Germany - 1,2-Dichloroethane (Ethylene Dichloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingGermany's Export of Ethylene Dichloride Sees Sharp Decline to $146 Million in 2023
Germany Ethylene Dichloride Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) decreased by -25.5% to 388K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 825K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ethylene dichloride exports dropped remarkably to $146M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $311M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Ethylene Dichloride in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Egypt | 18.4 | 13.3 | 16.1 | 12.1 | 21.3 | 27.1 | 25.1 | 31.4 | 102 | 76.9 | 63.0 |
| Netherlands | 66.4 | 79.8 | 72.7 | 46.5 | 57.1 | 72.6 | 70.0 | 43.7 | 83.7 | 83.1 | 53.8 |
| Czech Republic | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 4.1 | 30.9 | 23.3 | 19.7 | 44.0 | 52.5 | 12.6 |
| India | 18.5 | 31.6 | 28.9 | 49.7 | 38.2 | 3.1 | N/A | 3.9 | N/A | N/A | 6.0 |
| Belgium | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | N/A | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Spain | 3.2 | 2.8 | N/A | N/A | 8.5 | 37.5 | 24.1 | 16.8 | 59.7 | 27.0 | 3.1 |
| Poland | 27.7 | 12.4 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 12.6 | 0.9 |
| France | 6.6 | 12.9 | 1.4 | 9.6 | 10.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | 2.9 | 6.1 | 0.1 |
| Others | 13.3 | 21.8 | 19.6 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 3.3 |
| Total | 155 | 175 | 147 | 132 | 158 | 184 | 161 | 132 | 311 | 265 | 146 |
Exports by Country
Egypt (210K tons), the Netherlands (107K tons) and India (26K tons) were the main destinations of ethylene dichloride exports from Germany, with a combined 89% share of total exports. the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Egypt ($63M), the Netherlands ($54M) and the Czech Republic ($13M) appeared to be the largest markets for ethylene dichloride exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports. India, Belgium, Spain, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9%.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +53.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the ethylene dichloride price amounted to $376 per ton (FOB, Germany), falling by -26.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $509 per ton in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($675 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($228 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene dichloride market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20141353 - 1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride)
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
