Benelux: Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market 2025

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 212% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Production in Benelux

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) decreased by -42.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 111% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporter of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 63% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a 37% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of -5.9%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of -8.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.6%).

Trichloroethylene And Tetrachloroethylene Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 63% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.6%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) in Benelux, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at -3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -28.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 5.8%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-7.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform