New Zealand: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand chlorine market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against 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 saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from New Zealand

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorine exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cook Islands (X tons) was the main destination for chlorine exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorine exports to Cook Islands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), fivefold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cook Islands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Cook Islands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cook Islands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Samoa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cook Islands ($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 Papua New Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded growth in purchases abroad of chlorine, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorine imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chlorine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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