Product Code: ETC047465 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The chlor-alkali market in Thailand involves the production and distribution of three key chemicals: chlorine, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), and hydrogen. These chemicals are essential in various industries, including pulp and paper, textiles, water treatment, and chemicals manufacturing. Chlorine and caustic soda are typically produced through an electrolysis process called the chlor-alkali process. In this process, salt (sodium chloride) is broken down into chlorine gas and caustic soda using an electrolytic cell.
The increasing demand for chlorine and caustic soda in various industries, such as chemicals, detergents, and textiles, drives the growth of the chlor-alkali market in Thailand. Chlorine is widely used for water disinfection and purification, contributing to the demand for chlor-alkali products in the water treatment sector. Caustic soda is an essential component in the pulping and bleaching process in the paper industry, supporting the demand for chlor-alkali products. Expanding infrastructure projects in Thailand require caustic soda for construction-related applications, further boosting the market.
The chlor-alkali process is energy-intensive, and fluctuations in energy prices can significantly impact production costs. The chlor-alkali process can generate hazardous by-products such as mercury (in older production methods). Strict environmental regulations require the industry to adopt cleaner and more sustainable technologies. The chlor-alkali market in Thailand may face competition from imported products or alternative chemicals.
The Covid-19 pandemic, which started in late 2025, has had widespread impacts on industries worldwide, including the chlor-alkali sector. The extent of the impact on the market in Thailand would depend on factors such as the severity and duration of the pandemic, government restrictions, and the industries served by chlor-alkali products. Industries like water treatment and chemicals used in sanitization may have experienced increased demand, while others, like textiles or pulp and paper, may have faced temporary slowdowns due to disruptions in supply chains and reduced consumer spending.
The chlor-alkali market in Thailand may have been served by both domestic and international companies. Some key players might have included: PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Solvay (Thailand) Ltd., VinyThailand Public Company Limited, Tokuyama (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Orica Chemical (Thailand) Ltd.
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 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Trends |
6 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market, By Types |
6.1 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Chlorine, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Caustic soda, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Soda ash, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Chlorine, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Caustic Soda, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenues & Volume, By Soda Ash, 2021-2031F |
7 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Thailand Chlor-Alkali Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |