ASEAN: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN chlorine market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Production in ASEAN

In value terms, chlorine production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Thailand was the major exporter of chlorine in ASEAN, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest chlorine supplying countries in ASEAN were Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chlorine Imports

Imports in ASEAN

For the fourth year in a row, ASEAN recorded growth in overseas purchases of chlorine, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Malaysia was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Malaysia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) and Cambodia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Brunei Darussalam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and the Philippines saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in ASEAN were the Philippines ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform