Carbonyl Chloride Market Demand Rises as Industrial Applications Expand
Few industrial chemicals carry as much weight in the global chemicals supply chain as phosgene, and its role in producing the world's most widely used polyurethane precursors makes it indispensable to modern manufacturing. The Carbonyl Chloride Market is expected to reach US$ 1.94 Billion by 2034 from US$ 1.28 Billion in 2025 , recording a CAGR of 4.76% from 2026 to 2034. That growth trajectory is closely tied to the expanding demand for isocyanates in polyurethane foam, coatings, and adhesives across construction, automotive, and electronics end-use sectors worldwide. What Is Carbonyl Chloride? Carbonyl chloride, commonly known as phosgene, is a highly reactive chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is produced industrially by reacting carbon monoxide with chlorine gas in the presence of an activated carbon catalyst, and it serves primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of isocyanates, polycarbonates, and other specialty chemicals. Due to its acute toxicity, it ...