Czech Republic: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines declined notably to $X in 2021, falling by -15.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in the Czech Republic

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 120% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,560% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 380%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +946.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at +26.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+786.7% per year) and Hungary (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+272.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into the Czech Republic

After four years of decline, supplies from abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 8.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 185%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine to the Czech Republic, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.3% per year) and Slovakia (-19.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines to the Czech Republic, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.2% per year) and Slovakia (-17.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 64%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform