Eastern Asia: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian chloromethane and chloroethane market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest chloromethane and chloroethane supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%).

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) imported in Eastern Asia contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chloromethane and chloroethane imports in 2022 were China (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chloromethane and chloroethane importing markets in Eastern Asia were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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