세계의 염화제2철 : 시장 점유율과 순위, 전체 판매량 및 수요 예측(2025-2031년)

The global market for Ferric Chloride was estimated to be worth US$ 978 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1446 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Ferric Chloride cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.

The ferric chloride (FeCl3) market encompasses the global production, distribution, and utilization of a highly versatile inorganic chemical compound used across a broad spectrum of industries. Ferric chloride, also known as iron(III) chloride, is a dark brown, crystalline or liquid substance that is highly soluble in water and reacts strongly in hydrolysis, forming acidic solutions. Its primary chemical function lies in its strong oxidizing and flocculating properties, which make it a critical component in several industrial processes, most notably in water and wastewater treatment, printed circuit board (PCB) etching, metallurgy, pigment production, and catalysis in organic synthesis.

One of the primary markets for ferric chloride is the municipal and industrial water treatment sector, where it is used as a coagulant and flocculant to remove suspended solids, heavy metals, and organic matter from wastewater and drinking water. In this context, ferric chloride serves as an economical and effective treatment agent, often preferred over alternatives like alum due to its superior performance in a broader range of pH conditions and better sludge compaction.

Another major application lies in the electronics industry, where ferric chloride is used as an etchant for copper-based components during the fabrication of printed circuit boards. This process takes advantage of ferric chloride's oxidative strength, which enables it to dissolve unwanted copper from printed circuit laminates. The expansion of the electronics and semiconductor industry has thus historically driven demand for high-purity ferric chloride.

Ferric chloride is also used in the metallurgical industry for pickling stainless steel and in chlorination processes within organic and inorganic synthesis. It finds additional application in the production of iron oxide pigments, which are widely used in construction materials, coatings, and plastics.

The future development of the ferric chloride market is strongly influenced by global industrialization, urbanization, and environmental regulation trends. As urban populations expand and water resources face increasing pollution pressure, there is a growing demand for efficient and scalable water treatment solutions. In developing nations especially, municipal infrastructure development has led to increased investment in water and wastewater treatment plants, directly supporting the growth of the ferric chloride market.

Additionally, industrial wastewater regulations are becoming increasingly strict in many countries. Industries such as textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing are under pressure to minimize discharge of pollutants, and ferric chloride is emerging as a go-to solution due to its broad efficacy in removing both organic and inorganic contaminants. Compared to alternatives like aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride often performs better in terms of turbidity reduction, phosphorus removal, and dewatering performance, giving it a competitive edge in modern treatment plants.

The electronics sector also continues to present steady demand, especially with the global proliferation of consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and smart devices. However, some environmental concerns surrounding the disposal and recovery of used etchants have led to increasing interest in regeneration and recycling systems for ferric chloride in PCB manufacturing. This shift is driving innovation in chemical management systems and may open new market segments focused on closed-loop processes and waste minimization technologies.

From a supply perspective, ferric chloride is a relatively low-cost chemical, but its pricing and availability are often influenced by the supply of feedstock hydrochloric acid and iron, as well as by regional hazardous material transport regulations. Because ferric chloride is highly corrosive and requires specialized handling, regional production and consumption are often localized to minimize transport risks and costs. This has led to the development of localized production hubs, especially near steel production centers (for iron raw material) or chlor-alkali plants (for hydrochloric acid by-product integration).

In terms of emerging trends, there is increasing research into developing eco-friendly flocculants and coagulants, including bio-based alternatives, but these are still in early phases and not expected to immediately displace ferric chloride, particularly in industrial-scale applications. Nonetheless, manufacturers of ferric chloride are increasingly incorporating environmental compliance measures into their operations, including improved effluent treatment, energy efficiency, and worker safety protocols.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Ferric Chloride, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Ferric Chloride by region & country, by Type, and by Application.

The Ferric Chloride market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Ferric Chloride.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• Kemira
• Tessenderlo Group
• BASF
• Feralco
• SIDRA Wasserchemie
• Basic Chemical Industries
• Chemifloc
• Saf Sulphur Company
• SJCC
• PVS Chemicals
• Shandong Hongda
• Changyi Daan Fine Chemical
• Kuncai

Segment by Type

• Liquid Ferric Chloride
• Solid Ferric Chloride

Segment by Application

• Water and Sewage Treatment Industry
• Metal Surface Treatment Industry
• PCB Industry
• Pigment Industry
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Nordic Countries
  • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Ferric Chloride manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Ferric Chloride in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.

Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Ferric Chloride in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Table of Contents

1 Market Overview

• 1.1 Ferric Chloride Product Introduction
• 1.2 Global Ferric Chloride Market Size Forecast
  • 1.2.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume (2020-2031)
  • 1.2.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Price (2020-2031)
• 1.3 Ferric Chloride Market Trends & Drivers
  • 1.3.1 Ferric Chloride Industry Trends
  • 1.3.2 Ferric Chloride Market Drivers & Opportunity
  • 1.3.3 Ferric Chloride Market Challenges
  • 1.3.4 Ferric Chloride Market Restraints
• 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
• 1.5 Study Objectives
• 1.6 Years Considered

2 Competitive Analysis by Company

• 2.1 Global Ferric Chloride Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
• 2.2 Global Ferric Chloride Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.3 Global Ferric Chloride Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
• 2.4 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
• 2.5 Global Ferric Chloride Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
• 2.6 Key Manufacturers Ferric Chloride Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
• 2.7 Key Manufacturers Ferric Chloride Product Offered
• 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Ferric Chloride
• 2.9 Ferric Chloride Market Competitive Analysis
  • 2.9.1 Ferric Chloride Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
  • 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Ferric Chloride Revenue in 2024
  • 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Ferric Chloride as of 2024)
• 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 Segmentation by Type

• 3.1 Introduction by Type
  • 3.1.1 Liquid Ferric Chloride
  • 3.1.2 Solid Ferric Chloride
• 3.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type
  • 3.2.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.2.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.2.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Type
  • 3.3.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 3.3.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
  • 3.3.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
• 3.4 Global Ferric Chloride Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

4 Segmentation by Application

• 4.1 Introduction by Application
  • 4.1.1 Water and Sewage Treatment Industry
  • 4.1.2 Metal Surface Treatment Industry
  • 4.1.3 PCB Industry
  • 4.1.4 Pigment Industry
  • 4.1.5 Others
• 4.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application
  • 4.2.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.2.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.2.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Application
  • 4.3.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
  • 4.3.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
  • 4.3.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
• 4.4 Global Ferric Chloride Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

5 Segmentation by Region

• 5.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region
  • 5.1.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.1.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.1.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.1.4 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Region
  • 5.2.1 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
  • 5.2.2 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
  • 5.2.3 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
  • 5.2.4 Global Ferric Chloride Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
• 5.3 Global Ferric Chloride Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
• 5.4 North America
  • 5.4.1 North America Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.4.2 North America Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.5 Europe
  • 5.5.1 Europe Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.5.2 Europe Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.6 Asia Pacific
  • 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.7 South America
  • 5.7.1 South America Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.7.2 South America Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
• 5.8 Middle East & Africa
  • 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031

6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions

• 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Ferric Chloride Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
• 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Ferric Chloride Sales Value and Sales Volume
  • 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Ferric Chloride Sales Volume, 2020-2031
• 6.3 United States
  • 6.3.1 United States Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.3.2 United States Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.3.3 United States Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.4 Europe
  • 6.4.1 Europe Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.4.2 Europe Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.4.3 Europe Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.5 China
  • 6.5.1 China Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.5.2 China Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.5.3 China Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.6 Japan
  • 6.6.1 Japan Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.6.2 Japan Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.6.3 Japan Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.7 South Korea
  • 6.7.1 South Korea Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.7.2 South Korea Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.7.3 South Korea Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.8 Southeast Asia
  • 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
• 6.9 India
  • 6.9.1 India Ferric Chloride Sales Value, 2020-2031
  • 6.9.2 India Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
  • 6.9.3 India Ferric Chloride Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031

7 Company Profiles

• 7.1 Kemira
  • 7.1.1 Kemira Company Information
  • 7.1.2 Kemira Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.1.3 Kemira Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.1.4 Kemira Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.1.5 Kemira Recent Development
• 7.2 Tessenderlo Group
  • 7.2.1 Tessenderlo Group Company Information
  • 7.2.2 Tessenderlo Group Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.2.3 Tessenderlo Group Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.2.4 Tessenderlo Group Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.2.5 Tessenderlo Group Recent Development
• 7.3 BASF
  • 7.3.1 BASF Company Information
  • 7.3.2 BASF Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.3.3 BASF Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.3.4 BASF Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.3.5 BASF Recent Development
• 7.4 Feralco
  • 7.4.1 Feralco Company Information
  • 7.4.2 Feralco Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.4.3 Feralco Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.4.4 Feralco Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.4.5 Feralco Recent Development
• 7.5 SIDRA Wasserchemie
  • 7.5.1 SIDRA Wasserchemie Company Information
  • 7.5.2 SIDRA Wasserchemie Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.5.3 SIDRA Wasserchemie Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.5.4 SIDRA Wasserchemie Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.5.5 SIDRA Wasserchemie Recent Development
• 7.6 Basic Chemical Industries
  • 7.6.1 Basic Chemical Industries Company Information
  • 7.6.2 Basic Chemical Industries Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.6.3 Basic Chemical Industries Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.6.4 Basic Chemical Industries Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.6.5 Basic Chemical Industries Recent Development
• 7.7 Chemifloc
  • 7.7.1 Chemifloc Company Information
  • 7.7.2 Chemifloc Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.7.3 Chemifloc Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.7.4 Chemifloc Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.7.5 Chemifloc Recent Development
• 7.8 Saf Sulphur Company
  • 7.8.1 Saf Sulphur Company Company Information
  • 7.8.2 Saf Sulphur Company Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.8.3 Saf Sulphur Company Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.8.4 Saf Sulphur Company Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.8.5 Saf Sulphur Company Recent Development
• 7.9 SJCC
  • 7.9.1 SJCC Company Information
  • 7.9.2 SJCC Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.9.3 SJCC Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.9.4 SJCC Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.9.5 SJCC Recent Development
• 7.10 PVS Chemicals
  • 7.10.1 PVS Chemicals Company Information
  • 7.10.2 PVS Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.10.3 PVS Chemicals Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.10.4 PVS Chemicals Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.10.5 PVS Chemicals Recent Development
• 7.11 Shandong Hongda
  • 7.11.1 Shandong Hongda Company Information
  • 7.11.2 Shandong Hongda Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.11.3 Shandong Hongda Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.11.4 Shandong Hongda Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.11.5 Shandong Hongda Recent Development
• 7.12 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical
  • 7.12.1 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical Company Information
  • 7.12.2 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.12.3 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.12.4 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.12.5 Changyi Daan Fine Chemical Recent Development
• 7.13 Kuncai
  • 7.13.1 Kuncai Company Information
  • 7.13.2 Kuncai Introduction and Business Overview
  • 7.13.3 Kuncai Ferric Chloride Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 7.13.4 Kuncai Ferric Chloride Product Offerings
  • 7.13.5 Kuncai Recent Development

8 Industry Chain Analysis

• 8.1 Ferric Chloride Industrial Chain
• 8.2 Ferric Chloride Upstream Analysis
  • 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
  • 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
  • 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
• 8.3 Midstream Analysis
• 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
• 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
  • 8.5.1 Ferric Chloride Sales Model
  • 8.5.2 Sales Channel
  • 8.5.3 Ferric Chloride Distributors

9 Research Findings and Conclusion

10 Appendix

• 10.1 Research Methodology
  • 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
    • 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
    • 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
    • 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
  • 10.1.2 Data Source
    • 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
    • 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
• 10.2 Author Details
• 10.3 Disclaimer