Benelux: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Benelux

In 2023, the Benelux chlorides market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Chlorides Production in Benelux

In value terms, chlorides production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorides Exports

Exports in Benelux

Chlorides exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest chlorides supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Chlorides Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, the amount of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) imported in Benelux was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the key importer of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform