Hydrogen Cyanide Market Developments, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Hydrogen Cyanide Market covers analysis By Type (Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Liquid, Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Gas); Application (Sodium Cyanide and Potassium Cyanide, Adiponitrile, Acetone Cyanohydrin, Other Applications) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00005635
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Hydrogen Cyanide Market is expected to register a CAGR of 2% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

Hydrogen Cyanide Market covers analysis By Type (Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Liquid, Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Gas); Application (Sodium Cyanide and Potassium Cyanide, Adiponitrile, Acetone Cyanohydrin, Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America). Hydrogen cyanide is colorless, rapidly acting, highly poisonous gas or liquid. Hydrogen cyanide is also known as prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid. Hydrogen cyanide has a very low boiling point and can easily be liquefied at room temperature. Hydrogen cyanide is manufactured in blast furnaces, gas works and coke ovens. Hydrogen cyanide is widely utilized in industries for manufacturing of sodium cyanide, potassium cyanide, etc.

Purpose of the Report

The report Hydrogen Cyanide Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Hydrogen Cyanide Market Segmentation

Type

  • Hydrogen Cyanide Liquid
  • Hydrogen Cyanide Gas

Application

  • Sodium Cyanide and Potassium Cyanide
  • Adiponitrile
  • Acetone Cyanohydrin
  • Other Applications

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Hydrogen Cyanide Market: Strategic Insights

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Hydrogen Cyanide Market Growth Drivers

  • Demand in Chemical and Industrial Production: Hydrogen cyanide is a feedstock chemical in the production of various chemicals, such as acrylonitrile-a feedstock for plastics and synthetic fibers-adiponitrile-used to produce nylon-and cyanuric chloride. Increased demand for Thee chemicals in various industries including automotive, textiles, and construction creates market demand for hydrogen cyanide.
  • Growth in Synthetic Fiber Production: Acrylonitrile is derived from hydrogen cyanide. It is the most widely used raw material in the production of synthetic fibers, which include acrylic and modacrylic fibers, known in the making of textiles and clothing. With the growing textile industry globally and, more particularly in developing nations, the demand for hydrogen cyanide in synthetic fiber manufacture remains high.
  • Driving Growth in Agriculture Sector: Hydrogen cyanide is used in the manufacture of pesticides and fumigants such as methyl cyanide. The agricultural sector continues to represent an important driver for the hydrogen cyanide market, mainly with large-scale farms that increase demand for crop yields and pest control.

Hydrogen Cyanide Market Future Trends

  • Greener Production Practices Drive Innovation in Hydrogen Cyanide Manufacturing: As regulations glimmer stricter on the environment, the trend toward safer, greener hydrogen cyanide production practices will be heightened evermore. Feedstocks based on biotechnology or cleaner industrial processes create tremendous waves in the revolution of market innovation in offering more sustainable hydrogen cyanide production solutions.
  • Technological Advancements Make Hydrogen Cyanide Production More Efficient and Cost-Effective: Breakthroughs in production technology, better catalysts, and efficient processes, etcetera, are likely to reduce the cost of hydrogen cyanide production and make it more efficiently produced. In turn, hydrogen cyanide is likely to become even more competitive, including wider applications of this compound in industry.
  • Renewable Feedstocks Fuel the Shift Towards Sustainable Hydrogen Cyanide Production: Increasing attention has been given to renewable feedstocks in the production of hydrogen cyanide as industries strive to achieve sustainability. This is because dependency on fossil fuels should be reduced, and the environment should be protected from adverse chemical-related impacts, opening opportunities for bio-based hydrogen cyanide manufacturing methods.

Hydrogen Cyanide Market Opportunities

  • Rising Automotive Production: The growth in automotive production, specifically in regions such as Asia-Pacific, should fuel the needs of this industry in regards to acrylonitrile, sourced from hydrogen cyanide. As the car industry moves towards making lighter yet more durable and fuel-efficient vehicles, hydrogen cyanide is going to play a critical role in producing synthetic materials such as ABS plastic.
  • Industrialization in Emerging Markets: The ever-increasing industrialization in the emerging markets specially Asia offers phenomenal growth opportunities for hydrogen cyanide owing to increasing investments in its petrochemical industry and key chemicals such as plastics and synthetic fibres indispensable for the development of economies in this region which will generate really great demand for hydrogen cyanide.
  • Advancing Renewable Energy and Energy Storage: Emerging as a new area of interest under renewable energy technologies- energy storage systems among others-hydrogen cyanide will find great scope in making its way toward improved energy storage alternatives as renewable energy use expands with time and will have further brilliant growth opportunities in this field of renewable energy.

Hydrogen Cyanide Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Hydrogen Cyanide Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Hydrogen Cyanide Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Hydrogen Cyanide Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 2%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Hydrogen Cyanide Liquid
  • Hydrogen Cyanide Gas
By Application
  • Sodium Cyanide and Potassium Cyanide
  • Adiponitrile
  • Acetone Cyanohydrin
  • Other Applications
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Air Liquide
  • Ascend Performance Materials
  • Butachimie
  • CSBP
  • Cyanco
  • Evonik Industries
  • Hindusthan Chemicals Company
  • INEOS
  • Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.

  • Hydrogen Cyanide Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Hydrogen Cyanide Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Hydrogen Cyanide Market are:

    1. Air Liquide
    2. Ascend Performance Materials
    3. Butachimie
    4. CSBP
    5. Cyanco

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the future trends in the market?

    Focus on greener chemicals is an emerging trend in the market.

    Which application segment accounted for the highest share in the hydrogen cyanide market?

    The sodium cyanide application segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023

    Based on geography, which region is expected to record a highest CAGR in the market.

    The Asia Pacific market is expected to account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing chemicals industry in the region.

    What are the driving factors impacting the hydrogen cyanide market?

    Growing chemical manufacturing is a key driver in the market.

    What are the key players operating in the hydrogen cyanide market?

    Air Liquide, Ascend Performance Materials, Butachimie, CSBP, Cyanco, Evonik Industries, Hindusthan Chemicals Company, INEOS, MaTheon Tri-Gas Inc., and Triveni Chemicals are some of the key drivers in the market.

    What is the expected CAGR of the Hydrogen Cyanide Market ?

    The Hydrogen Cyanide Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 2% from 2023 to 2031

    Habi Ummer
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    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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