Asia: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2025

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Asia

The Asian chloromethane and chloroethane market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Asia

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were imported in Asia; picking up by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Myanmar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chloromethane and chloroethane importing markets in Asia were India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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