SADC: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in SADC

The SADC market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines rose markedly to $X in 2021, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in SADC

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were exported in SADC; falling by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.1%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports, with a CAGR of -2.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -2.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +0.9% per year.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in SADC expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 6.3%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) represented roughly 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Malawi (X tons), committing a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine importing markets in SADC were Mozambique ($X), Angola ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +12.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 10%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform