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Dichloroacetic Acid Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Latest News & Historical Prices
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Dichloroacetic Acid Price Trend Q1 2024
Chlorination of acetic acid yields dichloroacetic acid; therefore, the prices for both the feedstock materials chlorine and acetic acid drove the market trends for dichloroacetic acid during the said period of Q1’24. In the Asia Pacific, both acetic acid and chlorine markets were observed to be struggling throughout the said period. Acetic acid prices declined due to weak demand from construction sectors and the chlorine market was struggling with an oversupply. Hence the dichloroacetic acid prices also tottered low throughout the concerned time period.
These slumping trends in the Asian markets also influenced the global dichloroacetic acid prices. In the European markets, the situation was a little more complicated.
The freight dynamics with Asia were curtailed by the growling threats of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Suez Canal saw a significant drop in the number of vessels passing through, reflecting the degradation in expected orders and purchase volumes. A sullen industrial activity in the region amidst a period of high economic inflation also challenged the markets for dichloroacetic acid. The American dichloroacetic acid market was still somewhat stable; however, the general global trend was weak for the entire span of Q1’24.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, as per the current analysis, slight improvements are anticipated in the Dichloroacetic Acid markets in the near term.
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About Dichloroacetic Acid
Dichloroacetic acid (DCA) is a colorless, corrosive organic compound with the formula CHCl2COOH. It is primarily used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. DCA finds applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, herbicides, and dyes. In water treatment, it is utilized as a disinfectant and in the removal of organic pollutants. Additionally, DCA is employed as a laboratory reagent for various analytical and research purposes. However, its use is regulated due to its toxicity and potential environmental impact.
Dichloroacetic Acid Product Detail
Hs Code
29154020
Chemical Formula
Cl2CHCOOH
Cas Number
79-43-6
Molecular Weight
128.94 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Chemical Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Water Treatment , Herbicides Production, Dye Manufacturing, Laboratory Reagent
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CAB, Hebei Huadong Chemical, Changzhou Wujin Changshen Chemical, MedicalChem
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Dichloroacetic Acid Production Process
- Dichloroacetic Acid Production by the hydrolysis of dichloroacetyl chloride.
The reaction begins with the formation of dichloroacetyl chloride, which is mainly obtained by the oxidation of trichloroethylene. The resultant, i.e., dichloroacetyl chloride, is then hydrolyzed to obtain dichloroacetic acid as the final product.
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