EU: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2025

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in the EU

After five years of growth, the EU chloromethane and chloroethane market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in the EU

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Germany, chloromethane and chloroethane exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%).

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) imported in the European Union was estimated at X tons, increasing by X% on 2021. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the major importers of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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