Czech Republic: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in the Czech Republic

After four years of decline, the Czech hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market increased by 9.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in the Czech Republic

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep slump. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from the Czech Republic

Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from the Czech Republic soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.7% per year) and Austria (+92.7% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and Austria (+81.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Faroe Islands (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+60.7% per year) and Slovakia (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to the Czech Republic, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+2.3% per year) and China (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price increased by +80.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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