Brazil: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian chlorides market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) were exported from Brazil; growing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for chlorides exports from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorides exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X tons), twofold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorides export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chlorides export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Chlorides Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorides imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chlorides import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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