Europe: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Europe

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, when their volume increased by 3% to X tons. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany prevails in non-metals structure, recording X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), creating a 5.4% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+23.9%), Belgium (+12.6%) and Russia (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +23.9% from 2012-2021. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier in Europe, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +2.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+7.0% per year) and France (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports in Europe

Imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals fell modestly to X tons in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals shrank modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 42% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Spain (10%), France (9.9%), Germany (8%) and Italy (5.7%). The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the UK increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Spain (+21.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +21.4% from 2012-2021. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-3.1%), Germany (-5.9%), Italy (-6.8%) and the Netherlands (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (+12 p.p.) and Spain (+8.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -3.5%, -3.9% and -7.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +21.6%, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the UK ($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 (+20.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform