India: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in India

The Indian chloromethane and chloroethane market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at 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. Chloromethane and chloroethane consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in India

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from India

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of chloromethane and chloroethane exports from India, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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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