Production and Market of Paraformaldehyde in China

In the past decade, China's paraformaldehyde industry has steadily developed. The capacity and output of PF increased at a CAGR of 4.5% and 3.9% from 2014 to 2025, respectively. Domestic PF production is mainly distributed in Hebei, Jiangsu and Shandong, relying on abundant supply of methanol and convenient transportation. In China, PF is mainly consumed in industries such as agrochemical, resin, and pharmaceutical. The agrochemical industry is the largest downstream sector of PF, accounting for 74.36% of the total domestic PF consumption in 2024. Glyphosate (AEA pathway) is the largest end-use market, with the PF consumption accounting for 70.41% of the national total in 2024. The second largest downstream sector in China is the resin industry. In 2024, PF consumption in the resin industry accounted for 23.04% of the national total. This report is the 21st edition, based on the former one finished in 2024, focusing on the situation of China's paraformaldehyde (PF) industry in 2024 and Q1 2025, as well as forecasting its future development trend. The report aims to disclose the latest production and market information of China's PF industry. The data for 2024 and before are based on CCM's database and other various sources as mentioned in the section of methodology below. This market research provides detailed analysis on the elements affecting the growth of PF industry in China, as well as current and historic development of the industry. Market drivers, restraints, opportunities and relative policies can be found in this report. Scope of the report Region scope: China. Time scope: 2015 to 2024, primarily 2022 to 2024. On the basis of industrial segments: paraformaldehyde production, import, exports, and consumption. To enquire about this report, please email econtact@cnchemicals.com or call +86-20-37616606.