Germany: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market 2024

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German halogenated hydrocarbon derivative market decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Production in Germany

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +74.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Germany, together comprising 52% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +51.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Belgium, Egypt, the Czech Republic, Italy, the UK, Spain, China, Japan, India and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons were imported into Germany; waning by -28.4% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 -36.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of halogenated hydrocarbon derivative to Germany, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-1.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest halogenated hydrocarbon derivative suppliers to Germany, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 halogenated hydrocarbon derivative import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 72% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative import price increased by +79.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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