United Kingdom: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK chloromethane and chloroethane market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in the UK

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exported from the UK surged to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of chloromethane and chloroethane exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main chloromethane and chloroethane supplier to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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