Chlorinated Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Market Report 2026

The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.27 billion in 2025 to $30.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of pvc manufacturing, availability of vegetable oil feedstocks, demand for durable plasticizers, expansion of construction materials, cost effectiveness versus alternatives.

The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward sustainable plastic additives, tightening restrictions on phthalates, growth in flexible pvc demand, increased recycling of waste oils, innovation in ester modification technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of bio based plasticizers in pvc applications, rising demand for chemically stable ester compounds, expansion of cfame usage in flexible pvc products, increasing focus on waste oil based raw materials, higher adoption in durable polymer formulations.

The growing demand for personal care products is anticipated to drive the expansion of the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester (CFAME) market. Personal care products include items used for personal hygiene, grooming, and beauty, such as skincare, haircare, and oral care products. This increased demand is fueled by rising consumer awareness about self-care, beauty, and hygiene. Chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester is utilized in these products to enhance emollient properties, improving moisture retention, texture, and skin conditioning. For example, a report published by the British Beauty Council in July 2024 revealed that the personal care sector contributed £27.2 billion ($30.44 billion) to the UK GDP in 2023, reflecting an 11% increase from 2022. This growth was driven by a 10% rise in household spending on personal care products and services in the UK. Consequently, the increasing demand for personal care products is expected to boost the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market.

Leading companies in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market are expanding their facilities to gain a competitive advantage. These expansions allow for greater CFAME production to meet the rising demand in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing. Facility expansion also supports advanced production technologies, enhances product quality, and reduces costs through economies of scale. For instance, in July 2024, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, a Malaysia-based oleochemical manufacturer, inaugurated a high-purity fatty acid and glycerin plant in China. This expansion increases the facility’s annual processing capacity to 500,000 metric tons. Situated on 58 acres in a third-tier city about 130 km from Shanghai, the oleochemical complex is managed by KLK’s Taiko Palm-Oleo (Zhangjiagang) Co. Ltd. (TPOZ), making it one of the largest and most advanced oleochemical production facilities in China.

In April 2023, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), a Malaysian oleochemical producer, acquired TEMIX Oleo for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to diversify KLK OLEO's product offerings, strengthen its expertise in oleochemicals, and broaden its access to key European markets and customers. TEMIX Oleo, based in Italy, is a manufacturer of fatty acid methyl ester.

Major companies operating in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market are BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Wilmar International Limited, Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Sasol Limited, Clariant AG, Solvay SA, Innospec Inc., Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech Stock Co. Ltd., Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., Emery Oleochemicals, Oleon NV, KLK Oleo, Croda International Plc, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad, PT Musim Mas, Tianjin Yisheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Shanghai Fine Chemical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market in 2025. The regions covered in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The chlorinated fatty acid methyl ester market consists of sales of plasticizers, lubricants, flame retardants, adhesives, synthetic rubber additives, and coating additives. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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