Overview of the Global Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the global hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market, when its value increased by 7.7% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -40.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the major exporters of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, together achieving 65% of total exports. India (X tons), France (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites. At the same time, Guatemala (+31.9%), the Netherlands (+23.1%), Germany (+10.9%), India (+9.1%), Canada (+6.5%), Belgium (+3.3%), the United States (+3.0%), Spain (+2.9%) and Portugal (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012-2022. Italy and Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Guatemala and India increased by +5.2, +3.4, +3.3, +2.2 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier worldwide, comprising 29% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.1% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-0.8% per year) and Germany (+9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+8.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites increased by 6.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the key importers of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromitesacross the globe, together generating 21% of total imports. Spain (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 4.9% share, followed by Canada (4.7%). Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites importing markets worldwide were France ($X), Brazil ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 18% share of global imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 8.1%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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