Romania: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian chloromethane and chloroethane market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Romania

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were exported from Romania; jumping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Romania, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports from Romania.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2018 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chloromethane and chloroethane export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2018 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chloromethane and chloroethane imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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