Germany: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German chloromethane and chloroethane market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Germany

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Sweden, Italy, the United States and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for chloromethane and chloroethane exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Italy, Sweden and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were imported into Germany; rising by X% on the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane and chloroethane to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chloromethane and chloroethane imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase 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, chloromethane and chloroethane import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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