ASEAN: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in ASEAN

The ASEAN market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines was estimated at $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in ASEAN

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, exports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in ASEAN declined to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up 93% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), mixing up a 6.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of +21.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, the amount of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines imported in ASEAN expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 8.5% compared with 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 41%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together creating an 18% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +42.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in ASEAN, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 12% share.

In Singapore, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports increased at an average annual rate of +20.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+15.7% per year) and the Philippines (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+14.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform