Price for Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethane in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan
4. Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes stood at $1,983 per ton in November 2023, falling by -7.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 an increase of 7.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,605 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($2,374 per ton), while the price for China totaled $1,920 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes amounted to $1,975 per ton, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 368% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $10,320 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($2,219 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea totaled $1,724 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan

In 2022, imports of halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes into Japan expanded markedly to 30K tons, growing by 9.1% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes rose notably to $76M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane to Japan in 2022:

1. China (26.2K tons)
2. South Korea (2.5K tons)
3. Netherlands (0.9K tons)

Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane in Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes decreased by -63.2% to 36 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 173%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 98 tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethanes dropped dramatically to $72K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $184K, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Derivatives of Acyclic Hydrocarbons Containing Two or More Different Halogens; Chlorodifluoromethane from Japan in 2022:

1. Malaysia (18.4 tons)
2. South Korea (17.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform