EU: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in the EU

The EU chlorine market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chlorine Production in the EU

In value terms, chlorine production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, chlorine exports in the European Union rose markedly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the main exporters of chlorine in the European Union, together finishing at near X% of total exports. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Chlorine Imports

Imports in the EU

Chlorine imports contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of chlorine, namely Belgium, Germany and Hungary, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorine import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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