Canada: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2025

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Canada

The Canadian market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines declined dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -72.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep contraction. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Canada

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were exported from Canada; rising by 62% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from Canada, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -2.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 +2.4% per year.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into Canada

In 2021, overseas purchases of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted modest growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier to Canada, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.5% per year) and Chile (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 96% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +6.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform