Europe: Chloroform Market 2024

Chloroform Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe chloroform market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after eight years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Production in Europe

In value terms, chloroform production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloroform Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of chloroform (trichloromethane) exported in Europe declined rapidly to X tons, falling by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chloroform exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporter of chloroform (trichloromethane) in Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%).

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chloroform (trichloromethane). At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chloroform supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Germany, chloroform exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

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 period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 France ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chloroform Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of chloroform (trichloromethane) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Switzerland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloroform imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%) and Switzerland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Switzerland (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chloroform (trichloromethane) in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, chloroform imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible 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, chloroform import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform