Asia-Pacific: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by India (X%), Australia (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Bangladesh (X%). Singapore (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were imported in Asia-Pacific; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) was the major importer of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, making up X% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by India (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Sri Lanka (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports into China stood at X%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Malaysia (X%), Sri Lanka (X%), Singapore (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India and the Philippines saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

In China, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform