Canada: Chlorides Market 2025

Chlorides Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian chlorides market increased by 6.3% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Chlorides consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chlorides Production in Canada

In value terms, chlorides production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 519%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exported from Canada fell to X tons, with a decrease of -14.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for chlorides exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +4.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +8.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorides export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 77% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.8% per year.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into Canada

Chlorides imports into Canada stood at X tons in 2021, flattening at 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of chlorides to Canada, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 3% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.9% per year) and Mexico (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) to Canada, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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