United Arab Emirates: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The chlorine market in the United Arab Emirates rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, chlorine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of chlorine increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for chlorine exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorine exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Yemen (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Sierra Leone (X.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of chlorine were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chlorine imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chlorine suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Kuwait ($X), India ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 chlorine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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