Latin America and the Caribbean: Chloroform Market 2024

Chloroform Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American chloroform market reached $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, chloroform production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chloroform Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Chloroform exports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a significant contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Guatemala was the major exporter of chloroform (trichloromethane) in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Venezuela (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%).

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

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) remains the largest chloroform supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Guatemala amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Venezuela (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chloroform Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chloroform (trichloromethane) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) represented the largest importer of chloroform (trichloromethane), making up X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chloroform imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chloroform (trichloromethane) in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Mexico, chloroform imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chloroform import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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