Overview of the Global Market for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Market Size for Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

After three years of decline, the global chloride oxides of metal market increased by 3.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.7% against 2017 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -31.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Exports

In 2021, global exports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals totaled X tons, surging by 8.3% on 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), the United States (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key exporters of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals, together generating 76% of total exports. Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest chloride oxides of metal supplier worldwide, comprising 40% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

In China, chloride oxides of metal exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+11.3% per year) and the United States (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chloride oxides of metal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chloride Oxides And Chloride Hydroxides Of Copper And Other Metals

Imports

In 2021, the amount of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of copper and other metals imported worldwide expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 9.7% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chloride oxides of metal imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented roughly 25% of total imports in 2021. Canada (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.7% share, followed by the UK (5.2%). Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chloride oxides of metal importing markets worldwide were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 38% of global imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Russia, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Belarus and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +23.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chloride oxides of metal import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 Netherlands (+9.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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