Qatar: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2025

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by 271% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports from Qatar

For the fifth consecutive year, Qatar recorded growth in shipments abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, which increased by 222% to X tons in 2018. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals skyrocketed to $X in 2018. In general, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, purchases abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 369% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides to Qatar, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+17.8% per year) and China (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to Qatar, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.0% per year) and China (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.3% 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 430% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+33.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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