Bromine Market Share

Global Bromine Market Overview

Bromine Market Size was valued at USD 03 Billion in 2022. The bromine industry is projected to grow from USD 3.8 Billion in 2023 to USD 08 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). The global market is driving its growth due to the increasing organobromine demand as biocides from the agrarian economies. Further, the  Bromine Market is growing its demand due to the world's increasing oil and gas-related activities are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Bromine Market Trends

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  Increasing demand for bromine to boost market growth

  
  

The  Bromine Market is driving its global growth with the increasing demand for bromine. This global market is having popularity among end-user industries such as oil & gas, textile, aerospace, automobiles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The bromine market is currently being driven by increasing demand for the element. This is primarily due to its unique properties, which make it ideal for use in a variety of applications. For example, bromine is used as a flame retardant, a water disinfectant, and an insecticide.

The demand for bromine is on the rise, driven by its use in a variety of applications including flame retardants, water treatment, and agriculture. This increase in demand is reflected in the bromine market, which is expected to grow in the coming years. Bromine is a halogen element with a wide range of uses. It is used as a flame retardant in a variety of materials, including plastics, textiles, and paints. Bromine is also used in water treatment, as it is effective at removing impurities from water. In agriculture, bromine is used as a fumigant to control pests. Therefore, such factors related to Bromine have enhanced the Bromine market CAGR across the globe in recent years.

Bromine Market Segment Insights

Bromine Derivatives Insights

The  Bromine Market segmentation, based on derivatives, includes Organobromides, Clear Brine Fluid, and Hydrogen Bromide. The Organobromides segment held the majority share in 2022 of the  Bromine Market revenue. This segment is expected to continue to dominate the market over the forecast period, due to the widespread use of brominated compounds in a variety of applications, including flame retardants, pesticides, and oil & gas drilling.

Bromine Application Insights

Based on application, the  Bromine Market segmentation includes Flame Retardants, Oil And Gas Drilling, and Mercury Emission Control. The flame retardants segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. The Flame Retardants application is the largest application for bromine. The growing demand for flame retardants in the electronics, automotive, and construction industries is expected to drive the growth of this application over the forecast period. These all factors for Bromine positively impact the market growth.

Figure 2:  Bromine Market, by Derivatives, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Bromine Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region is predicted to achieve the highest bromine market share. This is attributed to the growing demand for bromine from various industries in the region, such as the electronics, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors. In addition, the region is also home to some of the world's largest bromine producers, such as China and India.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil

Figure 3:  BROMINE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe’s Bromine market accounts for the third-largest market share. Bromine is a versatile chemical that has a wide range of applications in a variety of industries. For example, it is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, and water treatment chemicals. The European market is supported by a strong network of suppliers and distributors. This ensures that buyers have access to a consistent supply of high-quality bromine products at competitive prices. Further, the Germany Bromine market held the largest market share, and the UK Bromine market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

North America, Bromine market, is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. This is attributed to the growing demand for flame retardants and water treatment chemicals in the region. Bromine is a key ingredient in many flame retardants and water treatment chemicals, making it an essential substance for a wide range of industries. The growing demand for these applications is expected to drive the growth of the bromine market in North America. In addition, the region is home to several major bromine producers, which is another factor that is expected to contribute to the market growth. With the growing demand and a strong production base, the North American bromine market is poised for strong growth in the coming years. Moreover, the U.S. Bromine market held the largest market share, and the Canada Bromine market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.

Bromine Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Bromine market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Bromine industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Bromine. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Bromine industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the global Bromine industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major Bromine market players, including Israel Chemicals Limited, Albemarle Corporation, Chemtura Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, Tata Chemicals Ltd, Gulf Resources Inc., TETRA Technologies, Inc., Hindustan Salts Limited, Honeywell International Inc., and Perekop bromine, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

The North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA), the International Bromine Council (BSEF), and its member companies are pleased to announce that starting in 2024, SMX (Security Matters) PLC, an innovative company that specializes in digitizing physical objects to foster a circular and closed loop economy, will use its technology to help recycling plant operators track and trace plastics composed of different additives or chemistries.

Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. ICL has a diversified portfolio of products that are essential to the agricultural, industrial, and consumer markets. ICL's operations are vertically integrated, from the mining of minerals to the production of finished products.

Albemarle Corporation is a specialty chemicals company with one of the market-leading positions in lithium, bromine, and catalysts. The company's products are used in a wide variety of applications, including batteries, consumer electronics, flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas production. Albemarle is committed to sustainable development and the health and safety of its employees, customers, and communities. The company's products are backed by a team of dedicated scientists and engineers who are continually developing new and innovative ways to improve the performance of Albemarle's products and services.

Key Companies in the Bromine market includes

• Israel Chemicals Limited


• Albemarle Corporation


• Chemtura Corporation


• Tosoh Corporation


• Tata Chemicals Ltd


• Gulf Resources Inc.


• Hindustan Salts Limited


• TETRA Technologies, Inc.


• Honeywell International Inc., among others

Bromine Industry Developments

August 2021: TETRA Technologies Inc. has been given the go-ahead by an independent geological consulting company to review bromine and lithium exploration targets of the nearly 31,100 net acres of brine leases across Southwest Arkansas.

Bromine Market Segmentation

Bromine Derivatives Outlook

• Organobromides


• Clear Brine Fluid


• Hydrogen Bromide

Bromine Application Outlook

• Flame Retardants


• Oil And Gas Drilling


• Mercury Emission Control

Bromine Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America