Ireland: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Ireland

The Irish market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals fell modestly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, approx. X kg of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals were exported from Ireland; falling by -33.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,420%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,093%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from Ireland, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), twofold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+4.9% per year) and Germany (-38.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals exports from Ireland, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +20.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+26.8% per year) and Germany (-24.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 136%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+41.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals imported into Ireland was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 13% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides to Ireland, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.9% per year) and Germany (-12.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to Ireland, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.0% per year) and Germany (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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