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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swedish market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, when its value decreased by -4.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Sweden

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were exported from Sweden; growing by 126% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 77%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from Sweden, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+7.3% per year) and Denmark (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports from Sweden, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway totaled -10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-2.6% per year) and Denmark (-18.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines amounted to $X per ton, waning by -37.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 574% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Denmark (-4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into Sweden

For the fourth year in a row, Sweden recorded decline in overseas purchases of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, which decreased by -4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 343%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports to Sweden, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines to Sweden, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +24.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-4.9% per year) and Germany (-17.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 418% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+48.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform