Pakistan: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani ammonium chloride market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Production in Pakistan

In value terms, ammonium chloride production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Ammonium chloride production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of ammonium chloride exported from Pakistan contracted to X tons, which is down by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 983%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 675% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for ammonium chloride exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bangladesh totaled -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-39.0% per year) and Kenya (-38.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for ammonium chloride exports from Pakistan, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -23.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-20.9% per year) and Kenya (-28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ammonium chloride export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -35.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of ammonium chloride imported into Pakistan surged to X tons, jumping by 187% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ammonium chloride supplier to Pakistan, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, ammonium chloride imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+76.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium chloride to Pakistan, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.1% per year) and India (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ammonium chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -20.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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