Germany: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Germany

The German chlorine market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Chlorine Production in Germany

In value terms, chlorine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of chlorine, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for chlorine exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorine exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), sixfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorine export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of chlorine imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chlorine suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chlorine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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