India Methyl Chloride Market

India Methyl Chloride Market Size and Share: 

The India methyl chloride market size reached USD 82.70 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 126.42 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.83% during 2025-2033. The market is spurred by increasing industrial demand, particularly in the production of silicones for automotive and construction sectors, significant advancements in agricultural practices utilizing methyl chloride-based agrochemicals, and economic development.

India Methyl Chloride Market Trends:

 Expansion of the Silicone Industry

Methyl chloride, often known as chloromethane, is an important raw ingredient in the manufacture of silicone. The growing need for silicones in different sectors is driving the methyl chloride market in India. Silicones are appreciated for their flexibility, including uses in the automotive, construction, electronics, and healthcare industries. They are utilized in automobile lubricants, adhesives, and sealants, which improve vehicle longevity and performance. Silicones are used in the construction industry as sealants and coatings to improve building lifespan and energy efficiency. The electronics industry benefits from silicones in encapsulants and insulators, ensuring device reliability. This widespread adoption is driving the demand for methyl chloride as a precursor. Moreover, the Indian chloromethane market, encompassing methyl chloride, reached approximately 411.56 thousand metric tons in the fiscal year 2023, creating a positive outlook for market expansion. This growth is largely attributed to the expanding silicone industry, which relies on methyl chloride for production.

Increased Investments in the Petrochemical Sector

Significant investments in India's petrochemical sector are creating a conducive environment for the growth of the methyl chloride market. India is poised for significant growth in its petrochemical industry, with an estimated investment of $87 billion over the next decade to cater to increasing domestic demand. Currently valued at approximately $220 billion, the chemical and petrochemical sector is projected to expand to $300 billion by 2025. This substantial capital influx is expected to drive advancements in production capacity across various chemicals, including methyl chloride. Furthermore, India's overall petrochemical production is forecasted to rise significantly, increasing from 29.62 million tons to 46 million tons by 2030. This expansion indicates a robust growth trajectory for the sector, with methyl chloride production poised to benefit from the increased capacities. This positive outlook reflects the growing demand for chloromethanes, influenced by the expansion of the petrochemical industry.

India Methyl Chloride Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on function, and application.

Function Insights:

• Intermediates
• Refrigerants
• Solvents

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the function. This includes intermediates, refrigerants, and solvents.

Application Insights:

• Silicone Production
• Butyl Rubber Production
• CM, HPCM, HBCM Production
• Building Material Production
• Quaternary Ammonium Compound Production

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes silicone production, butyl rubber production, CM, HPCM, HBCM production, building material production, and quaternary ammonium compound production.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Methyl Chloride Market News:

•  March 2025: US-based manufacturing giant Jabil Inc. announced its intent to invest Rs 1,000 crore in a new silicon photonics manufacturing unit in Gujarat, marking its second facility in India. The investment has heightened the demand for methyl chloride as a raw material in silicone manufacturing.
• July 2020: SRF Ltd approved the establishment of an additional chloromethane facility in Dahej, Gujarat, at a cost of Rs 315 crore. The move follows a drop in earnings and profits during the first quarter of the year due to lower market demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company plans to add an additional 1,00,000 tonnes per annum capacity by January 2022.

India Methyl Chloride Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India methyl chloride market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India methyl chloride market on the basis of function?
• What is the breakup of the India methyl chloride market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India methyl chloride market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India methyl chloride market?
• What is the structure of the India methyl chloride market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India methyl chloride market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India methyl chloride market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India methyl chloride market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India methyl chloride industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.