Benelux: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux chloromethane and chloroethane market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Benelux

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were exported in Benelux; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 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. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, chloromethane and chloroethane exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloromethane and chloroethane imports into Belgium stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, chloromethane and chloroethane imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw mild growth. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform