Poland: Hydrogen Chloride Market 2024

Hydrogen Chloride Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish hydrogen chloride market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Chloride Production in Poland

In value terms, hydrogen chloride production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 69%. Hydrogen chloride production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Hydrogen Chloride Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) from Poland skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 39% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 92%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydrogen chloride exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 82%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of hydrogen chloride exports from Poland, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for hydrogen chloride exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 85% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +15.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hydrogen chloride export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($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 Germany (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydrogen Chloride Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 123%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydrogen chloride imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 367%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hydrogen chloride to Poland, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, hydrogen chloride imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+52.5% per year) and Hungary (+150.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest hydrogen chloride suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +115.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hydrogen chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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