EU: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in the EU

The EU hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +86.6% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in the EU

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +102.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites were exported in the European Union; which is down by -3.6% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +80.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented roughly 69% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together took near 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.3%, recorded 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

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price increased by +62.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +71.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major importers of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, together creating 66% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports into France stood at +1.1%. At the same time, Ireland (+12.3%), Portugal (+11.3%), Poland (+8.5%), Germany (+8.5%), Hungary (+7.5%), the Czech Republic (+6.6%) and Slovakia (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-1.1%), Belgium (-1.8%) and Sweden (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Poland and Portugal increased by +4.2, +3.1 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 46% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +15.3%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price increased by +56.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 17%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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 Netherlands (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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