Benelux: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux chlorine market contracted to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorine Production in Benelux

In value terms, chlorine production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Benelux

Chlorine exports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chlorine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest chlorine supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, chlorine exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

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

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, overseas purchases of chlorine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) represented the main importer of chlorine, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chlorine imports into Belgium stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform