Czech Republic: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2023, the Czech chlorides market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient increase. Chlorides consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorides Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, chlorides production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Chlorides production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, shipments abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chlorides exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorides export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. Based on 2023 figures, chlorides export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth 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. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorides imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest chlorides suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform