Czech Republic: Market for Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine 2025

Market Size for Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine in the Czech Republic

The Czech iodine, fluorine and bromine market rose notably to $X in 2021, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Iodine, fluorine and bromine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of iodine, fluorine and bromine increased by 477% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iodine, fluorine and bromine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted tangible growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for iodine, fluorine and bromine exports from the Czech Republic, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, iodine, fluorine and bromine exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), more than tenfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +899.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+18.9% per year) and Germany (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iodine, fluorine and bromine exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +786.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+0.3% per year) and Germany (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average iodine, fluorine and bromine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -19.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 (+453.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Iodine, Fluorine And Bromine

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iodine, fluorine and bromine increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iodine, fluorine and bromine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest iodine, fluorine and bromine supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, iodine, fluorine and bromine imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +27.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-10.0% per year) and Hungary (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest iodine, fluorine and bromine suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Hungary, Latvia, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +29.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average iodine, fluorine and bromine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 54% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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