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

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

The Pakistani hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Pakistan

Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Pakistan amounted to X tons in 2022, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 33,513% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28,910%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Pakistan, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +24.2%.

In value terms, the largest markets for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exported from Pakistan were Afghanistan ($X) and Qatar ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (-4.6%).

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites increased by 605% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed moderate growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+109.9% per year) and South Korea (-26.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to Pakistan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+92.7% per year) and South Korea (-24.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +39.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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