According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market size was valued at US$ 28.71 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 37.16 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.9% during review period.
1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([EMIM]Cl) is a common room-temperature ionic liquid, consisting of an imidazolium ring with ethyl and methyl groups substituted on the nitrogen atoms, and a chloride anion. It is usually a white crystalline solid with low vapor pressure and high thermal stability. It can be used as a reaction solvent (such as in Diels-Alder reactions and cellulose processing) or as a raw material for electrochemical research.
The upstream core raw materials are N-methylimidazole and chloroethane, and auxiliary materials include organic solvents such as acetonitrile and ethyl acetate used for purification. The production process involves high-pressure reactors and precision distillation equipment.
Global sales in 2025 are estimated to be approximately 800 tons, with an average market price of approximately US$35 per kilogram. The industry's gross profit margin is between 20% and 30%.
With the growing global emphasis on sustainable development and "zero-emission" production processes, it has demonstrated an irreplaceable role as a substitute for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the high-value utilization of biomass and in novel energy storage devices. This has created significant market growth opportunities for these high-performance ionic liquids. However, the industry also faces significant obstacles, with high production process requirements and raw material costs limiting the speed of their large-scale adoption.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/kg), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, IOLITEC, Jiangxi Jinkailai Technology, Zhejiang Land Energy Technology Development, Changzhou Chongkai Chemical, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
≥98%
≥99%
Market segment by Moisture
<0.3%
Other
Market segment by Sales Channels
Direct Sales
Distribution
Market segment by Application
Solvent
Electrochemistry
Other
Major players covered
BASF
IOLITEC
Jiangxi Jinkailai Technology
Zhejiang Land Energy Technology Development
Changzhou Chongkai Chemical
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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