Poland: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Poland

The Polish chlorine market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Chlorine consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Production in Poland

In value terms, chlorine production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, chlorine exports from Poland contracted sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of chlorine exports from Poland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorine export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorine increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of chlorine imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chlorine suppliers to Poland were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chlorine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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