Benelux: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Benelux

The Benelux hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Benelux

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, when their volume decreased by -4% to X tons. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +133.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.1%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.3%).

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -14% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 36% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +0.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price increased by +103.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform