Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) Market
Report ID: SQSG15D2001
Report ID: SQSG15D2001
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Published Date: November, 2025
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Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market size was valued at USD 1.22 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 1.36 Billion in 2025 to USD 3.18 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period (2026–2033).
Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) is an eco-friendly and non-toxic organic molecule having the chemical formula OC (OCH3)2. Dimethyl Carbonate is a liquid that does not appear to be a distinct hue. Dimethyl Carbonate is a flammable carbonate ester that can be indexed. Dimethyl Carbonate can form quickly in organic solvents including ethers, alcohols, ketones, and others. Dimethyl carbonate is an interesting solvent and environmentally beneficial chemical agent. Polycarbonate is in high demand in a variety of industries, including electronics, automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and medicine. Some of the factors driving the market growth for dimethyl carbonate are that it is an eco-friendly solvent that helps produce products that are quick biodegradable and non-toxic. Increased consumer affluence and spending on gadgets and autos enhances manufacturing of the plastic polymers utilized in this industry. Dimethyl carbonate is utilized in a variety of sectors and has a wide range of uses. Dimethyl carbonate is in high demand due to the number and range of uses. Toxic gases such as phosgene and carbon monoxide are used in traditional manufacture, producing dangerous by products such as sodium chloride. The majority of the product contains highly toxic compounds that, even in low concentrations, can cause death or serious health problems.
US Dimethyl Carbonate DMC Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.
Market snapshot - 2026-2033
Global Market Size
USD 1.1 billion
Largest Segment
Polycarbonate synthesis
Fastest Growth
Polycarbonate synthesis
Growth Rate
11.2% CAGR
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Global Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) Market is segmented by Synthesis, Grade, End Use Industry, Application and region. Based on Synthesis, the market is segmented into Methanol Phosgenation, Oxidative Carbonylation of Methanol (Eni), Oxidative Carbonylation of Methanol Via Methyl Nitrate (Ube), Ethylene Carbonate Transesterification Process (Asahi), Urea Transesterification and Direct Synthesis from Co2. Based on Grade, the market is segmented into Industrial Grade (>99.0 Weight %), Pharmaceutical Grade (>99.5 Weight %) and Battery Grade (>99.9 Weight %). Based on End Use Industry, the market is segmented into Plastics, Paints & Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Battery, Agrochemicals and Others. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Polycarbonate Synthesis, Battery Electrolytes, Solvents, Reagents, Methylating Agent, Methoxycarbonylation Agent and Other Applications. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.
The polycarbonate synthesis segment held the most market share. In 2020, the polycarbonate synthesis segment accounted for the biggest proportion of the dimethyl carbonate market by application. Dimethyl carbonate is a chemical intermediary used in the production of polycarbonates. Polycarbonate is utilized as an engineering plastic material in industries such as automotive and electrical and electronics because of its exceptional physical features such as heat resistance, impact resistance, structural stability, and optical transparency. The increased demand for polycarbonate from the automotive and electrical and electronics industries is propelling the global market for dimethyl carbonate.
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Based on region global dimethyl carbonate market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East Africa.
Asia Pacific accounts for a significant share of the global dimethyl carbonate market. Demand for dimethyl carbonate in the Asia Pacific region is likely to rise over the forecast period due to a significant increase in the use of polycarbonates. Due to an increase in demand for dimethyl carbonate in various end-use applications such as cleaning agents, paints and coatings, pesticides, adhesives, and lithium-ion batteries in the region, the dimethyl carbonate market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a promising rate during the forecast period. The region's dimethyl carbonate market is dominated by India, China, South Korea, and Japan. In China, Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan, dimethyl carbonate is mostly utilized in the production of polycarbonates, whereas in India, it is primarily used in the pharmaceutical, paints & coatings, and agrochemical industries to make diverse products such as medications, paints, and pesticides.
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Growing Demand for Polycarbonate to Propel Dimethyl Carbonate Market
Mirroring the growth of Li-ion battery Market
Hazardous Raw Materials for DMC Synthesis to Hamper Market Growth
Stringent regulations
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The global dimethyl carbonate market is fragmented, the prominent players operating in the market are constantly adopting various growth strategies to stay afloat in the market. Product launches, innovations, mergers, and acquisitions, collaborations and partnerships, and intensive R&D are some of the growth strategies that are adopted by these key players to thrive in the competitive market. The key market players are also constantly focused on R&D to supply industries with the most efficient and cost-effective and customized solutions for students.
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According to our global dimethyl carbonate market analysis, rising demand from a range of sectors is driving the expansion of the dimethyl carbonate market. Furthermore, the environmentally friendly synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from carbon dioxide is projected to drive market growth.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Market size value in 2024 | USD 1.22 Billion |
| Market size value in 2033 | USD 3.18 Billion |
| Growth Rate | 11.2% |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2026-2033 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Regions covered | North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA) |
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Dimethyl Carbonate USD 1.22 Billion in 2024 Market size was valued at USD 1.36 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow from USD 3.18 Billion by 2033 to 11.2%, growing at a CAGR of (2026–2033) during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The global dimethyl carbonate market is fragmented, the prominent players operating in the market are constantly adopting various growth strategies to stay afloat in the market. Product launches, innovations, mergers, and acquisitions, collaborations and partnerships, and intensive R&D are some of the growth strategies that are adopted by these key players to thrive in the competitive market. The key market players are also constantly focused on R&D to supply industries with the most efficient and cost-effective and customized solutions for students. 'UBE Corporation (Japan)', 'Merck KGaA (Germany) ', 'Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (USA) ', 'Lotte Chemical (South Korea) ', 'Kowa Company Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Shandong Shida Shenghua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Haike Chemical Group (China) ', 'Hebei New Chaoyang Chemical Stock Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Shandong Depu Chemical Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Connect Chemicals (Germany) ', 'Qingdao Aspirit Chemical Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands) ', 'BASF SE (Germany) ', 'Dongying City Longxing Chemical Co., Ltd. (China) ', 'Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) ', 'Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (USA)'
Polycarbonate is widely used in a variety of industries such as electronics, automotive, consumer goods, building and construction, and many more. Because of features such as transparency, strength, heat resistance, and chemical resistance, rising demand in the electronics and automotive industries is likely to push the dimethyl carbonate market. Furthermore, rise in the vehicle sector in countries like as India, China, and Japan have supported dimethyl carbonate market growth. Furthermore, the growing need for low-cost and cost-effective consumer goods, such as laptops, smartphones, smart speakers, smart home devices, power banks, and others, is driving the dimethyl carbonate industry ahead.
Increasing R&D Efforts to Improve Efficacy in Green DMC Synthesis to Support Market Growth: Carbon is a plentiful element that is required in the creation of fuels and polymers. Because of carbon's non-toxic qualities, dimethyl carbonate market participants have been encouraged to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful compounds such as dimethyl carbonate (DMC). This trend is predicted to continue, as traditional procedures such as phosgenation have drawbacks such as the use of very dangerous and corrosive phosgene gas and the production of large amounts of inorganic salts. As a result, dimethyl carbonate market participants are increasing their R&D efforts in order to improve efficacy in green chemistry.
Based on region global dimethyl carbonate market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East Africa.
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