Europe: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2025

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

The Europe hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Europe

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports in Europe

In 2022, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports in Europe contracted slightly to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached 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 rose to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +76.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, namely Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal, represented more than half of total export. France (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons). All these countries together took near 11% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Norway (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 21%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main importers of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, together achieving 62% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) - together made up 19% 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, Portugal (+11.3%), Poland (+8.5%), Germany (+8.5%), the Czech Republic (+6.6%) and Slovakia (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia 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. While the share of Germany (+3.6 p.p.), Poland (+2.7 p.p.) and Portugal (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-1.6 p.p.), Spain (-2.6 p.p.), Italy (-2.6 p.p.) and Belgium (-2.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 37% of total imports. The Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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