EU: Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU dichloromethane market increased by 1.4% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dichloromethane Production in the EU

In value terms, dichloromethane production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporter of dichloromethane (methylene chloride), mixing up 56% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together making up a 34% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - each accounted for a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 46% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) imported in the European Union totaled X tons, surging by 8.4% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest importer of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in the European Union, achieving 55% of total import. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.6% share, followed by France (6.9%), Poland (5.9%) and Germany (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 49% of total imports. France, Belgium, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +11.3%, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($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 (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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