Africa: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2025

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Africa

The African chloromethane and chloroethane market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Africa

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Africa

Chloromethane and chloroethane exports soared to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uganda (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Kenya (X kg) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uganda and Kenya increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uganda (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chloromethane and chloroethane export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Africa

Chloromethane and chloroethane imports amounted to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the key importer of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Angola (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloromethane and chloroethane imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zambia (X%), Angola (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Sudan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Tanzania, Angola and Sudan increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, chloromethane and chloroethane imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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