South-Eastern Asia: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian chlorine market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, chlorine production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the major exporter of chlorine in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest chlorine supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($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 other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, imports of chlorine in South-Eastern Asia expanded to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) was the largest importer of chlorine, generating X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%). Indonesia (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Malaysia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) and Cambodia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Brunei Darussalam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and the Philippines saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were the Philippines ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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