Global Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) Market reached US$ 2.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 4.3 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
The increasing need for hydrochloric acid from the steel industry is the key driving force behind the hydrochloric acid market globally. Iron oxide and scales are removed off the surface of steel with hydrochloric acid. As a result, rising steel demand will drive market expansion. Hydrochloric acid is used in a variety of activities, including food processing, mineral processing and pool sanitation.