The colourless gas phosphorus is known chemically as COCl2. It is created when chlorine and carbon monoxide combine. Volcanoes typically release a negligible amount of phosgene into the atmosphere. It is mainly produced artificially, poses a serious risk to health, and has even been used as a chemical weapon in combat. Phosphate is the source of many chemical compounds that are used in numerous industrial industries.
The market for phosgene is anticipated to grow due to the increase in demand in the coating, electronics, and packaging sectors. The excessive use of phosgene in agrochemicals, which pollutes the land, water, and air, causes human toxicity. A further factor that may hinder the market for goods is the mounting concern over the excessive use of pesticides in agriculture. In order to address these challenges, significant industry players are investing in product R&D and implementing cutting-edge production procedures to significantly minimise product toxicity.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous supply chain disruptions that caused problems for the agriculture industry. These included workforce shortages, transportation issues, market access restrictions, and a shortage of commodities in some places. However, farmers employed phosgene fertilisers more frequently to supply the growing demand for food, which significantly spurred market expansion.
The increasing usage of phosgene in the synthesis of diethyl carbomoyl chloride, which is then used to hydrolyze a water-insoluble chemical that serves as a bridge for the creation of drugs, pesticides, and pigments, is accelerating the growth of the phosgene market. The market is growing as a result of the increased use of phosgene in substances like beryllium chloride, aluminium chloride, and boron trichloride as well as its increased use in the extraction of metals like platinum, plutonium, uranium, and niobium. The development of the phosgene market is also positively impacted by the growth of the pharmaceutical industry, an increase in R&D activities, a rise in demand for better medicines, and an increase in investments. Two aromatic di-isocyanates that are manufactured in significant numbers utilising phosgene in the chemical industry are toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), which are precursors for the production of polyurethanes and certain polycarbonates. The growth in demand for flexible polyurethane foams, which are used in products like furniture and as a cushioning material in vehicles and furnishings, is predicted to be the main factor driving the need for TDI. Additionally, it's expected that greater usage of MDI in the building and construction sector for gap fillers around windows and doors, insulated panels and roof insulation will raise demand for phosgene and lead to an increase in TDI and MDI production throughout the course of the forecast year. These factors all interact to raise phosgene demand, which in turn drives the growth of the global phosgene market.
The colourless chemical compound known as phosgene is created when carbon monoxide and chlorine combine. Volcanoes generate a negligible amount of phosgene, which has a foul odour. Since it is mainly produced artificially, it is extremely dangerous, and as a result, it has even been used as a chemical weapon in combat. Phosphate is the source of many chemical compounds that are used in numerous industrial industries. In the pharmaceutical industry, diethylcarbamoyl chloride, a phosgene derivative, is frequently used to hydrolyze water-insoluble compounds.
A substance called tetra butyl urea is used to make solvents and improve the functionality of polymers. Toluene diisocyanate and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, which are created to make thermal insulators for refrigerators and are also used in the construction industry, are the two most major phosgene derivatives. Phosgene is also used to make a variety of polycarbonates and isocyanates that have usage in a wide range of industrial industries.

Report Coverage
Global Phosgene research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Phosgene report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Phosgene competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Phosgene market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
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Study Period | 2017-2030 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
Key Companies Profiled | Bayer AG (Germany), VanDeMark Chemical Inc. (US), Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd (China), Vertellus Holdings LLC (US), Atul Ltd (India), Paushak Ltd (India), UPL (India), ISOCHEM (France), H. Products (Germany),BASF SE (Germany) |
Segments Covered | • By Product |
Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Phosgene Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Phosgene Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Phosgene competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Phosgene
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Phosgene market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Phosgene market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
Bayer AG (Germany), VanDeMark Chemical Inc. (US), Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd (China), Vertellus Holdings LLC (US), Atul Ltd (India), Paushak Ltd (India), UPL (India), ISOCHEM (France), H. Products (Germany),BASF SE (Germany)
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Phosgene
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Phosgene market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Phosgene Market, By Derivatives
Isocyanates
Chloroformates
Carbamoyl Chlorides
Others
Global Phosgene market, By Application
Agrochemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Polycarbonates
Fine Chemicals
Dyes
Specialty Chemicals
Others
Global Phosgene market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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