Europe: Ethylene Dichloride Market 2025

Ethylene Dichloride Market Size in Europe

After three years of decline, the Europe ethylene dichloride market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Dichloride Production in Europe

In value terms, ethylene dichloride production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene Dichloride Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of X-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene dichloride exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of X-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of X-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride). At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the UK (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.), Norway (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden and the UK saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest ethylene dichloride supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable 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, ethylene dichloride export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the UK ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ethylene Dichloride Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of X-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) increased by less than X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent increase 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, ethylene dichloride imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Norway (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ethylene dichloride imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), Norway (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ethylene dichloride importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform