Asia-Pacific: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific chloromethane and chloroethane market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, shipments abroad of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (X p.p.) and Malaysia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In China, chloromethane and chloroethane exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, chloromethane and chloroethane imports in Asia-Pacific expanded notably to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Singapore (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Myanmar (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest chloromethane and chloroethane importing markets in Asia-Pacific were India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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