Eastern Europe: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European chlorine market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chlorine production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, chlorine exports in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons) represented the key exporter of chlorine, constituting X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Moldova (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chlorine. At the same time, Moldova (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (X p.p.), Moldova (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Poland ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of chlorine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Moldova (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chlorine imports into Hungary stood at X%. At the same time, Moldova (X%), Romania (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova, Hungary, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Romania increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in Eastern Europe were Hungary ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Moldova, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Moldova ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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