Germany: Ethylene Dichloride Market 2025

Ethylene Dichloride Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German ethylene dichloride market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild descent. Ethylene dichloride consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Dichloride Production in Germany

In value terms, ethylene dichloride production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene Dichloride Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, ethylene dichloride exports from Germany dropped rapidly to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene dichloride exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene dichloride exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ethylene dichloride exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average ethylene dichloride export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Dichloride Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of X-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene dichloride imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest ethylene dichloride supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene dichloride imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest ethylene dichloride suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene dichloride import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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