures but did not exert additional upward or downward pressure on prices.

North America: In North America, chloroform prices fell compared to the previous quarter. The decline was primarily influenced by reduced demand in the pharmaceutical sector, where certain production cycles slowed or shifted to alternative solvents. On the supply side, domestic production was sufficient to meet prevailing demand, and imports remained steady, exerting downward pressure on prices. Cost determinants such as international shipping, port handling, and domestic logistics were relatively unchanged; however, fluctuations in feedstock costs for methanol and chlorine had a moderate impact on overall production costs. Additionally, stronger competition from alternative chemical solvents contributed to softening market prices.

Chloroform Price Trend, Market Analysis, and News

IMARC’s newly published report, titled “Chloroform Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition,” offers an in-depth analysis of chloroform pricing, covering an analysis of global and regional market trends and the critical factors driving these price movements. It encompasses an in-depth review of spot price of chloroform at major ports, a breakdown of prices including Ex Works, FOB, and CIF, alongside a region-wise dissection of chloroform price trend across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The report examines the elements influencing chloroform price fluctuations, such as changes in raw material costs, supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, and industry-specific developments. Additionally, it integrates the latest market news, providing stakeholders with up-to-date information on market shifts, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, thereby offering a comprehensive overview that aids in strategic decision-making and forecasting.

Chloroform Market Analysis

The global chloroform industry size reached USD 7.67 Billion in 2024. By 2033, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10.54 Billion, at a projected CAGR of 3.42% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing demand in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, alongside advancements in production technologies and regulatory developments.

Latest developments in the chloroform industry:

• October 2022: Olin Corporation announced that methylene chloride and chloroform production at its Stade, Germany facility would cease by the third quarter of 2023. However, the company will continue to produce the products at its Freeport, Texas facility.
• August 2020: The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) announced the expansion of its activities with a new sector group addressing chloroformates. The new safety and advocacy-driven chloroformates cluster will advance authority understanding and worker safety on this class of toxic and reactive chemical substances used as intermediates in the manufacture of various fine chemicals and as reagents in plastic production. The group is composed of BASF, Framochem/ Vandemark and Saltigo GmbH (LANXESS AG).

Product Description

Chloroform (CHCl₃), also known as trichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a distinctive sweet odor, classified as a chlorinated organic compound. It holds significant relevance in the global chemical and pharmaceutical industries due to its versatility and wide availability. Chloroform is primarily used as a solvent in laboratory applications, pharmaceutical formulation, and chemical synthesis, where its ability to dissolve a broad spectrum of organic compounds enhances reaction efficiency and product quality. Additionally, it plays a critical role in producing refrigerants, propellants, and intermediates for specialty chemicals. Its chemical stability, moderate polarity, and miscibility with other organic solvents make it indispensable for analytical procedures, extraction processes, and industrial manufacturing, supporting a wide range of industrial and research applications.

Chloroform finds extensive applications across different fields, including pharmaceuticals, spectrophotometry, biological sciences, antibiotics and vitamins, veterinary medicine, fire extinguishers, the rubber industry, electronics, forensic science, and the automotive industry. It is known for its effectiveness as a solvent, its role in facilitating various chemical reactions, its utility in preserving biological specimens, enhancing the extraction and purification processes of natural products, and its role in anesthesia.

Report Coverage

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report presents a detailed analysis of chloroform pricing, covering global and regional trends, spot prices at key ports, and a breakdown of Ex Works, FOB, and CIF prices.
• The study examines factors affecting chloroform price trend, including raw material costs, supply-demand shifts, geopolitical impacts, and industry developments, offering insights for informed decision-making.
• The competitive landscape review equips stakeholders with crucial insights into the latest market news, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, ensuring a well-rounded, strategic overview for forecasting and planning.
• IMARC offers various subscription options, including monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates, allowing clients to stay informed with the latest market trends, ongoing developments, and comprehensive market insights. The chloroform price charts ensure our clients remain at the forefront of the industry.