Chiral Technology Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis, By Type (Traditional Separation Method, Asymmetric Preparation Method, Biological Separation Method), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Flavors/Fragrances, Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2035

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CHIRAL TECHNOLOGY MARKET OVERVIEW

The global chiral technology market was valued at USD 55.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 57 billion in 2026, steadily progressing to USD 75.75 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2035.

Chiral chemicals are a type of compound that has an asymmetrical carbon centre in the molecule. Enantiomers or optical isomers are chiral compounds that cannot be superimposed on their mirror counterpart. The substance is rapidly being used in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and fine chemical applications. Several firms have attempted to create technology to improve the production of chiral compounds. Chiral chemicals are compounds with an asymmetrical carbon atom at their centre. These chemicals, also known as enantiomers or optical isomers, cannot be superimposed in mirror image. They're commonly used in the manufacture of medicines, agrochemicals, food additives, and fine chemicals. Several companies across the world are now investing in research and development efforts to increase the manufacturing and cost efficiency of chiral chemicals through the use of novel analytical methods.

Concerns about global food security are growing as the world's population expands, arable land declines, and climate conditions change. This is one of the most important factors influencing demand for chiral chemicals, which are used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, fungicides, and pheromones. Aside from that, the growing popularity of organically created perfumes is expanding the use of chiral chemicals in the cosmetics industry. Furthermore, the rising number of people suffering from chronic health conditions, paired with enhanced healthcare infrastructure, is driving up the use of chiral compounds in the pharmaceutical business.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

COVID-19 has significantly impeded market growth

The COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the Chiral Technology Market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in the region is projected to stifle growth in the APAC chiral chemicals market. Several nations, including China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, have imposed partial or total lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. To prevent the sickness from spreading in the society, India enacted a comprehensive statewide lockdown in March 2020. Lockdowns and strict prohibitions on social alienation and isolation harmed APAC's manufacturing industries. Production units were either closed or temporarily suspended, which hampered the region's chiral chemicals market growth in 2020. Various industries, however, restarted operations in late 2020. Thus, chiral compounds were ready in late 2020, barring minor logistics and supply chain problems. The paper provides insights on COVID-19, taking into account changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, supply chain re-routing, the dynamics of contemporary market forces, and important government initiatives. With the ongoing vaccination programmers following the COVID-19 pandemic's containment, the regional market's growth is likely to stabilize throughout the latter half of the projection period.

LATEST TRENDS

Rising need for flavours and fragrance industry aid the market expansion

The flavours and fragrance industry's high need for chiral chemical is a prominent trend impacting chiral chemicals market growth. Another important application of chiral compounds that is seeing greater use is flavours and smell. Some of the most widely utilized chiral compounds in the flavours and fragrance industries are menthol, carvone, methyl dihydro jasmonate, and ambergris. Menthol is a terpenoid alcohol with three chiral centres, which allows for the synthesis of eight stereoisomers. It is a flavour and aroma agent commonly found in lip balms, cough medications, decongestants, fragrances, and aftershaves. The chiral chemicals industry is predicted to expand significantly as yearly menthol output increases in countries like as Brazil, India, and China. Other chiral compounds used in cosmetics and personal care products include carvone, sandalwood odorants, and ambergris. Thus, the fast-growing personal care and cosmetics industry is likely to drive the global chiral chemicals market throughout the forecast period.

• According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 58% of newly approved small-molecule drugs in 2024 were chiral in nature, reflecting the growing pharmaceutical reliance on chiral synthesis and separation technologies.

• As per the European Medicines Agency (EMA) 2024 report, demand for single-enantiomer drugs increased by 18% due to their improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects compared to racemic mixtures.

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CHIRAL TECHNOLOGY MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the market can be segmented into traditional separation method, asymmetric preparation method, biological separation method. Traditional separation method is anticipated to be the leading segment.

By Application

Based on application, the market can be divided into pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors/fragrances, others.

Pharmaceuticals will be the dominating segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing demand for chiral chemicals from the pharmaceutical sector fuel market expansion

The increasing demand for chiral chemicals from the pharmaceutical sector is one of the primary reasons driving the chiral chemicals market growth. The improved chemical qualities of chiral compounds, such as variable hardness characteristics due to geometrical properties, as well as the rise in demand for pure enantiomeric medication formulations in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, are likely to drive market growth even further. Chiral compounds are mostly employed in the pharmaceutical sector as antihistamines, antivirals, antibiotics, and anti-diabetics, as well as anorexics and cancer treatments. They're also commonly employed in chemical diagnostics and research. The rapid growth of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, particularly in North America, will push market growth. Growth will be supplemented further by an increase in investments and an increase in the number of R&D efforts to identify new medication formulations from chiral compounds.

Rise of the agriculture business fuel market expansion

The rise of the agriculture business is one of the key and significant factors driving global demand for chiral chemicals. According to the US Department of Agriculture, agriculture and food-related industries in the US generated around 5.2% of total GDP in 2020. Furthermore, according to UK national statistics, seed output is expected to expand by 17% in 2020, while plant protection product production is expected to increase by 10%. Furthermore, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports that the total value of farm output in Japan in 2019 was USD 84,162 million, a 2.63% increase from USD 81,999 in 2018. This will increase demand for chiral chemicals even further.

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic diseases accounted for 74% of global deaths in 2024, fueling the demand for enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical compounds developed through chiral technology.

• As reported by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), R&D spending in the pharmaceutical sector exceeded USD 200 billion globally in 2024, enhancing the adoption of chiral catalysts and chromatographic separation technologies.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

High R&D Cost for Developing Enantiomer May Restrict Market Growth

One of the major obstacles impeding the growth of the chiral chemicals market is the high R&D cost for developing enantiomer separation technologies. The global chiral chemicals industry is a capital-intensive and technologically driven sector. Traditional separation methods, gas chromatography (GC), and asymmetric preparation methods are the primary technologies employed in this sector for enantiomer separation. The R&D of novel technology for enantiomer separation necessitates significant expenditure, raising the overall cost of chiral compounds. Manual enantiomer separation is used in conventional separation, which is a time-consuming process. Gas chromatographic procedures, on the other hand, such as HPLC and TLC, are costly due to significant material investment and equipment expenditures. This high cost serves as the primary entry barrier, preventing new players from establishing production bases. As a result, rising the expense of R&D efforts connected to enantiomer separation will significantly impede market expansion over the projection period.

• According to the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), the high cost of chiral resolution processes, which can reach up to 40% of total production expenses, remains a key challenge for smaller pharmaceutical companies.

• As per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), solvent waste from chiral chemical synthesis contributes to 12% of total hazardous laboratory emissions, leading to stricter environmental regulations and operational delays.

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CHIRAL TECHNOLOGY MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America accounted for the largest share of the global market during forecast period

The Chiral Chemicals Market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa based on regional analysis. North America accounted for the largest share of the global market due to technological advancements and the presence of a large number of prominent players. Furthermore, rising demand in the region for naturally generated perfumes is projected to drive growth in the future years. Asia Pacific is predicted to grow the fastest due to growing foreign investment in China and India. The European market is driven by countries having a high number of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms, such as Germany and Switzerland. As the number of contract manufacturing facilities in Eastern Europe increases, so will product demand in this region.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

• Solvias AG – According to the Swiss Biotech Association, Solvias expanded its chiral ligand production by 25% in 2024, supporting over 120 global pharmaceutical firms with enantiomeric drug synthesis.

• Strem Chemicals Inc. – As per the American Chemical Society (ACS), Strem Chemicals supplied over 1,800 chiral compounds and catalysts in 2024, reinforcing its position as a key provider of chiral intermediates for academic and industrial research.

List of Top Chiral Technology Companies

• Solvias AG (Switzerland)
• Strem Chemicals Inc. (U.S.)
• Chiral Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Johnson Matthey plc (U.k.)
• BASF SE

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, and restraints. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.