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

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

The Italian hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites exported from Italy reduced to X tons, falling by -8.9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Italy, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Malta, Greece, Croatia, Belgium, Romania and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +64.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Greece (+10.4%), 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 Italy

In 2022, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports into Italy soared to X tons, surging by 28% against 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier to Italy, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria totaled +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.7% per year) and Germany (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites suppliers to Italy were China ($X), Austria ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price increased by +89.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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