South Africa: Chloroform Market 2024

Chloroform Market Size in South Africa

The South African chloroform market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Production in South Africa

In value terms, chloroform production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, chloroform exports from South Africa contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for chloroform exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chloroform exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zimbabwe (X kg), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Congo ($X) and Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest markets for chloroform exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloroform export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chloroform export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chloroform Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloroform (trichloromethane) were imported into South Africa; waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chloroform imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Thailand lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chloroform suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), France ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloroform import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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