Italy: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market 2024

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian halogenated hydrocarbon derivative market increased by 37% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a noticeable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Production in Italy

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons increased by 3.5% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Italy, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Poland, Turkey, South Korea, India, Spain, the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Qatar and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exported from Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports. South Korea, Poland, the Netherlands, Turkey, Romania, India, Spain, Qatar and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +44.2%, saw 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 halogenated hydrocarbon derivative export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 France (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons increased by 3.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +72.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports to Italy, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest halogenated hydrocarbon derivative suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.6%, 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

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +52.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 UK (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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