Market overview
The global vinylene carbonate market is worth USD 185 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 502 mn by 2036, growing at a 10.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Battery grade is the largest by grade segment.
| Scope | Vinylene carbonate sold as a film-forming electrolyte additive for lithium-ion batteries, in battery grade and ultra-high purity, plus technical grade for polymer use. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 165 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 185 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 502 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 10.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 33,939 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 101,853 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 5,445 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Vinylene Carbonate market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 185 mn |
| 2027 | USD 204 mn |
| 2028 | USD 226 mn |
| 2029 | USD 249 mn |
| 2030 | USD 276 mn |
| 2031 | USD 304 mn |
| 2032 | USD 336 mn |
| 2033 | USD 372 mn |
| 2034 | USD 411 mn |
| 2035 | USD 454 mn |
| 2036 | USD 502 mn |
Vinylene Carbonate market segmentation
By grade
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery grade | 58.0% | 54.9% | USD 107 mn | 9.9% |
| Ultra-high purity | 32.0% | 39.7% | USD 59 mn | 12.9% |
| Technical grade | 10.0% | 5.4% | USD 18 mn | 3.8% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric vehicle batteries | 68.0% | 69.9% | USD 126 mn | 10.8% |
| Consumer electronics batteries | 16.0% | 10.4% | USD 30 mn | 5.8% |
| Energy storage | 16.0% | 19.7% | USD 30 mn | 12.8% |
By purity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (99.5%) | 32.0% | 28.0% | USD 59 mn | 9.0% |
| High (99.9%) | 40.0% | 40.0% | USD 74 mn | 10.5% |
| Ultra (99.99%) | 28.0% | 32.0% | USD 52 mn | 12.0% |
By packaging
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum | 48.0% | 46.0% | USD 89 mn | 10.0% |
| ISO tank | 32.0% | 32.0% | USD 59 mn | 10.5% |
| Bulk | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 37 mn | 11.6% |
By customer type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolyte makers | 62.0% | 64.0% | USD 115 mn | 10.8% |
| Battery makers | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 52 mn | 9.7% |
| Research and chemical firms | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 18 mn | 10.5% |
Top 25 countries for vinylene carbonate by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 97.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 99.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 115 mn | 62.0% | USD 325 mn | 11.0% |
| 2 | South Korea | USD 18 mn | 10.0% | USD 46 mn | 9.5% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 15 mn | 8.0% | USD 32 mn | 8.1% |
| 4 | United States | USD 9.2 mn | 5.0% | USD 23 mn | 9.6% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 5.5 mn | 3.0% | USD 13 mn | 8.5% |
| 6 | Poland | USD 5.5 mn | 3.0% | USD 15 mn | 10.1% |
| 7 | Hungary | USD 3.7 mn | 2.0% | USD 11 mn | 11.6% |
| 8 | India | USD 3.7 mn | 2.0% | USD 12 mn | 12.5% |
| 9 | Vietnam | USD 2.8 mn | 1.5% | USD 9.0 mn | 12.5% |
| 10 | Indonesia | USD 1.9 mn | 1.0% | USD 5.5 mn | 11.6% |
| 11 | Taiwan | USD 0.48 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.2 mn | 9.5% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 0.42 mn | 0.2% | USD 1.0 mn | 9.5% |
| 13 | Sweden | USD 0.36 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.90 mn | 9.5% |
| 14 | Czech Republic | USD 0.32 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.78 mn | 9.5% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 0.28 mn | 0.1% | USD 0.68 mn | 9.5% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 0.24 mn | 0.1% | USD 0.59 mn | 9.5% |
| 17 | Malaysia | USD 0.21 mn | 0.1% | USD 0.52 mn | 9.5% |
| 18 | France | USD 0.18 mn | 0.1% | USD 0.45 mn | 9.4% |
| 19 | Netherlands | USD 0.16 mn | 0.09% | USD 0.39 mn | 9.6% |
| 20 | Morocco | USD 0.14 mn | 0.07% | USD 0.34 mn | 9.6% |
| 21 | Mexico | USD 0.12 mn | 0.07% | USD 0.30 mn | 9.4% |
| 22 | Brazil | USD 0.10 mn | 0.06% | USD 0.26 mn | 9.5% |
| 23 | Turkey | USD 91 thousand | 0.05% | USD 0.23 mn | 9.6% |
| 24 | Australia | USD 78 thousand | 0.04% | USD 0.20 mn | 9.7% |
| 25 | Finland | USD 68 thousand | 0.04% | USD 0.17 mn | 9.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.4 mn | 0.7% | USD 3.0 mn | 8.1% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Tinci Materials
- Capchem
- Mitsubishi Chemical
- Zhangjiagang Guotai-Huarong
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Shandong Shida Shenghua
- Soulbrain
- Dongwha Electrolyte
- Enchem
- Panax Etec
- Ube Corporation
- Do-Fluoride New Materials
- Zhejiang Yongtai Technology
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Kanto Denka
- Zhuhai Smoothway Electronic Materials
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the vinylene carbonate market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 10.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by grade, by application, by purity, by packaging, by customer type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the vinylene carbonate market?
The global vinylene carbonate market is estimated at USD 165 mn in 2025 and USD 185 mn in 2026.
How fast will the vinylene carbonate market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 502 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 317 mn.
Which country is the largest market for vinylene carbonate?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 115 mn in 2026, 62.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 80.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.5% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which vinylene carbonate segment is largest?
In the by grade split, Battery grade is the largest segment with 58.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading vinylene carbonate companies?
Global leaders include Tinci Materials, Capchem, Mitsubishi Chemical, Zhangjiagang Guotai-Huarong.
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