U.S.: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. chlorine market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Chlorine consumption peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chlorine Production in the U.S.

In value terms, chlorine production contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of chlorine decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorine exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for chlorine exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorine exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fourfold. Bahamas (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Bahamas (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorine export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Costa Rica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, chlorine imports into the United States skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. In general, imports posted resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorine imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorine import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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