U.S.: Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. dichloromethane market was finally on the rise to reach $X after eight years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Dichloromethane consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dichloromethane Production in the U.S.

In value terms, dichloromethane production rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Dichloromethane production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fifth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in shipments abroad of dichloromethane (methylene chloride), which decreased by -23.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from the United States, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for dichloromethane (methylene chloride) exports from the United States, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-1.1% per year) and Singapore (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dichloromethane export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 India (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) imported into the United States soared to X tons, jumping by 23% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of dichloromethane imports to the United States, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +143.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dichloromethane suppliers to the United States were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +90.0%, 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 average dichloromethane import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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