China: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in China

The Chinese chloromethane and chloroethane market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in China

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of chloromethane and chloroethane exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chloromethane and chloroethane exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into China

Chloromethane and chloroethane imports into China fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main supplier of chloromethane and chloroethane to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chloromethane and chloroethane imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at X%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest chloromethane and chloroethane suppliers to China.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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