Thailand: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Thailand

The Thai chloromethane and chloroethane market reduced to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Thailand

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Chloromethane and chloroethane production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Thailand skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X tons) was the main destination for chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Thailand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chloromethane and chloroethane exports to Cambodia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Myanmar (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X kg), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cambodia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Japan (X kg) were the main suppliers of chloromethane and chloroethane imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest chloromethane and chloroethane suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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