Germany: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

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

In 2022, the German hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market decreased by -2.3% to $X, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 4% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites were exported from Germany; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Germany, together comprising 47% 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 29% of total exports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Belgium and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +27.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Belgium (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -15.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports to Germany, together comprising 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to Germany, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+15.4% per year) and Italy (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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