EU: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in the EU

The EU market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals expanded to $X in 2021, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in the EU

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by 3.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 144%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany dominates non-metals structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up 5.4% of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+23.9%) and Belgium (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +23.9% from 2012-2021. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -2.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier in the European Union, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.1% share.

In Germany, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals expanded at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.0% per year) and France (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals imported in the European Union amounted to X tons, picking up by 4.4% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 9.3% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the main importers of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, together making up 89% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +21.6%, recorded 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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