Asia-Pacific: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific chlorine market fell modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, chlorine production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, shipments abroad of chlorine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chlorine exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons), distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), India (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the largest exporters of chlorine, together committing X% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 China ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Chlorine imports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chlorine imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Malaysia was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%). The following importers - New Zealand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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%), New Zealand (X%) and Sri Lanka (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.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Indonesia and the Philippines saw its share reduced by 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 Asia-Pacific were the Philippines ($X), Malaysia ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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