Product Code: ETC4490676 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
Epichlorohydrin is widely used in epoxy resin production, which is essential for coatings, electronics, and construction. The Australian market benefits from the growing demand for high-performance resins, though environmental concerns over ECH`s toxicity have prompted research into bio-based alternatives.
The epichlorohydrin market in Australia is expanding due to increasing demand for epoxy resins, water treatment chemicals, and paper products. Rising adoption of ECH for improving product strength and chemical resistance is driving market growth. Enhanced focus on developing bio-based and sustainable ECH formulations is supporting market performance.
The epichlorohydrin market in Australia is constrained by high production costs and limited domestic manufacturing capacity. Dependence on imports from Asian producers increases market vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions. Environmental regulations on chemical handling and emissions further increase compliance costs.
The Australia Epichlorohydrin Market offers promising investment potential due to increasing demand in epoxy resins and water treatment chemicals. Opportunities include developing bio-based ECH, improving production efficiency, and expanding into industrial and construction sectors.
Epichlorohydrin used in epoxy resins is regulated under the AICIS and the HSIS due to its toxic nature. Workplace exposure limits are enforced under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Waste disposal guidelines are monitored under the Environmental Protection Act 1997 to prevent environmental contamination.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for epichlorohydrin in the manufacturing of epoxy resins and glycerol |
4.2.2 Growing applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals industries |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations promoting the use of epichlorohydrin in various sectors |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices, specifically propylene and chlorine |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the production and usage of epichlorohydrin |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative products such as bio-based epichlorohydrin |
5 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Trends |
6 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market, By Applications |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Epoxy Resins, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Glycerin, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Treatment Chemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Applications, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Wind Turbine, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Composites, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2021-2031F |
7 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of epichlorohydrin in Australia |
8.2 Capacity utilization rate of epichlorohydrin production facilities |
8.3 Number of patents filed for epichlorohydrin production technology improvements |
8.4 Level of investments in research and development for epichlorohydrin applications |
8.5 Environmental sustainability metrics related to epichlorohydrin production and usage |
9 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Epichlorohydrin (ECH) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |