Price for Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene in India - 2023

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1. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India
4. Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes stood at $926 per ton in November 2023, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 13% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,447 per ton. From February 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In November 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Costa Rica ($1,198 per ton) and Japan ($1,087 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($826 per ton) and Malaysia ($865 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes stood at $1,255 per ton in 2022, declining by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,800 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,654 per ton), while the price for Spain ($554 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India

In 2022, exports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes from India soared to 54K tons, jumping by 17% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes surged to $69M in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene from India in 2022:

1. United States (24.0K tons)
2. Japan (13.4K tons)
3. Brazil (3.1K tons)
4. Indonesia (2.2K tons)
5. Nigeria (2.0K tons)
6. Mexico (1.3K tons)
7. Costa Rica (1.1K tons)
8. South Africa (1.0K tons)

Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in India

In 2022, purchases abroad of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes decreased by -24.3% to 4.4K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 2.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 9.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes contracted dramatically to $5.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 0.6%.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene to India in 2022:

1. Japan (3319.5 tons)
2. Germany (625.4 tons)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (158.4 tons)
4. Belgium (118.8 tons)
5. Spain (104.7 tons)
6. United States (2.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform