Report Update Nov 1, 2024

Saudi Arabia - Chlorides (Excluding Ammonium Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Saudi Arabia: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Saudi chlorides market, when its value decreased by -65.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible setback. Chlorides consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by 158% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 190% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of chlorides exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chlorides exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 93% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +49.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorides export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -37.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Yemen (+57.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride), when their volume decreased by -76.5% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest chlorides supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorides imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-1.2% per year) and Egypt (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) to Saudi Arabia, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.1% per year) and Egypt (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of chlorides consumption in 2020 were China, France and the United States, with a combined 38% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in the world?

China remains the largest chlorides producing country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, chlorides production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of chlorides to Saudi Arabia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 4% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain appeared to be the largest markets for chlorides exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Oman, which accounted for a further 11%.

What is the average export price for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average chlorides export price amounted to $389 per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average chlorides import price amounted to $194 per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chlorides market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20133130 - Chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride)

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023