Europe: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Europe

The Europe chlorine market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Production in Europe

In value terms, chlorine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Europe

Chlorine exports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the major exporters of chlorine in Europe, together resulting at near X% of total exports. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of chlorine were imported in Europe; reducing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorine imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chlorine imports in 2022 were Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Moldova (X%). Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Italy, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Bulgaria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable 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, chlorine import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform